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Fundraisers benefit Animal Friends
As Animal Friends works toward restoring all services, several events to benefit the Ohio Township nonprofit are planned. From Friday through Sunday, every Pittsburgh-area Primanti Bros. location is participating in an online fundraiser for Animal Friends according to an email from the nonprofit. Enter the promo code ANIMALFRIENDS in the...
Trib’s new eCommerce program helps generate sales while supporting local nonprofits
Trib Total Media has launched a new eCommerce marketplace for businesses and nonprofits looking to increase sales while also supporting the community. The Trib introduced the EverybodyShops.com platform this week in connection with its growing list of Neighborhood News Network sites, which provide hyper-local news to 31 Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods, according...
Tull virtual film, Q&A focuses on diversity in science field
The Tull Family Theater’s Science on Screen film and speaker series finale will be available online and include a Q&A. According to a theater news release, “Picture a Scientist,” a documentary accepted for this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, follows scientific and social researchers who are creating a new chapter of...
Sewickley parking to include new rates, fines and time limits
There have been many changes to the Sewickley Parking Authority this year, the latest among them impacting rates, time limits and fines. But it’s not all bad news for Sewickley parkers. The three-hour time limit in Zone 1 has been lifted, and enforcement hours have been reduced to 9 a.m....
Concerts at Moon drive-in to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
With many summer activities canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic, people might have to travel to the moon to experience live music. Promoters Drusky Entertainment and Rich Engler made that possible by presenting benefit shows for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Moon Township. The Clarks are set to...
Sewickley Parking Authority considers action on enforcement
The Sewickley Parking Authority has announced a special meeting to be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday that will include possible action on enforcement rates, times and fines. The authority suspended enforcement in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Zone 1 enforcement is scheduled to restart June 15, while Zone 2...
Aleppo road to close through October
Glenfield Road between Ferry Road and the I-79 southbound exit ramp in Aleppo Township will close starting at 7 a.m. Friday. The closure, which is expected to end in October 2020, is required for construction of a new retaining wall, drainage repairs, excavation, guardrail installation, paving and pavement markings, according...
Tapas Talks donates to Sewickley Valley YMCA summer camp
A new Sewickley speaker series recently made a donation to the Sewickley Valley YMCA Summer Camp programs. Tapas Talks, a nonprofit, fulfilled one of it’s missions with the $600 donation by giving back to the community. The first two events — in October and January — drew 135 attendees and...
Drilling in Haysville, Glen Osborne to cause temporary lane restrictions
Drilling operations on Route 65 in Glenfied, Haysville and Glen Osborne boroughs will cause temporary traffic changes. The work is scheduled to occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from PennDOT. Drilling will occur between I-79 and McKown Lane. Single-lane restrictions will occur on...
Franklin Park, Economy bridge replacement project to begin
A bridge replacement project along Big Sewickley Creek Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, PennDOT officials said. Motorists who travel the stretch through Franklin Park and Economy should allow extra time. Work begins at 7 a.m. on the $2.38 million project and will limit the road to single-lane alternating traffic....
Sewickley council to meet Tuesday
The Sewickley Borough council agenda meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday will be held via Zoom. Those who want to address council are asked to state their name and address and keep their comments to under five minutes. To call in, dial 253-215-8782. To join the meeting, go to...
Sewickley library curbside pickup available
Curbside pickup is underway at Sewickley Public Library, with card holders able to request items and pick them up when they’re ready. To make a request, visit www.sewickleylibrary.org/curbside-pickup or call 412-741-6920. Select a date and time for pickup. Items must be requested at least two hours in advance and time...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of June 7
Sewickley Estate of Arlene Dorothy Rucker sold property at 210 Frederick Ave. to Promise 33 LLC for $285,000. Henry Scales sold property at 4 Gray Ln to Kimberly Moslen for $83,000. Sewickley Heights Estate of Drue Heinz sold property at 61-63 Goodwood Ln to Robert Gomes trustee for $890,000. Real...
Sewickley Tavern officially open after covid-19 closure
Chris DeRose summed up his thoughts on the Sewickley Tavern opening for customers on Friday. “Finally.” As in finally, Allegheny County was moved into the green phase of the state’s economic reopening plan, which allows inside dining at restaurants. “It’s been a roller coaster of emotion, from preparing and being...
Sewickley’s Woodland Swim Club perseveres for 100 years, to open Friday
For 100 years, Sewickley-area families have gathered at Woodland Swim Club for swimming, sports and socialization. “It’s really as Mayberry as you can get,” said Rebecca Earlewine, Woodland board president. “It’s really laid back. Families tend to belong quite a long time. … The kids can walk or ride bikes...
Sewickley’s Tull theater working to reopen
The Tull Family Theater has announced that plans are underway to reopen. According to an email blast, new safety protocols will be in place when the nonprofit’s doors are open. Movie lovers, in the mean time, can visit www.thetullfamilytheater.com to watch films in the Virtual Screening Rooms. Selections include “A...
Quaker Valley virtual commencement available online
Quaker Valley will hold a virtual graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. today, Thursday. It will be available for viewing on the district’s YouTube channel. Seniors were encouraged to wear graduation caps and gowns. The names of every senior will be announced and Superintendent Dr. Tammy Andreyko will pronounce them graduates....
Beth Samuel in Ambridge continues virtual programs
Beth Samuel Jewish Center, 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, will continue to hold all programs through Zoom until further notice. • 7 p.m. June 11 – Sisterhood Book Club “Gateway to the Moon” by Mary Morris. • 8:45 a.m. June 20 – Torah Yoga Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for...
Bridgeville businessman Devlin Robinson leads Sewickley councilman in state Senate race
Bridgeville businessman and military veteran Devlin Robinson held a commanding lead late Tuesday in a Republican primary race for state Senate, according to unofficial tallies. As of 6 a.m., Robinson had collected 58.1% of the votes counted in the 37th State Senate District race, compared to 41.9% for his opponent,...
Sewickley-area real estate for the week of May 31
Edgeworth Sherman White sold property at 427 Oliver Road to Sandra Wraith for $322,000. Leet Gregory Brown sold property at 107 Buhlmont Drive to Chad Pryor for $491,000. Leetsdale Lynn Barnes sold property at 109 Broad St. to Persuit Properties LLC for $20,000. Sewickley Estate of Noble Crawford sold property...
Dan Cortese, Sewickley native and ‘Seinfeld’s Mimbo,’ pens new book
Dan Cortese likes to tell people that his success wasn’t overnight, it was more like 72 hours. That’s how long it took the Sewickley native to go from fetching for TV hosts to becoming one. “MTV Sports” gave Cortese a platform to engage in extreme sports — think running with...
Quigley Catholic High School to close, citing declining enrollment
Declining enrollment and insufficient funds will cause Quigley Catholic High School, part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, to close at the end of the school year. Bishop David Zubik accepted a recommendation by the Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh board of directors to close the Baden school,...
Photos: Sewickley Academy celebrates Class of 2020 with community parade
Sewickley Academy celebrated its Class of 2020 on Thursday with a parade through Sewickley. Students lined up along Academy Avenue before being led through the Edgeworth campus by Head of School Kolia O’Connor, who was driving the school’s fire truck. Sewickley Academy faculty and staff members cheered, waved and held...
Sewickley Academy community parade honors seniors
Sewickley Academy will celebrate graduates Thursday with a parade. Seniors will be driven in decorated vehicles through the route, according to a school news release. Following social distancing guidelines, Sewickley Academy faculty and staff will line the sidewalks on campus and community members who choose will gather on Beaver Street...
Sewickley Zone 1 parking meter enforcement suspended until mid-June
Sewickley Parking Authority has announced meter enforcement in Zone 1 will resume June 15. Zone 2 will remain free. Zone 1 enforcement hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A 3-hour time limit will be imposed. The parking authority suspended all meter enforcement in March to...
