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Sewickley’s Studio B teams up with Santom Upholstery in Ross to make masks for those working through pandemic
For Betsy Wentz, it was watching Safran’s Supermarket employees assist shoppers. For Jason Le Viere, it was interacting with restaurant workers while picking up or having food delivered. They are the people who may not be on the front lines but are risking their health every shift they work during...
Historic Franklin Park church prepares to mark 200 years
Fairmount Church, located at the junction of Sewickley Hills and Bell Acres in Franklin Park, will hold several commemorative events in 2022, culminating in a celebration in September. In September 1822 — when James Monroe was president of the 24 United States and future president Abe Lincoln was a 13-year-old...
Sewickley’s Masonic Village accepting cards, supplies for residents
Through its Sending Smiles program, Masonic Village at Sewickley is asking children, neighbors and anyone interested in showing they care to send cards, drawings and letters that can be shared with residents in the nursing and personal care areas, especially those who have few family connections. In addition, with some...
Damage reported throughout Sewickley from Tuesday night storms
Multiple Sewickley streets remained closed Wednesday morning and many were without power as a result of strong storms overnight. Cochran Hose Company firefighters worked through the night to clear debris from roadways, said Chief Shayne Quinn. “There’s a lot of damage from last night,” he said Wednesday morning. “Cleaning is...
St. Brendan’s livestreaming services
While public worship is suspended, St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road, Franklin Park, is livestreaming Sunday services at 10 a.m., including Easter Sunday. The services will be streamed live on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Holy Week services will be streamed according to the following schedule: •...
Sewickley fire started in kitchen, chief says
No one was injured when a fire broke out Monday night in a Sewickley home. Cochran Hose Company Chief Shayne Quinn said the fire originated in the kitchen of an apartment at 220 Graham St., located near Quaker Valley Middle School, around 8:20 p.m. Quinn said it appeared as though...
Tull Family Theater offers online arts, animals
As part of their Virtual Screening Room, the Tull Family Theater presents all of Leonardo daVinci’s paintings in “Leonardo: The Works” for one week only, starting Tuesday. The documentary examines da Vinci’s life, inventiveness, sculptural skills and ability to navigate the politics of the day, all through the prism of...
Sewickley-area organizations: closures and cancellations
The following Sewickley-area organizations have announced changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak: Allegheny Land Trust At this time, all ALT conservation areas are open to the public for passive outdoor recreation from dawn to dusk. Group outings are discouraged and visitors are advised to follow recommended guidelines associated with...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of April 5
Aleppo Steven Celletti sold property at McCoy Place Road to Joseph and Sally Ann Cortese for $28,000. Bell Acres Colleen Murray sold property at 869 Camp Meeting Road to David Pisarcik and Kora Darragh for $135,000. Ralph Aguilera sold property at 2081 Campmeeting Road to Jeffrey Baker Jr. and Judith...
Heritage Valley Sewickley, Beaver, Kennedy limit lab hours
To help combat the spread of covid-19, Heritage Valley Health System will make operational changes to lab and diagnostic services. Effective Monday, outpatient testing hours at Heritage Valley’s three hospitals — Heritage Valley Sewickley, Beaver and Kennedy — will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and...
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Hello, Sewickley, Relevant, accurate information is more important than ever. As we settle into a new normal, we at the Sewickley Herald would like to once again invite you to become a Community Contributor on our site. As a Contributor, you can post comments, photos and videos of day-to-day life,...
Animal Friends offers telemedicine for fur babies
Ohio Township’s Animal Friends now offers telemedicine appointments for pet owners who have questions about their pet’s health. “We want struggling pet owners to know they have a place to turn – especially now,” said Dr. Amanda Zetwo, Animal Friends’ Medical Director of Clinic and Community Services, in a news...
Sewickley Community Center food pantry serving more families during outbreak
The second and fourth Wednesday of each month, a team of volunteers works in the Sewickley Community Center food pantry, distributing to about six or seven Quaker Valley-area families staples like cereal, diapers and toothpaste. Since the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent closure of businesses have caused lost wages, the number...
Sewickley cancels tax collection hours
Sewickley officials announced Tuesday that due to the current stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Tom Wolf, collection hours at the borough building for 2020 borough real estate taxes have been canceled. Payments can be mailed to Jordan Tax Service Inc., 102 Rahway Road, McMurray, PA 15317 or made online at...
Quaker Valley students participate in first day of remote learning
Quaker Valley students completed school lessons from their beds, desks and kitchen tables Tuesday as the district officially moved to remote learning. The district, like all others in the state, has been closed since March 16 due to the covid-19 outbreak. At that time, Gov. Tom Wolf announced schools would...
Beth Samuel and Christ Church get creative with services
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact beth samuel office@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. The center will host live audio podcasts at the following times: • 6 p.m. April 3 - Family-friendly Shabbat service • 10 a.m. April 4 -...
Sewickley library remains closed, offers online resources
Sewickley Public Library announced Sunday that the facility will remain closed until at least April 6. In addition, due dates for borrowed materials have been extended and fines will not be imposed during this time. Library card holders can access free online materials, including ebooks. Visit www.sewickleypubliclibrary.org for information. For...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of March 23
Aleppo Estate of Alfred Lloyd Grimm sold property at 1255 Merriman Road to Christopher Grimm and Teresa Enzerra for $69,500. Bell Acres Roy Lilly Jr. sold property at 182 Camp Meeting Road Ext. to Michael and Jodi Dowling for $425,000. Edgeworth John Pugh sold property at 446 Beaver Road to...
Heritage Valley opens coronavirus test site in Moon
Heritage Valley Health System is opening a covid-19 drive through test collection site at the Heritage Valley Moon Township Medical Neighborhood, 935 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township. Beginning March 31, the testing location will operate from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is Heritage Valley’s second...
Sewickley’s popular Memorial Day parade canceled
This year’s Sewickley Memorial Day parade would have marked 129 years, making it one of the oldest in the commonwealth. But the group responsible for the event has decided to forgo the tradition this year. “As a country and community, we’re doing what we can do,” said Brian Jeffe, who,...
Animal Friends announces layoffs, pay cuts
Animal Friends is one of the latest organizations to announce temporary layoffs, reduction of hours and pay cuts for their employees due to the covid-19 crisis. “This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. And as heartbreaking as it is, we simply have to make these temporary, deep cuts in...
Sweetwater furloughs staff during closure
Sweetwater Center for the Arts has announced that their administrative staff has been been placed on leave. Signed by Barbara Pontello, board of directors chairwoman, and Thomas Walters, executive director, the announcement indicated that the art center will follow local school districts and direction from the state Department of Health...
Sewickley’s Tull theater offering online screenings
The Tull Family Theater is thinking outside the box (office) and continues to provide cultural experiences despite social distancing. By going to the nonprofit’s website, www.thetullfamilytheater.org, cinefiles have access to new theatrical releases online. “The virtual programming is an effort to stay engaged with our audience and continue adding value...
Sewickley parking enforcement temporarily suspended
The Sewickley Borough Parking Authority has suspended all parking meter enforcement until March 30 in order to reduce interactions with the public. The parking authority meets at 6 p.m. March 31. Due to the stay-at-home order, the authority suggests residents send comments to parking@sewickleyborough.org. To listen in, call 605-313-5111, pin...
Heritage Valley offers coronavirus testing
Heritage Valley Health System held a day of covid-19 testing Monday at the Heritage Valley Center Township Medical Neighborhood. Seventy-one patients with physician orders were tested as the health system trialed the process. Community testing will continue at the Center Township location from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays...
