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Feldman family forms foundation of Eden Christian baseball program
Baseball is a way of life in the Feldman household. It all starts with dad, Eden Christian Academy’s Mark Feldman, who was lauded as the Trib HSSN Coach of the Year for the Class A baseball season. Eden ended up 19-6 overall in 2025 after sharing a section championship, advancing...
How will Quaker Valley grad Adou Thiero fit in with Lakers?
It’s official. Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero is an accredited member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thiero, 21, was chosen June 26 by the Lakers with the 36th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. He recently signed a three-year rookie contract as L.A.’s only selection in this year’s draft. He...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 13, 2025
Aleppo 79 North Prtfolio Owner LLC sold property at 209 Overlook Drive to 3 Rivers Real Estate LLC for $1,550,000. Bernadette Petrillo sold property at 106 Woodcrest Drive to Sarah Beining for $260,000. Bell Acres John Hess trustee sold property at 135 Woodcock Road to Tim Perks and Elizabeth Manwaring...
Shabbat services, summer camp and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Stretch Zone opens in Sewickley
Stretch Zone Sewickley, an assisted stretching brand, is now open. There, certified professional stretch practitioners help clients one-on-one to improve range of motion and mobility through a series of proprietary stretch protocols, relieving stiffness and soreness, as well as improving mobility. “It is different than massage because you are out...
Quaker Valley officials say stadium turf/track replacement could be done by early August
It’s literally a rebuilding year for Quaker Valley High School athletics as a turf and track replacement project nears its halfway point. Keystone Sports Construction crews have been working to gut the playing surface at Chuck Knox Stadium since June 4. Charlie Gauthier, district director of facilities and administrative services,...
Quaker Valley grad named new Allegheny County Bar Association president
Amy (Barrick) Coco never forgot a saying learned from her late Advanced Placement English teacher Shirley Stevens at Quaker Valley High School. “She taught me, ‘specific is terrific,’” said Coco, 57, a 1985 graduate. She recalled several teachers and looked back fondly on her early education during her first day...
Quaker Valley stands out among Class 3A schools to repeat as Trib Cup champs
Quaker Valley started the school year strong in the fall of 2024 and ended it with a double golden bang in the spring of 2025 to not only repeat as Class 3A Trib Cup champions, but crush the competition in winning its fifth title in the last six years. The...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, history center event and more in Sewickley area
History Center event Sewickley Heights History Center is hosting Pittsburgh Parlor Song of the Gilded Age, a lecture and recital, on July 19 at 6 p.m. Brady Collins will discuss Pittsburgh’s music publishing scene during the late 19th and early 20th century and perform selections including “Pittsburgh (You’re a Grand...
Rite Aid in Sewickley among the locations closing
Many Rite Aid locations across Western Pennsylvania are closing and the Sewickley store is no exception. The last day to buy things at 517 Beaver St. is July 20. Everything must go, according to a sign in the window — including the shelves and fixtures that are up for sale....
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 8, 2025
Hannah Stein is studying Arabic this summer in Morocco on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. She is one of 440 students selected from thousands of high school applicants across the United States to receive a NSLI‑Y scholarship. While in Morocco, Stein will live with a host family,...
For the better: Belle Acres woman opens her home and heart to the community
The theme of this year’s Glen Oaks Girl Scout Day Camp was “Building a Better Tomorrow,” words that embody the spirit of the camp’s director, Bell Acres resident Barbara Cooley Thaw, who constantly looks to the future to make things better. “Most people will dedicate themselves for a program one...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 6, 2025
Aleppo Norman Meanor sold property at 1474 Grandview Way to Richard and Lisa Diemert trustee for $19,000. Estate of Arthur Daniel Capuzzi Jr. sold property at 352 Weber Road to Jeffrey Cahill for $330,000. Bell Acres Estate of Katherine Azadian sold property at 1966 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Philip...
Sewickley Tavern still on the market
Sewickley Tavern remains for sale more than six months after it went on the market. Howard Hanna Real Estate agent Michael Levenson said the property at 409 Beaver St. was put on the market between mid-November and early December. The listed price for the “turn-key restaurant” is $2.3 million, according...
Sunday services, summer camps and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Quaker Valley’s Hunter Kronk recognized for efforts on, off the field, ice
Hunter Kronk has been a dual-sport student-athlete at Quaker Valley throughout his high school career. The 17-year-old Kronk, who plays hockey and lacrosse, earned “gold star” plaudits at QV this year. He was presented with his school’s Honor Award and Zero Hunger Hero Award. “I honestly didn’t know there was...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, library events and more in Sewickley area
Meetings set • Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 8 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St. • Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the borough building, 349 Magee Road. • Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. July 10 at the borough...
Quaker Valley track teams finished season with once-in-a-lifetime showing
There wasn’t a more impressive Western Pennsylvania track and field program in the spring season than the Quaker Valley Quakers. QV’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the PIAA Class 2A championships, as both the girls and boys tracksters captured state titles — the first time in...
Championship hockey team, 4 top athletes headline Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’25
The results are in. The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 consists of one team — the 2012 hockey squad — and four individual athletes — Colin South (hockey), L.J. Westwood (track and field, cross country), Derek Molitor (football, track and field) and Dorian Goosby Dean (athlete)....
Going to Lakers in NBA Draft makes dream come true for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero
A lifelong dream has become reality for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero. It’s taken a lot of hard work, preparation and dedication to his craft. Thiero, who led the Quakers to a WPIAL title in 2021-22 by averaging 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per...
Construction continues at future retail space, condominiums and engineering HQ in Sewickley
Construction continues at the future Orbital Engineering headquarters in Sewickley. Crews have been working for months to create a multi-use facility at the former R.D. Cole Funeral Home on Beaver Street. The funeral home was demolished earlier this year. It had ceased services in September and reopened late that month...
Sewickley welcomes borough’s 1st therapy dog
The Sewickley Police Department recently welcomed a new furry friend to the force. Harley, an 18-month-old English black Labrador, has become the borough’s first certified therapy dog. Owned by police Chief Dave Mazza, the canine citizen, as she is called by trainers at Franklin Park-based Misty Pines, received her certification...
Leetsdale Fourth of July celebration a destination for many in nearby communities
Leetsdale resident Tom Belcastro recalled marching in the borough’s Fourth of July parade about 70 years ago as an Ohio Valley Little League player. He and his teammates would be in uniform, making their way down the main streets to the delight of their family and friends who were also...
Precious Pets Grooming Salon pampers Sewickley’s animals
As a barber, Janice Kushma did her first haircuts on people. Her clients these days are furry and four-legged. She transformed her scissoring skills to pets, where animals are treated like royalty — Kushma owns Precious Pets Grooming Salon in Sewickley. “I have always loved animals,” she said. “They are...
Eden Christian Academy grad Luke Vittone sets career marks at Grove City
Eden Christian Academy graduate Luke Vittone enjoyed a record-setting baseball career at Grove City College. Times four. Vittone, 22, wrapped up his playing days with the NCAA Division III Wolverines in 2025 as the career leader in four offensive categories, finishing first in runs scored (156), hits (205), total bases...
