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Public meeting on Sewickley Bridge to be held Thursday

PennDOT District 11 will conduct a meeting regarding the Sewickley Bridge construction project from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sewickley Public Library’s community room. Representatives will discuss the bridge project’s scope, traffic plan and schedule, and residents can ask questions. To read more about the project, click here....
Around town: Sewickley library hosts ice cream social

Hello, Sewickley, Stop by the Sewickley Public Library tonight for a cool treat. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in the children’s department. Make a sundae and stay for stories and songs. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With SewickleyHerald.com, we...
Longtime Animal Friends CEO terminated

Animal Friends longtime President and CEO David Swisher has been terminated. According to Animal Friends board Chairwoman Gina Carlos, Swisher has been replaced by Kathleen Beaver, former chief strategy officer. “Upon being made aware of allegations against President and CEO David Swisher involving violations of the organization’s employment policies, Animal...
Quaker Valley ready for new full-day kindergarten

Kindergartners in the Quaker Valley School District will have a full day of learning in 2019-20, with added time focused on art, music and physical education. Students will even get an added afternoon snack and down time to help them recharge their batteries as they adjust to a full day...
This weekend in Sewickley: Jaguars, speedbikes and more

Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Aug. 10 • The Sewickley Farmers Market returns to the St. James parking lot, 200 Walnut St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh will hold their Annual Display of Exceptional Cars from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along...
Former Sewickley Herald editor was dedicated to community, craft

Dona Dreeland had a quick wit, a passion for words and an appreciation for any writer who knew how to turn a phrase. “She focused more on quality writing than anything,” said Adam Brandolph, a former Tribune-Review reporter who got his start at the Sewickley Herald. “It wasn’t always just...
Beth Samuel hosts rummage sale

Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 8 a.m. Aug. 11 – Rummage sale • 5 p.m. Aug. 12 – BSJC serving The Ladle • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish...
Temporary closure of Sewickley Bridge to occur during repairs

Sewickley Bridge construction, slated to begin in 2020, will result in significant traffic changes. According to PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan, preservation work is anticipated to begin in late April or early May. “We do not currently have a finalized construction schedule, but the project will only be a single season,”...
Police investigating after body found in Ohio River

Allegheny County police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the Ohio River in the area of Neville Island late Wednesday. A boater who was fishing in the area reported the body shortly after 11 p.m. The body was recovered and taken to the Allegheny County Medical...
Remember When: 2000

In the news this week 19 years ago: • Sewickley and Ambridge played host to 90 members of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions for a walking tour of both boroughs this week. The visit was part of the Pittsburgh Forum 2000 conference cosponsored by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum...
Sewickley’s Zamagias condos move forward after lawsuit

Despite opposition and a lawsuit, plans for a development in the Village are moving forward. On Aug. 5, Zamagias Properties announced the groundbreaking for the first of two luxury condominiums at 400-420 Centennial Ave. Zamagias, a Pittsburgh-based real estate developer, proposed the project more than three years ago. Sewickley Mayor...
Sewickley Bridge topic of PennDOT meeting

A public meeting for the Sewickley Bridge Preservation project will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Community Room of the Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St. PennDOT will conduct the meeting, with representatives presenting the proposed project scope, traffic control plans and schedule. PennDOT will...
Around town: Ballet at Sewickley’s Tull theater

Hello, Sewickley, West Point Ballet students will perform at the Tull Family Theater starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The facility, located in Coraopolis, was founded by Cuban-born Cynthia Castillo and Damien Martinez, who danced with the National Ballet of Cuba, then in Florida, South Carolina and with the Pittsburgh Ballet...
Aleppo ‘ahead of the curve’ on streaming meetings

Matthew Doebler has a favorite quote, coined by renowned law professor Lawrence Lessig: “Information wants to be free.” As an Aleppo Township commissioner, Doebler pioneered an effort to enhance government accountability by live-streaming commissioners meetings and making the video accessible to residents. He said any government official who can use...
Historical film shows Sewickley in the 1930s and ’40s

John Poister has devoted much of his time to film restoration since his surprise discovery of films documenting Sewickley’s 1940 centennial celebration. The find late last year demanded his attention, prompting him to resign as executive director of the Sewickley Valley Historical Society (SVHS). He has remained close to the...
Watson Institute appoints new trustee

John Schmitt, CPA, was recently appointed to the board of trustees of the Watson Institute. The Watson Institute provides special education and supportive services for children with special needs, reaching more than 1,300 children each year from twelve counties and more than 70 school districts in Pennsylvania. Prior to accepting...

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