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I-79 crash caused morning delays in Sewickley area
A multi-vehicle crash on I-79 south Tuesday morning caused traffic delays on the Neville Island Bridge. The crash occurred just north of Exit 65, according to 511pa.com. The Neville Island Bridge was down to a single lane but has since reopened, PennDOT spokeswoman Yasmeen Manyisha said. Motorists were advised to...
Quaker Valley, South Park boys tennis teams to meet in WPIAL Class AA semifinals
The Quaker Valley boys tennis team will face South Park on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon in the semifinals of the WPIAL Class AA tournament. The Quakers, the Section 2-AA champions, defeated Knoch 5-0 in the first round and Mt. Pleasant 5-0 in the quarterfinals. The other semifinal...
Quaker Valley board candidates name new high school as big issue
Sewickley Borough residents will have a choice May 21 of who they want to see represent them on the Quaker Valley School Board. Three candidates are vying for a party nomination to fill two open four-year seats in the district’s Region II, which encompasses Sewickley. Elections for Region I and...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Tuesday, May 7
Hello, Sewickley, Do you love the Sewickley Public Library? Wanna share why? The Allegheny County Library Association’s newest campaign, “Faces of the Library” allows library users to share why libraries are important to them and the community. To participate, visit — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With...
Sewickley’s St. James runs for education
A Race for Education fundraiser was held at St. James School in Sewickley Friday. The annual event helps fund programming at the school....
Mosaic artist shared passion with husband
Debbie Maier Jacknin was always artistic. As a child, she enjoyed drawing and painting, and as an adult, she learned to knit and crochet. But it wasn’t until her husband took a class and introduced her to the world of glass mosaics that she found her niche. “The next thing...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, May 6
Hello, Sewickley, The Sewickley Civic Garden Council will host its 54th annual Sewickley May Mart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on Broad Street. Annual and perennial flowers, herbs, vegetable plants and garden-related items will be sold from various vendors, including local garden clubs, community organizations and nurseries. Children’s...
Sewickley Academy student selected for summer theater program
Sewickley Academy eighth-grader Avani Venkat has been accepted into one of the most prestigious summer arts programs in the country. Avani, 14, of McCandless, will attend the Interlochen Arts Camp for Intermediate Musical Theatre in Michigan from June 22 to July 13. “Multiple people recommended Interlochen,” said Venkat. “I hope...
Alba Tull, Ryan Shazier debut fitness facility in Sewickley
Innovative fitness studio Ramp ‘N’ Rize opened its doors in Sewickley on May 4 as owners rolled out the black carpet for a private gathering to showcase the new facility. The studio, developed by Alba Tull, boasts state-of-the-art equipment, instructors who have trained under master trainer Joy Johnson, group workouts...
Robotics team captures top honor at FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship
A team of nine local high school students, including some from North Allegheny and Sewickley Academy, captured the Inspire Award at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship on April 27 in Detroit, Michigan. The Inspire Award is the equivalent of the Oscar for high school robotics, said Marcel Bergerman,...
Sewickley Heights’ McLean integral to VA polo team
Sewickley Heights resident Jack McLean played a big role in his first season on the Virginia men’s polo team. As a freshman captain, McLean, 18, led the Cavaliers to second place in the U.S. Polo Association intercollegiate national championship tournament April 2-6 at Virginia. Texas A&M, the defending champion, handed...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Saturday, May 4
Hello, Sewickley, Christopher’s Kitchen Familia Fiesta will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. James Church. The first Familia Fiesta, benefiting the organization, will feature Mexican fiesta food, margaritas, music, auctions, raffles, drawings and prizes. The cost for a family of 4 is $40 plus $5 for...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Friday, May 3
Hello, Sewickley, Explore Sewickley is asking residents to take the 2019 Sewickley Community Event Survey. The purpose of the survey is to see how the community feels about events in the borough. To take the survey, click here or visit www.exploresewickley.com. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With...
Sewickley U.M. hosts Sale for Missions
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. • 7 p.m. May 8 — FBI program, “Hate Crime Indicators.” RSVP is required by May 6 to attend. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@ comcast.net or 724-266-5238. Blackburn United Methodist Church The...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, May 2
Hello, Sewickley, John Holton, an architect and professional engineer, will talk about how to design a zero-energy house during a program from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Sewickley Public Library. Zero-energy houses generate as much energy as required to meet its operating needs. Attributes include high...
Remember When: 1992
In the news this week 27 years ago: • A fund was started to restore the clock tower in the steeple of Sewickley United Methodist Church. The Village Clock Tower Fund would provide the means of restoring the 1883 structure to its original look, which had been drastically altered with...
Beth Samuel to host FBI hate crime program
Jewish communities in Western Pennsylvania and throughout the country have grown increasingly concerned about anti-Semitism following the October Tree of Life shooting, which claimed the lives of 11 Jewish worshippers in Pittsburgh. Many people are looking to increase their awareness of hate crimes, said Barbara Wilson, director of programming and...
Battle of Quaker Valley duos caps WPIAL doubles tournament
It was guaranteed that a Quaker Valley team would win the WPIAL Class AA doubles tennis championship Tuesday at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford. Quaker Valley’s John Watters and Zach Albert topped teammates Potter Oliver and Will Siriani 6-3, 6-2 to claim the championship. Both teams advance to the...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy trained to ‘Stop the Bleed’
While most school days are routine, emergencies — such as a student cutting their finger in a cooking class, or a custodian being injured by a lawnmower — sometimes occur. Staff across the Quaker Valley School District now know how to react and have the right tools for such an...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, May 1
Hello, Sewickley, National PTA has awarded Edgeworth Elementary PTA with a $1,000 grant to host a Digital Families Community event, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. During the event, families will have conversations about important issues including digital literacy, safety and citizenship. Edgeworth Elementary PTA is one of 200 local PTAs...
Quaker Valley doubles teams to meet for WPIAL title
It will be an all-Quaker Valley final Tuesday afternoon for the WPIAL Class AA boys doubles tennis championship. Zach Albert and John Watters will face Potter Oliver and Will Sirianni at 2 at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford. Both squads captured three victories Monday. Albert and Watters scored a...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, April 30
Hello, Sewickley, Join Sweetwater Center for the Arts and local businesses for an evening of celebrating art and creativity. The Spring Gallery Walk, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, will feature artist receptions and exhibitions with local, regional and national artists. Statement Pieces, an exhibition of contemporary...
Surprise discovery leads to staff changes at Sewickley historical society
John Poister and Susan Holton of the Sewickley Valley Historical Society (SVHS) were cleaning out a closet in the Old Sewickley Post Office in December when they stumbled upon multiple stocks of decades-old, 16-millimeter film underneath a pile of old material. Poister soon found out the films, which SVHS had...
Sewickley Gallery Walk features regional artists
Rachel Shirey likes to tease the line between function and sculpture. Her collection of Belly Pots — red earthenware representations of torsos bearing stretchmarks, scars and other signs of life and wear — do just that. “I wanted to play with how the figure can change over time,” she said....
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, April 29
Hello, Sewickley, The VFW is collecting old, worn-out flags. A box has been placed outside the Leetsdale VFW Post 3372, 515 Beaver St., Leetsdale, where flags can be donated. For information, call 412-741-5331. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With SewickleyHerald.com, we invite you to experience your neighborhood...
