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‘Ms. Z’, 88, valued volunteer at the oldest African American church in Sewickley
Helene Zacharias’s sweatshirt sums up her life credo: “With God all things are possible” is the logo on a favorite sweatshirt worn by 88-year-old Zacharias as she volunteered April 1 at her beloved church in Sewickley. She’s at St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church most days and walks there from her...
PennDOT proposes preservation project for Glenfield viaduct
PennDOT wants to preserve the main access point to Glenfield — a viaduct that takes motorists and pedestrians across the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Officials said the bridge that leads down to Glenfield Street is in fair condition. It has not received major rehabilitation since it was built in 1988....
Holy week services and other events at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.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. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
Bishop David Zubik visits St. James Church in Sewickley
Sewickley teen Kallie McCune was a little nervous volunteering at her church’s fish fry. The Friday Lenten feast has been a tradition at Divine Redeemer Parish’s St. James Church for many years. For Kallie, 13, this was her first year — and the last fish fry in March was a...
In brief: QVSD high school on schedule, summer camps and more in Sewickley area
Agreement reached Quaker Valley School Board members recently approved a developer’s agreement with the Edgeworth Municipal Authority for water service to the proposed new high school in Leet. The agreement states the school district agrees to install the water system extension in accordance with the specifications of the authority and...
Part of Crescent Avenue in Sewickley closed due to landslide
A portion of Crescent Avenue in Sewickley is closed after a landslide caused slope stabilization concerns. Borough engineer Mike Galet said no homes were impacted by the slide, which occurred on April 4. A $500,000 retaining wall the borough built within the past two years was also not affected. The...
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero declares for NBA Draft after junior season at Arkansas
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero, who emerged as a double-digit scorer for Arkansas, has declared for the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound junior forward averaged 15.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this winter for the Razorbacks. Thiero played his first two college seasons at Kentucky before following coach John...
Leet Township volunteer dedicated to feeding, helping the community of Fair Oaks
Steph Turner grew up across the street from the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department in Leet Township. A friend recruited her to volunteer during the fire station’s open house in 2002, and Turner has been helping ever since. “That’s when my love for the fire department really started,” said Turner,...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Versatile athletes lead Quaker Valley girls lacrosse team
One word that would aptly describe the Quaker Valley girls lacrosse team is athletic. The majority (15) of girls on the team are two-sport athletes. Lucy Roig, a junior midfielder and the Quakers’ leading scorer the past two years, along with juniors Mia Floro and Lily Millet, sophomore Anna Campbell...
New-look lineup gives boost to Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse
A significant lineup change on the Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team this season already has proven beneficial. The Panthers’ top returning players in 2025 include senior Lauren Retzlaff at attack, sophomores Emma Eannarino and Grace Jardini at midfield and senior Brooke Bussatto on defense. “We have moved Lauren from defense...
Sewickley Academy boys tennis faces whole new challenge in Class 3A
Sewickley Academy’s boys tennis team will not be able to retain its WPIAL Class 2A title this season. Neither will senior Severin Harmon, who defeated Jackson Gillespie of Aquinas Academy to win last year’s Class 2A individual championship. That’s because the Panthers are competing in Section 2-3A this year against...
Sewickley Academy coach, players reflect on special season, PIAA runner-up finish
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team flourished in Mike Iuzzolino’s first year as head coach. Sewickley made its first PIAA appearance since 2019, advancing to the Class 2A championship game March 28 against District 3 runner-up Linville Hill Christian. The Panthers lost a crushing 55-54 decision to Linville Hill at...
Sea Dragons youth swimmers celebrate successful season
The Sewickley Valley YMCA Sea Dragons recently completed the 2024-25 youth swim season with terrific results. “We had a fantastic season,” said Paula Kwalick, aquatic coordinator and head swim coach. “We were the overall winners of the Division III Champs, taking first place in seven age/gender groups and second in...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 6, 2025
Aleppo Carol Phillips sold property at 302 Rolling Hills Drive to Shevaun McNaughton and Rochelle Murano for $380,000. Bell Acres James Meinert Jr. sold property at 109 Fern Hollow Road to Lisa Ann Kaiser for $305,000. Wesley Kenneweg sold property at 2 Highview Drive to Nicholas and Margaret Khan for...
Jazzercise instructors blend fitness and fun in Sewickley
This isn’t your grandmother’s Jazzercise. That’s the message from Jazzercise instructor/owner Tamara Kemmler. “Jazzercise has been around for 55 years,” Kemmler said. “It’s the original dance fitness workout, and Jazzercise has evolved over the years.” The biggest Jazzercise myth Kemmler aims to bust is that classes consist of ladies prancing...
Quaker Valley School District no longer accepting tuition students
Quaker Valley School District is no longer accepting tuition students. The school board unanimously voted on March 25 to update the district’s policy on nonresident students, including terminating the section that permits them to attend Quaker Valley if they pay tuition. The district currently has four tuition students, all in...
Old-world charm, historic gardens highlight estate for sale in Sewickley Heights
A 15-acre estate with nationally recognized historical gardens is on the market in Sewickley Heights. Poplar Hill is listed by Howard Hanna Realtor Caroll Ferguson for $3.9 million. The property takes in a hillside overlooking the historic Allegheny Country Club. In 2010, the Smithsonian Institution, in collaboration with the Village...
In brief: Quaker Valley lease approved, garden show and more in Sewickley area
QV approves lease for admin building Quaker Valley School District officials approved a new lease agreement to keep its administrative offices in the Leetsdale Industrial Park for the next six years. The existing five-year lease was set to expire June 30. The new five-year agreement with a one-year renewal option...
Sewickley’s bus route 14, which PRT has pegged for elimination, fuels the region
On a sunny March afternoon, a blind woman walked up to a bus stop on Sewickley’s Beaver Street, guided as much by her white cane as her spunky 6-year-old daughter. Kong Lee takes Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s bus route 14 several times a week to pick up the youngest of her...
PennDOT begins repairs to Way Hollow Road in Sewickley Heights, Edgeworth
A state road connecting Sewickley Heights and Edgeworth that has been closed for more than four years is being repaired. Allison Park Construction crews have begun the restoration of Way Hollow Road. The work includes drainage upgrades, geotechnical repairs, roadway resurfacing and guardrail updates. The estimated project cost is $4.1...
32-acre Franco Harris Memorial Park to be created in Glen Osborne
Legendary Steelers running back Franco Harris, one of Sewickley’s own, sported the number 32. The athlete is known for arguably the most iconic play in the National Football League — the Immaculate Reception — when the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders on a touchdown play that is still talked...
Fellowship: Sewickley area churches preparing for Holy Week
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.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. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley to take moviegoers on an ‘Antarctic Voyage’
As part of its Emerging Filmmakers Series, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will show “Antarctic Voyage,” a documentary by award-winning director Kevin Schreck. The film is a chronicle of a 2023 biological research expedition to the island of South Georgia, which is situated in the South Atlantic...
Learning Tree Preschool marks 45 years of tradition and fun in Sewickley
The Learning Tree Preschool has deep roots in educating tiny tots in Sewickley. Located in the Sewickley United Methodist Church, the school was formed in 1980 in response to a community need for an educational program for kids ages 3-4. The traditional co-ed preschool is enrolling for the 2025-26 academic...
Season-long growth helped Sewickley Academy reach PIAA championship game
A double-digit first-half deficit is not the ideal situation for any high school team. And especially not when you’re looking to move on to the PIAA championships. But the Sewickley Academy boys basketball squad made its coach and community proud by rallying to a 52-48 win over Greensburg Central Catholic...
