Sewickley Herald category, Page 31
Weekly Shabbat, new pastor 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...
In brief: Audrey Hepburn presentation, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Library presentation A survivor of Nazi occupation in her childhood, Audrey Hepburn went on to become the it girl of films in the 1960s. Hepburn showcased her inner beauty, grace and style by becoming a noted humanitarian in later years. Discover the life of Audrey Hepburn and delve into her...
Quaker Valley School District seeks construction manager, permits for proposed $105 million high school
Quaker Valley School District officials are looking for a construction manager to help coordinate the proposed high school project. Hiring the position is the next step in an ongoing process to make the dream of creating a new home for freshmen through senior Quakers a reality by the 2027-28 school...
Bestselling author Marie Benedict to launch new book at The Lindsay Theater
Marie Benedict found her calling writing novels that unearth the seldom-known stories of history’s amazing women. The Sewickley resident’s latest work — “The Queens of Crime” — will be released on Feb. 11, and she’s kicking off a more-than-20-city book tour on Feb. 8 with a launch event at The...
Quaker Valley School District officials to keep possible real estate tax hike within state limits
Quaker Valley School District officials have pledged to keep any possible real estate take hike in the 2025-26 school year budget to 4% or less. School board members unanimously voted on Jan. 22 to pass a resolution to hold the line on taxes to the Act 1 index — a...
Family-owned Sewickley nail salon offers clients a polished look
Family-owned Nail Inc. in Sewickley has aimed to create a chill vibe with a cozy, home-like feel that is about more than pretty nails. With a wall of shelves holding hundreds of bottles of nail polish and dip containers in bold and bright colors, tables adorned with half-circle strips of...
Quaker Valley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025
The following area students made the dean’s list at Slippery Rock University for the fall 2024 semester: Elizabeth Anderson, Evan Barnhart, Zachariah Djedid, Anna Hrabovsky, Lauren Kamzelski, Trevor Kendrick, Ryan Mounteer, Jadyn Perza, Garrett Rader, Koll Severson, Sydney Shurmatz, Vasundhara Devi Singari, Haley Steffey, Joshua Vazquez and Shannon Von Kaenel....
Edgeworth woman embraces a myriad of volunteering opportunities in Sewickley
Karen Galbraith of Edgeworth exists in a volunteer vortex. “My interest is in sustainability volunteering, and I got my start with Sustainable Sewickley,” Galbraith said. From there, she now volunteers with the Village Garden Club of Sewickley (first vice president of membership), the Little Garden Club, Sewickley Civic Garden Council...
Quaker Valley High School student sworn in as new Leetsdale junior council member
Leetsdale teen Cambria Roser has a unique opportunity to make a difference in her hometown. The Quaker Valley High School junior was sworn in by Mayor Sandra Ford as the borough’s newest junior council member on Jan. 9. It’s a one-year term that provides students a seat at the table...
Quaker Valley wrestlers pick up section wins, place at tournaments
The bitterly cold temperatures in January haven’t curbed the efforts of the athletes in the Quaker Valley wrestling program. After celebrating the new year with a second-place showing at the Ed Driscoll MAC Tournament, the Quakers won section decisions at Avonworth, 51-24, and at home against Carlynton, 54-18. QV also...
100-match winners lead Quaker Valley wrestlers at Allegheny County tournament
Quaker Valley junior Bruce Anderchak has dominated in high school wrestling for the past two-and-a-half years. Case in point: Anderchak joined an exclusive club Jan. 15 at home against Carlynton when he secured his 100th career win as a QV grappler. “Bruce has wrestled for more than two-thirds of his...
Quaker Valley notebook: Former Quakers swimmer lends expertise as coach
Did you know that Matt Kwalick, a Quaker Valley assistant swim coach, competed for the Quakers swim team when he was a high school student? “We are super thrilled to have Matt Kwalick as a new assistant this year,” said Margaret Getty, a senior leader on the QV girls team....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 26, 2025
Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1310 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. RRG Franklin Park LLC sold property at Aldon Drive to Laterra Holdings LLC for $1,046,457. Deborah Gigler sold property at 2435 Rochester Road to Jennifer Weber Mars for $232,000. Sangeetha Chittampalli...
Foodie Fridays, youth night and more at Quaker Valley 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...
New Asian fusion eatery Yamayoshi takes over China Palace spot in Sewickley
A restaurant staple in Sewickley is under new ownership, has a new name and a variety of new menu items. China Palace along Broad Street in the borough’s business district was recently acquired by Moon Township couple Karen and Melvin Liu. Yamayoshi, which means to express joy and happiness in...
In brief: Sewickley board appointments, student art show and more
Student art show Mark Rengers Gallery in Sewickley will host its annual Public Art Show with students of art tutor Dr. Robert Edwards from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 23-25. On display will be original drawings and paintings of various portraits, landscapes, animal studies and still lifes. For more information, call...
Leetsdale boat launch project moving forward
Leetsdale officials hope to restore the borough’s boat launch in time for mariners and fishers this fall. The public boat launch into the Ohio River in the Leetsdale Industrial Park has been closed since the original concrete slab broke off in the 1990s, causing a safety hazard. Restoration efforts have...
Union Aid Society continues legacy of helping neighbors in need in Sewickley area
Naomi Gilchrist doesn’t remember exactly when she moved into her apartment in Sewickley, but she does recall the assistance from the Union Aid Society that helped to make living there possible. “I have my own little apartment — it’s a nice apartment — and I’m very pleased to have it,”...
Roku available for checkout at Sewickley Public Library
Get your Netflix or Amazon Prime fix for free with a Roku Express checkout kit from the Sewickley Public Library. “It’s great if you want to try it out or don’t have one or maybe just want to watch a movie,” said Richelle Klug, communications and social media librarian. The...
Quaker Valley School District to close Wednesday, school board meeting still on schedule
Quaker Valley School District will be closed Wednesday because of inclement weather, district officials announced Tuesday. After school activities are also canceled except for middle school/high school wrestling, which will be at Keystone Oaks. The school board voting meeting Wednesday will go on at 7 p.m. at Edgeworth Elementary. A...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 21, 2025
Sewickley Academy senior Sebastian Tan was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Be More Fund by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for her world betterment project, OutsideConnection. Tan founded OutsideConnection, a free second-chance job platform that connects people who were previously incarcerated to filtered, fair-chance job opportunities....
Pup pet service debuts in Sewickley
Michelle Cook has gone to the dogs, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I talk to dogs more than I talk to people,” said the pup walker, trainer and caretaker. Cook, 40, resides in Sewickley and opened Sky’s The Limit this month. Dog walking is the most requested...
In brief: Christmas tree recycling, food collection and more in Sewickley area
Christmas tree collection Sewickley public works crews will be collecting Christmas trees daily through the end of the month. Residents should leave their trees between the curb and the sidewalk for pickup. There is no charge for the service and no registration is necessary. Artificial trees are excluded. No leaf...
Injury sidelines Sewickley Academy’s Emma Eannarino
Sewickley Academy sophomore Emma Eannarino was averaging a team-leading 15 points, 4 steals and 5 rebounds per game earlier this season. A 5-foot-4 point guard, Eannarino picked up where her older sister and role model Libby left off at Sewickley. Libby, now a freshman at Vanderbilt, led the Panthers in...
Quaker Valley’s Bruce Anderchak becomes program’s 7th wrestler to reach 100 wins
Quaker Valley junior Bruce Anderchak has dominated in high school wrestling for the past two-and-a-half years. Case in point: Anderchak joined an exclusive club Jan. 15 at home against Carlynton when he secured his 100th career win as a QV grappler. “Bruce has wrestled for more than two-thirds of his...
