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Cindystock brings 2 days of music and charity to North Hills
A special two day event will commemorate 20 years of Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates. At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Cindystock favorite and veteran singer songwriter Dan Navarro will play a set of songs featured on numerous album covers...
North Allegheny hosts active shooter response training for North Hills officers
It’s training police officers hope to never use. “Heaven forbid, if (an active shooter event) would happen, they would have to familiarity with the buildings,” said Greg Garcia, a Ross Township police officer and and member of the North Hills Special Response Team. Police officers from throughout Allegheny County’s northern...
In brief: Women’s Club tea, knitting guild and more in the Sewickley area
Women’s Club of Sewickley The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley is opening its season with the traditional Afternoon Tea on Aug. 21. The season includes some wonderful programs, great lunches and the opportunity to make new friends. The club meets at the Edgeworth Club, with lunch served at noon and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 30, 2023
Franklin Park Estate of Henry John Cibula Jr. sold property at 1504 King William Drive to Tyler and Jamie Sousa for $485,599. Bradley Powell sold property at 2553 Nicholson Road to Kennan Payne Bieber for $350,000. Larry Schweiger sold property at 1522 Sandhurst Drive to Aaron Eichler and Mackenzie Jones...
‘Godspell!’ performances, donation collections and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First...
Leetsdale crafting tree database for future projects, grants
Leetsdale officials understand it takes more than having the streets paved, garbage picked up and grass cut to take care of a borough environment. Some of the tallest things in town also need to be addressed — the trees. The borough is in the process of crafting a shade tree...
Proposed Sewickley Valley YMCA expansion project to boost its healthy aging programs
Ed Papst has worked out at the Sewickley Valley YMCA for the past seven years in an effort to stave off Father Time and a progressive disorder. The Moon Township resident was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014. It’s a brain disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of...
Sewickley Public Library project to move into next phase
A major renovation project at Sewickley Public Library is nearing its next phase. The final Spanish tiles on the new roof of the reference department, also known as the original entrance of the historic landmark at 500 Thorn St., were expected to be laid by the beginning of August. The...
Tapas Talks makes donation to Union Aid Society
Tapas Talks, a speaker series in Sewickley that highlights outstanding talent and achievements of individuals in the area, continues to give to the community. The Speakers’ series mission is to inform, inspire, connect and give back to the Sewickley community. This year’s donation has been made to the Union Aid...
Longtime Riverhounds, Quaker Valley soccer coach Gene Klein dies after battle with brain cancer
Gene Klein did not have just an iconic, hall-of-fame coaching career. He lived an exemplary, hall-of-fame life, according to those who knew him best. The former Quaker Valley soccer coach, who was inducted into the WPIAL, Quaker Valley and Pittsburgh Riverhounds halls of fame, died Monday at age 71 after...
In brief: Summer Classic Series, knitting guild and more around Sewickley area
The Lindsay Theater Summer Classic Series continues at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 with “Vertigo,” ranked as the No.1 greatest film ever made in a much-talked-about 2012 poll conducted by the British Film Institute’s magazine Sight and Sound. Starring Indiana, Pa., native Jimmy Stewart as a private detective terrified of heights,...
As girls wrestling grows, Quaker Valley looks to build program
The date May 17 is historic and highly significant in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as the WPIAL. The PIAA board of directors voted unanimously on that date to sponsor girls wrestling as a sport, starting in 2023-24. “I think it’s great and long overdue to have the PIAA...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 23, 2023
Aleppo Foxlane Homes At Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1222 Glenn Mitchell Road to James Michael and Allison Johnston for $954,152. Connie Nelson sold property at 322 Weber Road to Jose Arrillaga for $365,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1105 Deerfield Drive to Naveen Kumar Hanuman...
Morning Shabbat, Sunday school and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First...
Leetsdale council to welcome new junior member in the fall
Leetsdale officials want to give a Quaker Valley high schooler a hands-on opportunity to learn how local government works. Council voted to restart its junior council member program July 13. A junior or senior who lives in the borough will be able to have a seat at the table, pitch...
Leetsdale police adds 2 new officers
Leetsdale Police Department recently added two new members to its force. Marine Sgt. Steven Impell was hired as a full-time officer. Law enforcement veteran Aaron Vanatta was hired as a part-time patrolman. The department has five full-time officers and two part-timers including the new hires. Impell served in the Marines...
Sewickley officials launch new parking system, app
Sewickley’s new parking system launched on July 17 when the new Flowbird parking meters were activated. Motorists are able to use its mobile app and the ParkMobile app to pay for parking. The meters are solar-powered and have a touch screen instead of a keypad like the old system. They...
Sewickley Academy Senior School awards, other student accolades
This year’s Sewickley Academy Senior School Awards ceremony was held on-campus in Rea Auditorium on May 15. Awards were distributed in a variety of categories: Derek Peng, computer science. Claire Cable, Logan Carlson, Swetha Menon, Raneem Wahdan, Josie Whitcraft, English/writing/reading. Milagros de Jong, Emma Di Domenico, Catherine Jardini, Ashton Ragoowansi,...
In brief: Three Rivers Knitting Guild, night marts and more in the Sewickley area
Knitting Guild Three Rivers Knitting Guild meets on the second Monday of every month at the Leetsdale Community Room in the Borough Building, 139 Broad Street. The meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. Attendees enjoy workshops, classes, show and tell, and just getting together with other knitters. The Guild dues are...
Sewickley real estate transactions, week of July 16, 2023
Aleppo Estate of Eugenia Greco sold property at 441 Redgate Road to Brian and Amber Searight for $260,000. Daniel Haines sold property at 204 Timber Ln to Jake Muzik for $220,000. Bell Acres Anne Mulgrave sold property at 889 Campmeeting Road to Timothy and Tabitha Schoegen for $355,000. Franklin Park...
Sewickley Academy lacrosse defender delivers important message about mental health
Lauren Retzlaff, a sophomore defender on the 2023 Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team, will be campaigning for a serious cause during the upcoming school year. The 17-year-old Retzlaff will serve as an ambassador for Morgan’s Message and plans to start a chapter at Sewickley in the fall. Morgan’s Message is...
Sewickley Academy 3-sport athlete eager to fill expanded role on diamond next season
Jordan Smith is filled with inspiration for his 2023-24 senior year at Sewickley Academy. Smith is a three-sport athlete, participating in baseball, basketball and golf. He will be a fourth-year starter in baseball as a pitcher/infielder. “Jordan has grown as a young man and player here at Sewickley Academy and...
Contemporary services, food collection and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First...
Aleppo woman caught on camera slashing tires
An Aleppo woman is facing charges after being caught on camera slashing a vehicle’s tires in a borough parking lot along side Division Street. Ashley Edmondson, 24, is charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to court documents. Charges stem from an incident July 1 around 3 p.m. Video...
Three Rivers Karting in Leetsdale hosts charity fundraiser with pro racers, local talent
Pro go kart racers and local driving talent joined forces for a charity race at a Leetsdale indoor track. Misson for Miracles, a nonprofit that supports medical facilities that treat neurological conditions, hosted a fundraiser at Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park July 7. The event was in partnership with Stars...
