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Pa. to spend $10M on surplus produce, milk, more from farmers for struggling familiesVideo
The demand to get nutritious food to struggling families may have slowed slightly since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, but not much: At its Aug. 10 distribution day, Westmoreland County Food Bank officials estimate they served about 1,000 families. To continue that effort — and to lend a hand...
Ross Township bags in-person tax payments because of coronavirus concerns
The Ross Township tax collector has canceled in-person collection of property taxes for the remainder of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. While Tax Collector Matt Mager was able to accept taxes during an event at Evergreen Community Park in July that drew 310 residents, the number of people...
McCandless tweaking law to keep roadside signs farther from streets, driver sightlines
McCandless Council is poised to change a law it passed last year that was supposed to prevent temporary signs placed along roadways from becoming traffic hazards and litter. At issue is the barrage of political campaign signs candidates place in the right of way along busy roads, intersections and interchanges...
Boyd & Blair vodka, rum both named best in worldwide competition
“Make that a double” has new meaning for Boyd & Blair spirits. Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries’ Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka and BLY Silver Rum have both been named the number one spirits in their respective categories by the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, an annual evaluation and recognition of high quality spirits...
North Allegheny hopes new tiger logo will be ‘purrfect’ addition to districtVideo
North Allegheny is hoping to put some teeth into its plans to create a unified branding image for the school district’s marketing efforts. While the “tiger” has come to be synonymous with North Allegheny, the logos used to represent the district’s feline mascot come in all stripes. To cut the...
Babcock Boulevard reopens following crash, ‘major power outage’ in North Hills
A vehicle toppled a telephone pole Tuesday afternoon in Ross, sending at least one person to the hospital and knocking out power for nearly 2,000 customers in the North Hills. Major intersections along Babcock Boulevard near McKnight Road and Siebert Road reopened Tuesday night after crews worked to clear the...
Sheetz’s new store on Perry Highway in McCandless opening Thursday
Sheetz’s plan to build a new convenience store across the street from its current location on a cramped triangle of land at the junction of Old Perry Highway and Perry Highway has come to fruition after nearly two and a half years. Company officials announced that the new store will...
Pizza party held to mark 1918 ‘pandemic’ baby’s 102nd birthdayVideo
Mary Cassesse’s family never really spoke about the worldwide Spanish Flu outbreak that claimed the lives of an estimated 50 million people the year she was born. But learning later in life about the events that gripped the world in 1918 made her realize how lucky she was to have...
Couple commissioned to lead Salvation Army’s new worship & service center in AvalonVideo
The Salvation Army has appointed a couple who have two young children to serve as officers and pastors for its new worship and service center in the North Hills. Lieutenants Tylar and Kelly Melfi have been commissioned by the Salvation Army to lead the new North Boroughs Family Worship and...
Northland Public Library reopening with restrictions, virus safety protocols
Northland Public Library is reopening Aug. 17 — with restrictions and at a reduced capacity — after in-person visits have been prohibited for the past several months because of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re elated to welcome back our patrons and the community to the library building,” said Amy Steele, the...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 10
Franklin Park Chan Li sold property at 1607 Green View Ct to Timothy Bass for $318,000. Karl Sieg sold property at 2587 Grouse Rdg to Vincent Piscopo Jr. and Juliane C Reinert Piscopo for $221,650. NVR Inc. sold property at 1917 Kimberly Ct to Donald and Seana Frederick for $616,800....
North Hills OKs plan to begin classes online only for first 5 weeks
Students in the North Hills School District will begin the school year with online only classes for at least five weeks before switching to a mix of virtual and in-person instruction. The school board voted 6-3 on Thursday evening to follow the return-to-school plan recommended by Superintendent Pat Mannarino. “I...
Pittsburgh Concert Chorale partially cancels season, plans virtual performance for Pirates gameVideo
The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale performed selections from Orff’s “Carmina Burana” on March 1. When members gathered March 10 for their first Pops rehearsal, no one knew it would be the last time they’d all be together for the next six months. “Sadly, the very thing that gives our singers and...
Hospital construction boom unaffected by pandemic in Western Pa.
Western Pennsylvania’s top hospital systems are pushing ahead with major construction projects despite the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. In Harmar, crews are working on the final touches of Allegheny Health Network’s newest neighborhood hospital. The 23,000-square-foot “mini-hospital” under construction at Freeport and Guys Run roads will...
North Hills real estate transactions, Aug. 2
Franklin Park Christy Prame sold property at 2653 Black Oak Court to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. for $495,000. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. sold property at 2653 Black Oak Court to Michael Disotell and Patricia Ona for $495,000. Michael Vanvoorhis sold property at 2676 Quail Ridge Lane to Wexonia LTD for...
Marshall Township tweaks budget to stay on track with annual street paving program
Despite some financial concerns because of the state-mandated shutdown, Marshall Township is proceeding with nearly $869,000 worth of street paving this summer. “We’re making some other adjustments to the budget so that we can do the paving,” said township manager Julie Bastianini. Money saved from things such as staff not...
McCandless OKs license to sell beer, wine at new Sheetz
McCandless council approved the transfer of a liquor license for the new Sheetz along Perry Highway to sell beer and wine after receiving assurances — in writing — the company will follow strict policies to prevent loitering and excess drinking on the property. Council voted unanimously July 28 to approve...
Construction company exec picked to fill McCandless town council vacancy
McCandless council has filled the vacancy for Ward 3 representative with a project manager for a construction company that specializes in building health care facilities. Council voted unanimously July 27 to appoint Mike Tarle to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of first-term councilman Chuck Mazur, who stepped down...
Rescued Sewickley dog who inspires children’s books to ‘pawtagraph’ latest work in McCandlessVideo
Tyrion Pittister — a rescued pit bull who inspired two children’s books — will be on hand at the McCandless Crossing shopping center Aug. 8 to “pawtagraph” copies of his latest publication, “Tyrion’s Town.” The pet-friendly event is one of several planned this summer and fall to celebrate the opening...
Pine Township booking reservations for splash pad
North Hills residents looking for a way to help their kids beat the summer heat can now make a reservation to use Pine Township’s splash pad for free. To adhere to coronavirus guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state health department, the splash...
Letter to the Editor: Politics at play in Ross board appointment
In response to comments by two Ross Commissioners that appeared in the July 21 Tribune-Review story “Ross commissioners fill vacant seat, draw ire from candidate” about their selection of a person to fill the 8th Ward commissioner vacancy, I feel compelled to set the record straight. All the Ross commissioners...
North Hills real estate transactions, July 26
Bellevue Donald Deramo sold property at 511 Carolyn Ave. to Nicholas Ryan for $170,212. Porsche Latoya Chantel Arrington sold property at 97 N Sprague Ave. to Amerihome Mortgage Co. LLC for $3,356. Charles Schaffold sold property at 532 Roosevelt Ave. to Darnell and Carroll Lee Livingston for $125,000. Ralph Montgomery...
2 new stores, expanded shop at Ross Park Mall
Ross Park Mall welcomed two stores and unveiled a third newly expanded shop. Fabletics and Evereve are the new stores. H&M expanded its footprint to 21,000 square feet. H&M is known for its on trend merchandise at affordable prices. Fabletics was launched in 2013 by co-founder Kate Hudson....
North Hills releases preliminary plan for return to school
North Hills school officials have released a preliminary plan for a return to school on Aug. 25 that offers students the option of enrolling in the district’s Online Academy or attending classes in person. The school board is expected to make a final decision on which plan to follow during...
Five-alarm apartment fire displaces residents in BellevueVideo
Meredith English says he didn’t even know the Bellevue apartment house in which he lives was on fire Friday morning until a neighbor burst through his door. “I didn’t smell any smoke, didn’t know there was anything going on,” said English, 72, who lives in an attic apartment of the...
