North Journal category, Page 95
North Hills School District partnering with state AG to offer tip line to report ‘non-emergency’ incidents
The North Hills School District has joined with the state Attorney General’s Office to offer parents and students a way to report potential threats that do not require immediate attention from local law enforcement. The new “non-emergency” tip line is a way to report incidents of bullying, intimidation, harassment, weapons,...
Meeting to outline drilling under Franklin Park recreation site draws supporters, opponents
Franklin Park council is poised to consider whether to pass on allowing drilling for Marcellus Shale gas under Linbrook Park and the potential profits to fund future borough operations, or take a stance against drilling and forbid the gas from being extracted from public property. Either way, borough officials say,...
It’s a winter wonderland
Pine Township Community Park was alive with wintry activity thanks to the first significant snowfall of the season....
Pine, Richland townships gear up for 2019
Both the Pine and Richland supervisors will continue on in their current roles in 2019 following their respective organizational meetings to start the new year. In Pine Township, longtime Chairman Michael Dennehy was unanimously selected to retain that position in 2019, as were Philip Henry and Ed Holdcroft in the...
North Hills School district launching new online report card system on Friday
Starting on Friday, students and parents in the North Hills School District will be able to view report cards using a new online system, district officials announced. The report cards, which can be accessed through the district’s PowerSchool information system, are for the first semester grading period, which ended on...
Jan. 20 deadline to apply for 8 coaching positions at North Allegheny
The North Allegheny School District is seeking applicants for eight athletic coaching positions for the upcoming spring and fall sports seasons. People interested in the positions have until Jan. 20 to apply through the district’s online Applicant Tracking System, where a job description and requirements for each opening are listed....
Franklin Park church hosting program on coping with income loss during career change
How to cope with a loss of income while making a career change is the topic of a free program at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Saints John and Paul Church in Franklin Park. Dave Weigand, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will discuss strategies for budgeting, reducing expenses...
Pine-Richland’s SciGirls club finalists in contest
When friends Mahika Sampat and Devin Golla were younger they enjoyed going to the Carnegie Science Center together and even memorized the periodic table for a fourth-grade talent show. Now the two are seniors at Pine-Richland High School and founders of the SciGirls club, which placed as a finalist at...
Survey of Ross residents finds pockets of problems caused by deer
Ross officials have long had a feeling that the number of deer roaming through township neighborhoods has been growing, or at least further encroaching on populated areas. Now they know they’re not alone. A randomly generated survey of 1,500 residents in all nine wards resulted in 575 responses detailing their...
Nursing job fair scheduled at Kane Community Living Center in Ross
Allegheny County’s Kane Community Living Center in Ross Township is hosting a job fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to recruit registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. In addition to information about the pay, benefits and other opportunities offered, on-the-spot interviews will be conducted with...
North Hills Christmas tree recycling programs winding up for the season
The deadline to dispose of live Christmas trees in some North Hills is quickly approaching. Monday is the last day trees can be dropped off in North Park. Trees are being collected from 8 a.m. to dusk in the parking lot of the swimming pool and will be turned into...
Young chess players will match wits at Northland Library tournament
Young chess enthusiasts will get a chance to match their cunning and strategy at a Feb. 2 tournament at the Northland Public Library in McCandless. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Players in kindergarten through 8th grade will compete for 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place awards...
Franklin Park holding informational meeting Monday on proposal to drill under park
Franklin Park is holding an information meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday to provide residents more information about a proposal to allow drilling for Marcellus Shale gas under Linbrook Park. Council postponed its Dec. 19 vote to permit PennEnergy Resources to drill under the 80-acre park after residents raised concerns...
Block Northway hosting program Saturday on hormone health, non-traditional medicine
A local medical practice that was launched 11 years ago when its founder became frustrated with traditional medicine will conduct a free hour-long session at The Block Northway on Saturday about how hormones affect overall health. The program, which runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CoreLife Eatery...
Free college application seminar offered at Northern Tier Library
The college application process can be overwhelming, but a free seminar at Northern Tier Library at the end of the month aims to help parents get an overview of what to expect, what to look out for and what to know as they begin the undertaking with their high school...
Northland Library hosting free screening of Fred Rogers documentary ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’
Northland Public Library is hosting a free screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. The adults only program will include “Mister Rodgers” related activities and refreshments. To sign up to attend, call 412-366-8100 Ext. 113. Directed by Los Angeles, Calif.,...
Spring on the mind of McCandless officials: Volunteers needed for April 6 roadside cleanup
The region hasn’t had its first winter snowstorm yet, but McCandless officials already have spring cleaning on their minds. Volunteers are being recruited for a roadside cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6. Residents interested in participating can sign up by calling 412-364-0616 Ext. 118 or by...
North Allegheny, North Hills holding programs for parents of incoming kindergarteners
The North Allegheny and North Hills school districts have scheduled programs to help parents with kindergarten age students prepare them to start school in the fall. North Allegheny NA is hosting a Feb. 7 program called “Blasting Off to a New Beginning” to provide information about the district’s s kindergarten...
North Hills student artists’ shine
At North Hills Art Center, the artwork of numerous North Hills students will be on display through Jan. 18. The North Hills Art Center is located at 3432 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. For details about hours of operation, go to www.northhillsartcenter.com....
Comedy show in West View on Saturday benefits North Hills wrestling program
Winter blues got you down? Then shake them away on Saturday night with a comedy show in West View to benefit the North Hills School District’s wrestling program. The show features comedians Shaun Blackham and Mike Wysocki. Blackham, who regularly appears on local rock radio station WDVE, has performed his...
Ross honors 4 police department retirees, approves hiring 5 new cops
Ross Township commissioners on Monday honored four recently retired police officers for their years of service to the community. The honorees were Lt. Al Hribik, Sgt. Sam Comport, Ofc. Mike Thomas and Ofc. Barry Clifford. Officials noted that the four officers who were recognized amassed more than 120 years of...
Ross considering measure to snuff out tobacco, vaping in township parks and buildings
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em — just not in any of Ross Township’s parks. Ross officials are poised to introduce a measure that would outlaw the use of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes and other electronic vaping devices in the municipality’s 23 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. The...
Richland Elementary students treated to assembly about penguins
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, Richland Elementary students had the opportunity to learn all about penguins at a special assembly conducted by the Pittsburgh National Aviary. Students learned about all 18 species of penguins and how these unique, flightless birds live and thrive....
North Park site of Penguins Foundation event
On Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at North Park Skating Rink, the Penguins Foundation hosted a program called “Give Hockey a Chance.” The event included former Pens star Tyler Kennedy, as well as team mascot Iceburgh, skating and playing with children from throughout the area....
Delectable Oatmeal Cake created using old-fashioned recipe cards
I knew when I met Janice Lane Palko that her Oatmeal Cake had more of a story behind it than just a cake on a platter. In this day of technology, where everything we do is on a computer or smartphone, Janice shares the wonderful feeling she gets when she...
