Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
A spotlight is shining on dozens of young artists at The Block Northway in Ross. The free art exhibit, located on the upper level of the mall, will be on display through March 22. It features works by students from several schools in the North Hills, including Blessed Trinity Academy...
Penn State TE, North Allegheny grad Khalil Dinkins hopes NFL teams look beyond his stats
Khalil Dinkins wants to be the latest Penn State tight end to find a spot in the NFL, joining former teammates Tyler Warren, Theo Johnson and Brenton Strange. His pass-catching numbers don’t rival those recent Nittany Lions stars, but an invite to the NFL combine gave the 6-foot-4, 251-pound Dinkins...
North Allegheny sweeps 2026 WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships
After building commanding leads Thursday, the North Allegheny boys and girls swim teams captured WPIAL Class 3A championships Friday at Pitt’s Trees Pool. The Tigers boys won their fourth straight title with a score of 483 points. On the girls side, the Tigers claimed their 18th straight championship and 29th...
School crossing signs, zone signals in McCandless area to be replaced, upgraded
Students in the North Allegheny School District should have a safer experience when waiting for the bus or walking to school. A grant of $134,415 from PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement program was awarded to McCandless for replacing faded school crossing signage, installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons and upgrading all...
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
Friendship and food are the key ingredients to the third annual North Hills Community Outreach neighborly barbecue set from noon to 2 p.m. April 12 at Memorial Park Church in McCandless. The Community BBQ fundraiser benefits the nonprofit outreach, which addresses the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty...
North Allegheny thespians poised to stage Disney’s ‘Frozen’
Students are keeping it cool in “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” set for the stage from Feb. 25-28 at North Allegheny Senior High School, 10375 Perry Highway in McCandless. All shows are at 7 p.m. The 2 p.m. show on March 1 is sold out. Tickets are $10, $14 and...
North Allegheny Superintendent Brendan Hyland announces plans to retire
Brendan Hyland, superintendent for the North Allegheny School District, is retiring at the end of the school year, pending approval from the school board. His retirement is expected to be included on the March 11 school board agenda. If approved, his last day as superintendent at North Allegheny will be...
Resolution to not aid ICE, CBP noncriminal activity passes in McCandless
A 5-2 vote at McCandless Council’s meeting on Feb. 23 approved a resolution that neither the town nor its police will aid federal agencies in enforcing noncriminal federal immigration laws. Resolution No. 2026-03 was first presented at the Feb. 9 meeting, where residents voiced opinions on whether or not McCandless,...
McCandless snags gold recertification for sustainable use of resources
McCandless is bringing home the gold. More specifically, that is a gold certification with the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Sustainable Pennsylvania, managed by the Pennsylvania Municipal League and partnered with Sustainable Pittsburgh, is designed for municipalities working to save money, conserve resources and serve vibrant communities, according to an announcement from...
North Allegheny’s Ethan Maravich, Maggie Lapina defend WPIAL Class 3A diving titles
Being the defending champion makes you a favorite in any competition. North Allegheny senior Ethan Maravich had that distinction Saturday morning at the WPIAL Class 3A diving championships. What might not have been as expected was a push from fellow divers Anthony Farrah and Carter Wells. Maravich did not take...
Upper St. Clair grinds out Class 6A quarterfinal win over North Allegheny
There were times during the WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball quarterfinal between Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny that it looked like both teams hadn’t played a real game in nearly two weeks. Then there were times against two strong half-court defenses that both teams executed well on offense. In...
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and a celebration of traditional Chinese dancing, dress, and drumming helped ring in the Lunar New Year at The Block Northway in Ross. This was part of the scene Feb. 14 for shoppers and diners alike who were treated to performances by the...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library serves five communities — Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross — but is open to everyone. Northland’s regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m....
Egg hunt for adults to benefit North Allegheny Women’s Association, North Hills Cares
The hunt is on. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 North Allegheny Women’s Association Adult Egg Hunt, which is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 27 at the North Park Lodge along North Ridge Drive. Each ticket costs $40, plus a $4.52 service fee, and will benefit...
Family Development Center in Marshall marking 50 years of preparing tots for kindergarten
First opening as a parent cooperative in January 1975 with just seven students, the Family Development Center preschool in Marshall has since grown in size while staying true to its traditional values. With its first home at the former St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in the North Hills, the center eventually...
North Allegheny School District approves 3 dozen retirements
The largest set of retirements in recent years at the North Allegheny School District was approved by the school board in February, opening up career opportunities for those looking to become a “Tiger.” Altogether, 36 retirements and two resignations were listed on the Feb. 11 school board agenda, all of...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Garden club to explore hibernation “Nature’s Early Risers” will be the topic of Longvue Acres Garden Club’s program on Feb. 24. Allegheny Land Trust’s education associate, Sara Klingensmith, will explain why some animals wake up from hibernation earlier than others and what the benefits are to nature’s lightest sleepers. The...
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
It may not be a Golden Ticket, but it’s close enough. The opportunity to eat lots of chocolate treats returns with the third annual McCandless Crossing Chocolate Walk to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. This year’s event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $30...
North Allegheny gymnast reaches elite level, still has goals in mind
North Allegheny junior Hannah Seidl tried all kinds of sports and activities when she was younger. But only one turned her world upside down. Seidl has grown from a novice tumbler to a Level 10 gymnast with her sights set on qualifying for nationals. “My mom stuck me in the...
North Allegheny boys coach stays upbeat after rough debut season
North Allegheny first-year boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger knows all about growing pains. He oversaw dreadful debut seasons at Shaler and Burrell before making remarkable turnarounds at those programs. So as North Allegheny wrapped up another last-place season, Niederberger felt no panic with the trajectory at his alma mater. “We...
VolunTOTs of Southwestern PA marking 5 years with free community party
When Cami Teacoach was 3, her mom took her volunteering. So, when Cami’s own son, Bennett, was the same age, she followed suit. But there weren’t any good opportunities for her toddler to learn the value of helping others. That’s when she took matters into her own hands, founding VolunTOTs...
McCandless named 96th designated Bird Town in Pennsylvania
McCandless is for the birds, literally. Recognized as the 96th Bird Town in Pennsylvania, McCandless was presented with a certificate and two Bird Town street signs by Nick Stahlman, community conservation adviser for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, during council’s Feb. 9 meeting. “This community is working to promote...
McCandless residents, council debate resolution on local law enforcement aiding immigration
Heated discussion and commentary from residents of McCandless lasted for more than three hours during a Feb. 9 council meeting over whether the town should adopt a resolution establishing an official policy for enforcement of noncriminal federal immigration laws. Resolution 2026-3 was presented only for discussion and to give council...
McCandless family turns snow event into teaching moment for young sons with DIY igloo
Robert and Mickey Kunkel of McCandless decided to create some nice ice when Mother Nature recently dumped record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temps on Western Pennsylvania. Mickey Kunkel, a busy homemaker raising their two toddlers, Ernie, 3, and Cedric, 2, initially saw a video about making at-home igloos on the internet....
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
Ross Park Mall delayed its opening Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon after an early-morning fire between the mall’s floors. The call came in around 4:15 a.m., said Dillon Coleman, chief of the Berkeley Hills Fire Company. Contractors were completing renovations overnight on the first floor of the mall near...
