Letter to the editor: Let Aspinwall’s mayor complete term
Having previously served as a member of Aspinwall Council, I am writing to forcefully advocate for Aspinwall Mayor Scott Zimmermann’s continuance in office. In November, Aspinwall’s voters elected Zimmermann to be their next mayor during a free and fair election. Their choice should be honored and respected. Regardless of what...
Despite fire, Trinity United Church continues food bank collections
While leaders at Trinity United Church of Christ scramble to regroup after a devastating fire last week, they said the congregation’s work to support local food banks will continue. The Rev. David Mears is asking people to donate monetarily by check or online instead of dropping off food at the...
O’Hara officials working with PennDOT, Curbside on the Run, to address parking issuesVideo
Parking has become a serious problem for some O’Hara residents and patrons of a township cafe. Police have issued about 30 tickets within the past few weeks in connection with parking issues related to Curbside on the Run. The casual cafe, located near the intersection of Powers Run Road and...
Bench installed to honor former Fox Chapel mayor at family-named park
Nature lovers and trail enthusiasts exploring Fox Chapel parks have a new space to take a break. In what borough officials have called a fitting tribute to a former mayor, a bench recently was installed in Scott Park. Dedicated to Mayor Walter “Alex” Scott III, its inscription reads, “With gratitude...
Penn-Trafford again relies on solid pitching, timely hitting in win over Fox ChapelVideo
Penn-Trafford baseball fans are starting to sense a trend. Complete games, timely hits and sound defense are becoming the norm as the No. 2-seeded Warriors go after another WPIAL championship. Those things again carried the day as the Warriors moved into the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. Another efficient pitching outing...
‘A life well lived’: Noted hairstylist Arnold Zegarelli dies at 89
Dressed impeccably in a fitted suit, a crisp, clean shirt, tie and sharp dress shoes, Arnold Zegarelli created a presence in the salon. And as one of the best-known hairstylists in Pittsburgh and beyond, he stood the test of time in the beauty industry. The nationally recognized stylist died Saturday...
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 12, 2026
WPIAL softball playoffs Class 5A First round 8-Armstrong (11-8) vs. 9-Fox Chapel (14-5) 3 p.m. Tuesday at Plum Winner plays: Winner of 1-Shaler (17-1)/17-Moon (10-10) on Thursday in quarterfinals (site and time TBD) Players to Watch: Jillian Haigh, Fox Chapel; Lily Gutherie, Armstrong Extra bases: Fox Chapel split its Section...
A-K Valley baseball capsules for May 12, 2026
WPIAL baseball playoffs Class 5A First round 12-Upper St. Clair (10-9) vs. 5-Plum (17-3) 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gateway Winner plays: Winner of 4-Moon (15-4)/13-Baldwin (11-8) on May 19 in quarterfinals (time, site TBD) Players to watch: Nico D’Orazio, Upper St. Clair; Max Vollmer, Plum Extra bases: Upper St. Clair...
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Agenda items on police matters to be revisited Fox Chapel Council plans to vote May 18 on a few items related to replacing retiring police Sgt. Jeffrey Clark. The items would be to...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 10, 2026
Blawnox Cody Meyers sold property at 379 Walnut St. to Sarah Segall for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $99,699). Indiana Tap Root Capital LLC sold property at 160-161 Grant Drive to Eric Meneses Munoz and Kristie Jo Marmo for $162,500. O’Hara Alan Stuckeman trustee sold property...
Fox Chapel grad thrives on familiar streets of Pittsburgh Marathon
Russell Fenton picked up running marathons to satisfy his competitive itch to fill time while he was studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology. It also was a nice opportunity for the Fox Chapel graduate to make a trip home in early May to compete in the Pittsburgh Marathon. With...
Fox Chapel track team gearing up for WPIAL meet
The Fox Chapel track and field team will have plenty of high aspirations for the WPIAL Class 3A championships. The Foxes have several athletes who have been steadily building toward meaningful moments in the postseason. Fox Chapel senior Claire Conti, especially, feels like she has unfinished business. Conti shook off...
Fox Chapel notebook: Tennis team left it all on court
The Fox Chapel boys tennis team had a number of spots to fill in their lineup this season. Foxes coach Alex Slezak didn’t have too wild of a motto to show confidence in the group. “Our motto all year was, ‘Why not us?’” Slezak said. “And that motto allowed us...
Tenacious Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team peaking at right time
Caroline Leland wants to always be in the best position to try to score, and the Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team needed any edge it could find this season. The Section 2-3A race was a tight one and the Foxes’ final section matchup with Shaler was vital for second place....
Indiana Township church leaders vow to rebuild after blaze destroys sanctuary
Parishioners of Trinity United Church of Christ in Indiana Township will gather for the next month at a community center, a funeral home and a neighboring parish to celebrate Sunday services. Rotating venues will continue for the foreseeable future after the 150-year-old church along Saxonburg Boulevard was partially destroyed by...
Calligraphy Guild exhibit in Sharpsburg encourages people to pick up a pen
With so much of today’s communication typed on phones and screens, a group of artists is holding tight to their passion for hand-lettering. Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh members will share their enthusiasm for the lost art during an exhibit at Ketchup City Creative in Sharpsburg. The show runs May 9-16 at...
Senior wellness fest offers free resources at Shrine Center in Harmar
Harrison police Chief Brian Turack touted an upcoming event in Harmar as a great way for senior citizens to connect with free and lesser-known resources. Sponsored by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, the Senior Justice and Wellness Fest is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the...
Fox Chapel Area School District considers 3.1% property tax increase
Fox Chapel Area residents would pay higher property taxes next year if the school board approves the district’s proposed budget of nearly $125.5 million. The plan calls for a 3.1% increase in the tax rate, from 22 mills to 22.68 mills. The increase would equate to about an extra $68...
Sharpsburg Community Library courtyard reconstruction underway
A reconstruction project designed to boost outdoor programming and extend the life of a growing zelkova tree at Sharpsburg Community Library is underway. Crews from the Davey Tree Expert Co. in Richland began moving dirt and vegetation April 27 at 1212 Main St. One of two zelkova trees, both estimated...
NFL Draft creates memories for residents throughout Fox Chapel Area footprint
The 2026 NFL Draft held April 23-25 made for a fun and festive atmosphere as many residents in the Fox Chapel Area School District footprint flocked to experience the record-breaking event at Point State Park, Acrisure Stadium and on the North Shore. According to the NFL, Pittsburgh set an all-time...
Fox Chapel, O’Hara and Sharpsburg approve joint paving project
Officials from Fox Chapel, O’Hara and Sharpsburg recently contracted with Shields Asphalt Paving for a multimillion-dollar paving project. The Bakerstown-based company was the lowest of five bidders, according to a report from engineering firm LSSE. The total cost is about $2.975 million. It included a base award of about $2.911...
Firefighters battle blaze at historic Indiana Township church
Josie Boyd was driving home after an afternoon of shopping when she noticed the sky above her Indiana Township neighborhood turning dark. “All these fire trucks started racing past,” Boyd said. “I could see smoke filling the air.” A few blocks from her home, firefighters from multiple companies were battling...
Fox Chapel Area fencing team rises to physical, mental challenges of game
Fox Chapel Area senior Lil Thomas joined the fencing team as a freshman at the urging of her older brothers. “None of my family is very athletic, but they thought it was a good way to make friends,” she said, laughing. Turns out, it was a smart move. Thomas, 17,...
Students channel their inner squirrel at Kerr Elementary School in O’Hara
This is one time when throwing something across a classroom is not only OK, it’s encouraged. And it’s all in the name of learning. Third graders at Kerr Elementary School in O’Hara put their homemade hoop gliders to the test as the Fox Chapel Area School District kicked off Remake...
Public can share opinions on proposed 172-unit housing plan in Indiana Township
Indiana Township residents can weigh in on a proposed 172-unit housing plan during a public hearing May 13. The township supervisors will discuss an application by Mars-based Weaver Homes for a planned residential development (PRD) situated at the intersection of Cove Run Road and Field View Lane. Developers are seeking...
