Report: Penn State tight end, North Allegheny grad Khalil Dinkins signs with 49ers as UDFA
Khalil Dinkins still faces an uphill battle in reaching the NFL. The North Allegheny graduate played five years at tight end for Penn State from 2021-25, but the lion’s share of receptions, yards and scores went to former teammates Tyler Warren, Theo Johnson and Brenton Strange, all of whom became...
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
The Longvue Acres Garden Club will present its 76th perennial plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 in the lower parking lot of Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. More than 800 perennials — including Pennsylvania natives and pollinators — will be available for purchase. The...
North Allegheny junior’s gown, tuxedo made from books set the scene for library’s spring gala
Teen fashion phenom Sidney Rice spent 120 hours designing a “Phantom of the Opera”-themed dress and tuxedo made entirely out of book pages for Northland Public Library’s Garden Gala on Saturday, April 25. Tickets for the 2026 Garden Gala: Phantom of the Library are $75 and can still be purchased...
As e-bike use grows, safe operation is top of mind for police departments in the North Hills
E-bikes continue to be a popular recreational activity and mode of transportation. But their growing use has local police departments concerned about safety. An e-bike is defined as a pedacycle with an electric assist, normally weighing less than 100 pounds and traveling at speeds not exceeding 20 mph. “E-bikes are...
Nurture House, a new preschool in McCandless, keeps play the focus of learning
A nature-based, child-centered education in a unique space with a cottage-like feel are just some of the alluring benefits of Nurture House, a new early childhood program in the North Hills. Nurture House, founded by Ashley Cifone, a prelicensed therapist, educator and 20-year child care professional, wanted to create a...
Horseback riding program for children with disabilities seeks volunteers
Working with horses and helping children with disabilities go hand in hand at Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania in McCandless, which is holding a volunteer orientation day at 11 a.m. May 2. The orientation will be held at the riding arena at 9950 Grubbs Road. RHWPA Inc., a...
North Allegheny School District’s proposed final budget includes tax increase
Addressing rising costs, inflation and other financial needs, a higher tax bill for residents in the North Allegheny School District is on the table as the proposed final budget was approved with a raise in millage rate to 20.43 from the current 19.74. The school board approved the proposed final...
4 Football Flyer buses will be free during NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s four Football Flyer bus routes will ferry passengers to the NFL Draft from throughout the region for no cost, the service says. That’s thanks to the Pittsburgh Organizing Committee, a mix of public and private representatives who have helped plan for the NFL Draft, and The Pittsburgh...
North Allegheny 4th grader sets the stage for success
Lorelai Hedgepeth may be a typical fourth grader while walking the halls of North Allegheny’s Hosack Elementary School. But it’s outside of school where she takes a more untypical path. At 9 years old, Lorelai is enough of an on-stage regular that she already has a pretty impressive performance dossier,...
North Allegheny senior makes history as 1st male dancer with Penn State Lionettes
Braeden Gray of Marshall was driving home with his dad after auditioning for the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team in March, when he got the call. He made the cut. Gray, a North Allegheny senior, will be the first male to join the team. The team’s professionalism inspired him to...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Public welcome to learn about frugal gardening The Longvue Acres Garden Club will explore the topic of “Frugal Gardening: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” during its program at 7:45 p.m. April 28 at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. Penn State Master Gardener Pat Morgan will discuss how to incorporate...
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....
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 12, 2026Video
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – North Allegheny Tigers softball Head coach – Bill Aguglia (second season) Records – 3-5 overall, 3-4 in Class 6A #Earned – If you are a fan of North Allegheny softball, the one thing you can bet on is that win or lose,...
Reloaded North Allegheny girls track team looks to return to top of WPIAL heap
The North Allegheny girls track and field team is looking as good as gold. After falling short last season in their bid for a fourth consecutive WPIAL Class 3A team title, the Tigers are eyeing a return to the top of the medal stand. “This is as good of a...
Senior-heavy North Allegheny volleyball benefits from early-season tournament experience
The seniors on North Allegheny’s top-ranked boys volleyball team have one more memory to make. Fresh off a third-place finish at one of the nation’s top high school boys volleyball tournaments, the senior-laden Tigers have set their sights on another WPIAL championship and an elusive state title. “We want to...
More events slated for McCandless’ 175th birthday, including Salute to Service, Bday run/walk and Kids Dash
A warm, sunny Sunday afternoon was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the birthday of the Town of McCandless on March 22, the exact date of its founding 175 years ago. To celebrate the significance of this hallmark anniversary, the town distributed 175 cupcakes, 175 ice cream scoops from Bruster’s Ice...
Free Earth Day celebration set at Bradford Woods Reserve
A 5-acre wooded hideaway in Bradford Woods, featuring a trail, pond and recreational fishing, is anything but secret. This gift of nature is the Bradford Woods Reserve and the site of a free Earth Day celebration from 10 a..m. to 2 p.m. April 25. Located on 156 Bradford Road, the...
Belle Vernon’s Max Henson, North Allegheny’s Advaita Sircar reign again in WPIAL boys tennis
Max Henson said he loved the feeling of having a WPIAL singles gold medal around his neck last year at Bethel Park. A change of venue for this year’s tournament didn’t alter the outcome for the Belle Vernon senior. Henson closed out another impressive run to a title with a...
Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park hosting free Healthy Kids Day fair
There will be something for everyone during Healthy Kids Day from noon to 3 p.m. April 18 at Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is hosting free educational and activity-filled health fairs at several YMCA locations in and around Pittsburgh, including at the Baierl center,...
Get in the spotlight: Studio 77 Media in Marshall offers variety of multimedia recording services
The red carpet was rolled out for the grand opening of Studio 77 Media. Guests were given tours of the state-of-the-art space, which encompasses a green screen room, a podcast room and a broadcasting room. The studio offers a range of multimedia recording services in Marshall. “Our mission is to...
Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club has record turnout for annual kids fishing day in Shaler
The Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club hosted its annual kids fishing day April 4 at the children’s fishing area of Little Pine Creek at Fawcett Field in Shaler. The event, held on the first day of trout season, was open to children 12 and younger. More than 90 children attended, which...
Butler County man accused of home improvement fraud in McCandless
A Butler County man is accused of taking $18,000 from a woman in 2025 to repair a roof in McCandless and then not doing the work. State police in Butler charged Bruce Wayne Huff, 52, of Butler Township on April 7 with a felony count of home improvement fraud, according...
License plate readers to be installed at 2 intersections of North Allegheny Senior High School
License plate readers will be installed at both intersections at the North Allegheny Senior High School on Perry Highway with the school board agreeing to split the cost with the McCandless Police Department. The total cost to the district is $11,000, according to the board vote. This covers about half...
Field trip to NHCO shows North Allegheny students how their fundraising efforts help others
A jumping-powered fundraiser took students from the gym to the food bank for a fun and educational field trip to North Hills Community Outreach in Hampton. North Allegheny School District’s seven elementary schools have been participating in the seventh annual Jump for the Hills fundraiser, where students raise money over...
Pittsburgh Sakura Project readies for peak cherry blossom viewing in North Park
A spring hanami event, a Japanese term for flower-viewing, will be celebrated from 2 to 4 p.m. April 18 along the lake and at Harmony Shelter in North Park, near the boathouse off Pearce Mill Road. The blooming buds are all part of the Pittsburgh Sakura Project, a group of...
