Teen’s hospital ordeal as a child inspires large donation of puzzles
When Liliana Nover-Baker of Bradford Woods was 7 years old, she was admitted for a ruptured appendix at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx, N.Y. The event took a more serious turn for Nover-Baker, who was living with her family in Pelham, N.Y. “The rupture had made...
Letter to the editor: License plate readers make communities safer
As a taxpayer and resident of the North Hills area, I frequently travel Cumberland Road. Cumberland Road can be a very high-traffic area. I have been an educator for decades, and student safety is so important. I’m pleased to see that the North Allegheny School District and McCandless officials collaborated...
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Eight North Hills municipalities facing the end of their group garbage contract are having to figure out how they’re going to keep getting their residents’ trash taken away. While some are making changes now while others will have to do it next year, a regional group is leading broader talks...
Felon accused of stealing check from Franklin Park mailbox 2 weeks after release from state prison
A man released from state prison in Fayette County in late April is accused of stealing a check from a Franklin Park man’s mailbox two weeks later and using it to get $4,100 for himself, according to a criminal complaint. Franklin Park police filed charges Tuesday, May 19, against Levi...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Salute to Service to honor veterans, first responders now set indoors As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, McCandless is honoring veterans and first responders with a Salute to Service from 6 to 6:30 p.m. May 22 at the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority, 9925 Grubbs Road, McCandless. It originally was...
North Allegheny’s Courtney Killian hangs up her whistle after 4 seasons
No one saw this coming. Three days after the North Allegheny girls lacrosse team fell to Upper St. Clair, 18-1, to conclude a 5-13 season, the Tigers suffered another, more unexpected loss. Coach Courtney Killian told her players May 11 she is stepping down after four seasons to spend more...
North Allegheny boys tennis makes historic run
North Allegheny boys tennis is so strong this season that the No. 3 singles player for the Tigers is the No. 2 singles player in the WPIAL. “I don’t know that that’s ever really happened before,” coach Matt Woffington said. “It just shows the depth that we have. When your...
Ross/West View EMS launches pre-hospital blood program serving North Hills area
Three days after Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services launched a pre-hospital blood program, it was used to save the life of a Ross man who was bleeding from his gastrointestinal tract. The man’s systolic blood pressure, the top number, was down to 66, which is extremely low, and he was...
Commencement ceremony for North Allegheny’s class of 2026 set for June 5
The class of 2026 is getting ready to take their final steps as North Allegheny students. Commencement will take place at 7 p.m. June 5 at Newman Stadium, 10375 Perry Highway, in McCandless. This year’s class features 670 students, just three short of last year’s class size. “I truly think...
Garden Gala fundraiser pulls in a record $57,000 for Northland Public Library
Theatrically masked and elegantly gowned guests fit the ambiance of the record-breaking Garden Gala 2026: Phantom of the Library on April 25 to benefit Northland Public Library. More than $57,000 was raised during the event at the library in McCandless, with a crowd of 360 attending this year, according to...
Bradford Woods residents asked to complete survey for comprehensive plan by May 19
A deadline for residents to complete a survey on what they want to see in Bradford Woods for the next decade has been extended to May 19. The survey will help update the borough’s comprehensive plan, something usually done every 10 years, according to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Bradford...
Northern Regional Police Department to expand current office space in Pine’s municipal building
A much-needed expansion and renovation of the Northern Regional Police Department in Pine, estimated at $13.6 million, could start construction as early as this year. The multi-jurisdictional police department is headquartered in the township’s municipal building off Pearce Mill Road. Staffing has more than doubled in size, along with an...
McCandless opts to extend contract with Waste Management for next 2 years
Trash pickup for McCandless residents will remain with Waste Management for the next two years, with a slight fee increase in 2027 and 2028, as approved by council members at their April 27 meeting. Waste Management prices for McCandless residents, currently at $23.79 per month, will increase to $24.66 in...
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....
