News briefs: Penn Hills woman killed in crash along McKees Rocks Bridge

A Penn Hills woman was killed in a Nov. 7 vehicle crash on the McKees Rocks Bridge, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner.

The victim is Egypt Mariam White, 19.

County police are investigating the accident, which happened about 3:30 p.m.

White was taken to Allegheny General Hospital where she later died.

Penn Hills students celebrate Veterans Day

Penn Hills School District students celebrated Veterans Day by learning about the military and those who have served via several different activities.

Middle-school students watched a video on Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. There was an optional assignment of having the young learners do research and write an article about them.

Some students created posters highlighting the different branches of the military while others posted videos and had other discussions.

The elementary school’s annual veterans’ lunch was canceled because of the covid-19 pandemic. Students instead created a virtual slideshow to showcase local veterans.

Photos of the kindergarten craft to honor veterans were posted on the district’s Facebook page.

Holiday Light Cruise on tap

Penn Hills has canceled the municipality’s annual Holiday Light Festival because of coronavirus pandemic restrictions. In its place, the municipality will host a Penn Hills Holiday Light Cruise. The event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the government center parking lot, 102 Duff Road.

People will be able to drive through the parking lot to observe holiday-themed decorations, lights and characters including Rudolph and Santa’s elves.

The event will include chances to win prizes. Parents must register by Nov. 25 for children to receive a free treat bag. There will also be a Stuff-a-Truck Toy Fundraiser. Participants must bring an unopened, unwrapped toy for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.

The event is sponsored by Penn Hills Municipality and Penn Hills Rotary.

Holiday activities

• Letters to Santa: Participants can mail a letter to Santa to 102 Duff Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Letters can also be emailed to santaclaus@pennhills.org. Include a name and address to receive a return letter from Santa.

• Lights display contest: Penn Hills residents are encouraged to participate in the contest for the best Christmas decorations in the municipality. To participate, call 412-798-2147 or email John at jscaglione@pennhills.org with your address. Judging will take place Dec. 14 to 18, and prizes will be awarded to the top three decorated homes.

• Breakfast with Santa: This year’s event will have Santa and his elves bring a to-go meal to your vehicle. The event will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 5 in the government center’s parking lot, 102 Duff Road. Participants must register by Dec. 1 to get a free meal that includes pancakes and sausage. Each registered child will also receive a Christmas goodie bag. Space is limited. To register, call 412-798-2147.

Parks closed

Parks and ball fields in Penn Hills, along with the restroom facilities at each, are closed for the season. Parks can still be used on a walk-in basis, however. The municipality reminded residents not to block park entrance gates.

Shoe box drive

The Samaritans Purse’s Operation Christmas Child will collect shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies and personal hygiene items through Nov. 23 at Rolling Hills Church, 120 Gernert Drive in Penn Hills.

Call the church at 412-795-1133 for dropoff times.