Duck-themed Elf on the Shelf brings holiday cheer to South Park Elementary Center
South Park Elementary Center has two real-life Elves on the Shelf — and unlike the popular holiday toy, these elves don’t stay put. On Friday, Principal Kelli Dellarose and assistant principal Katelyn Vogel dressed in the familiar red-and-white outfits, taking on the role of the mischievous elves who traditionally watch...
Upper St. Clair High School senior class has 16 sets of twins
One might do a double-take looking at the list of seniors at Upper St. Clair High School. There are 16 sets of twins in the 2026 graduating class — roughly one in every 10 members of the 299 students is a twin. Thursday is doubly special as it is National...
Realtor: North, South Hills real estate markets have more similarities than you’d think
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series on real estate market trends in Western Pennsylvania. Twenty-six years ago, Bob Topich broke the age-old social norm of Pittsburgh suburbanites — departing his native South Hills for a home north of the city. Topich, 65, of Franklin Park, has never...
DA drops assault charge against Pittsburgh cop in domestic incident
Prosecutors have withdrawn an assault charge against a Pittsburgh police officer who was accused of pushing his wife during a late-night dispute last month outside his Dormont home. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office withdrew a single charge of simple assault against Adam Germeyer after evaluating evidence and consulting those...
Jefferson Memorial bell celebrates 250 years of U.S.
For those who remember 1976, the name for next year’s celebration of American independence doesn’t roll off the tongue quite as easily as “bicentennial.” “Since my Latin was lacking, I had to go look up what a semiquincentennial celebration is,” Harry Neel, president of Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home...
In brief: Pierogi sale, holiday events and more in the South Hills
Advent pierogi sale St. Pius X Byzantine Church, located at 2236 Brownsville Road in Carrick, is selling frozen potato cheese ($11 per dozen, $6 per half dozen), cottage cheese ($15 per dozen, $8 per half dozen) and sauerkraut pierogis ($12 per dozen, $6 per half dozen) on Dec. 12 and...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
Baldwin Borough Lizabeth Dryburgh sold property at 1668 Beryl Drive to Tony and Clarissa Pinkerton for $255,000. Estate of Mark Boyko sold property at 5105 Leona Drive to Joseph Kopp and Grace Kerr for $249,000. Jonah Dusi sold property at 432 Lucy Drive to Alan Spence and Brittney Lewis for...
Morning Roundup: Water main break in Mt. Lebanon; bear spotted in Pine
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 3: Water main break affects Mt. Lebanon A water main break Wednesday morning in Mt. Lebanon is impacting traffic and one school. Pennsylvania American Water reports it is investigating the break that happened about 6 a.m. on...
In brief: Pierogi sale, Christmas cookie sale and more in the South Hills
Advent pierogi sale St. Pius X Byzantine Church, located at 2236 Brownsville Road in Carrick, is selling frozen potato cheese ($11 per dozen, $6 per half dozen), cottage cheese ($15 per dozen, $8 per half dozen) and sauerkraut pierogis ($12 per dozen, $6 per half dozen) on Dec. 5, 12...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 23, 2025
Baldwin Borough Kristen West sold property at 4601 Norma Drive to Robert Joseph Stamer and Anna Rigatti for $255,000. William Albert Eltringham sold property at 3529 Oakleaf Road to Arseniy and Inessa Gusev for $199,000. Estate of Ernest Henerson sold property at 3405 Willett Road to TSW 2 LLC for...
Whitehall Police Department receives $250,000 gift from estate of Philip St. Moritz
Launching health and wellness initiatives, adding drone equipment, upgrading communication and reinstating a K-9 program are all on the table next year for the Whitehall Police Department. The aforementioned efforts are being made possible courtesy of a significant donation from the estate of a late entrepreneur who lived in the...
Acrisure experience nothing new for Seton LaSalle, Steel Valley in WPIAL Class 2A title game
Having a good gameday experience at Acrisure Stadium for the WPIAL football championships isn’t always within the control of officials, players or coaches. Seton LaSalle coach Tim Storino would like to have a more regimented lead-up to the Class 2A title game on Saturday at 2 p.m. against No. 3...
‘Say Yes to the Dress’ and Kleinfeld Bridal designer coming to Mt. Lebanon boutique
Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige says that the moment a bride steps into her gown is sacred. “In a world that’s constantly evolving, that moment remains sacred,” said Paige, who will be at Bridal Beginning in Mt. Lebanon on Thursday. “It transcends trend or extravagance; it’s pure expression. For so...
Incumbents, newcomer Katie Noel among West Jefferson Hills school board winners
On Nov. 4, six candidates competed for four four-year terms and one two-year term on the West Jefferson Hills school board. With 20/20 precincts reporting, a total of 17,836 votes were cast for the slate of five candidates vying for four-year terms. Current board president Kimberley S. Finnerty led the...
Allegheny County offices to close for Veterans Day
All Allegheny County offices, including the independently elected offices, courts and County Council, will be closed Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday. The North Park and South Park golf courses will be open during their normal operating hours, from dawn to dusk. The offices will return to regular hours on...
Kemon Spell tips scales in favor of McKeesport in 4A semifinal win over Thomas Jefferson
When McKeesport and Thomas Jefferson met in early September during the regular season, there was one key component missing from their spirited rivalry. The Jaguars won, but both teams knew that the absence of five-star superstar Kemon Spell, who left the game after three carries due to a nagging ankle...
Whitehall dad’s front yard food pantry goes viral after surprise cash donationVideo
AJ Owen just wanted to help hungry neighbors with a front yard food pantry — he didn’t expect internet fame to show up, too. The Whitehall resident created the pantry to help people in fear of losing support from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). After the 36-year-old single...
Newcomer gets most votes in Baldwin-Whitehall School Board race
Five candidates competed for four open spots on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board in the Nov. 4 general election. With 38/38 precincts reporting, 29,301 total votes were cast, according to Allegheny County’s unofficial election results. Cross-filed candidates newcomer Ashley Miller (6,538 votes), current board second vice president Amanda Priano (6,036) and...
Whitehall mayor reelected, 4 new members voted onto council
Whitehall’s longtime mayor won reelection on Nov. 4, according to unofficial Allegheny County general election results. Democrat Jim Nowalk received 3,434 votes, nearly 69% of the total cast, defeating Republican challenger Chris Mooney (1,521). The same candidates squared off for mayor in 2021. Nowalk has held the post since 1993....
Kane Eggerton’s 3 TDs help Thomas Jefferson roll past No. 5 Mars in WPIAL quarterfinals
Thomas Jefferson’s Kane Eggerton used a three-touchdown night to remind everyone — including himself — that a turf-toe injury hadn’t diminished his knack for making big plays. In the process, the junior also helped his Jaguars remind the WPIAL that they’re still the reigning champs. Eggerton caught two touchdown passes...
Pleasant Hills Rotarians foster student leadership, volunteerism
Her father was a Rotarian, her husband is a Rotarian. And for a long time, Cindy Weiss assisted her hometown Pleasant Hills club with fundraisers and other activities, even before global service organization Rotary International’s 1980s decision to admit women. She recalled lending a hand at one of Pleasant Hills’...
Expect ‘throwback game’ when Thomas Jefferson, Mars collide in playoff opener
Being a former lineman himself, Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak likes the look of a six-man offensive line, a run-game tactic the Jaguars have used lately. “I’ll put 10 linemen in there next,” Cherpak said with a laugh. The reigning WPIAL champions hope to defend their Class 4A title largely...
Schools working to keep children fed ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown
As the federal government shutdown lingers, food assistance is in jeopardy for about 2 million people across the state. With the largest anti-hunger program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, on course to shut down Saturday, school districts are ramping up efforts to make sure children continue to be...
Jefferson Hills voters to choose from 7 candidates seeking 4 council seats
Jefferson Hills voters have a contested council race with seven candidates vying for four seats in November, according to Allegheny County Election Division records. Candidates are Democrats Edward Manfredi and former councilwomen Karen Bucy and Nicole Stoicovy-Ruscitto, and Republicans Nicholas Horgan, council president Melissa Girman-Steffey and vice president Hilary Kingsley-Budd...
Afflicted Baldwin native’s nonprofit fights rare spinal disease
When members of the Baldwin High School Class of 1983 held their 30-year reunion, Doug Strott declined to attend. “I was embarrassed because I had to use a cane,” he explained. “When I told my friends, they were kind of mad at me. But they said, ‘OK. We understand.’” As...
