McCandless snags gold recertification for sustainable use of resources
McCandless is bringing home the gold. More specifically, that is a gold certification with the Sustainable Pennsylvania program. Sustainable Pennsylvania, managed by the Pennsylvania Municipal League and partnered with Sustainable Pittsburgh, is designed for municipalities working to save money, conserve resources and serve vibrant communities, according to an announcement from...
North Allegheny’s Ethan Maravich, Maggie Lapina defend WPIAL Class 3A diving titles
Being the defending champion makes you a favorite in any competition. North Allegheny senior Ethan Maravich had that distinction Saturday morning at the WPIAL Class 3A diving championships. What might not have been as expected was a push from fellow divers Anthony Farrah and Carter Wells. Maravich did not take...
Upper St. Clair grinds out Class 6A quarterfinal win over North Allegheny
There were times during the WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball quarterfinal between Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny that it looked like both teams hadn’t played a real game in nearly two weeks. Then there were times against two strong half-court defenses that both teams executed well on offense. In...
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and a celebration of traditional Chinese dancing, dress, and drumming helped ring in the Lunar New Year at The Block Northway in Ross. This was part of the scene Feb. 14 for shoppers and diners alike who were treated to performances by the...
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....
Egg hunt for adults to benefit North Allegheny Women’s Association, North Hills Cares
The hunt is on. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 North Allegheny Women’s Association Adult Egg Hunt, which is planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 27 at the North Park Lodge along North Ridge Drive. Each ticket costs $40, plus a $4.52 service fee, and will benefit...
Family Development Center in Marshall marking 50 years of preparing tots for kindergarten
First opening as a parent cooperative in January 1975 with just seven students, the Family Development Center preschool in Marshall has since grown in size while staying true to its traditional values. With its first home at the former St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in the North Hills, the center eventually...
North Allegheny School District approves 3 dozen retirements
The largest set of retirements in recent years at the North Allegheny School District was approved by the school board in February, opening up career opportunities for those looking to become a “Tiger.” Altogether, 36 retirements and two resignations were listed on the Feb. 11 school board agenda, all of...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Garden club to explore hibernation “Nature’s Early Risers” will be the topic of Longvue Acres Garden Club’s program on Feb. 24. Allegheny Land Trust’s education associate, Sara Klingensmith, will explain why some animals wake up from hibernation earlier than others and what the benefits are to nature’s lightest sleepers. The...
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
It may not be a Golden Ticket, but it’s close enough. The opportunity to eat lots of chocolate treats returns with the third annual McCandless Crossing Chocolate Walk to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. This year’s event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $30...
North Allegheny gymnast reaches elite level, still has goals in mind
North Allegheny junior Hannah Seidl tried all kinds of sports and activities when she was younger. But only one turned her world upside down. Seidl has grown from a novice tumbler to a Level 10 gymnast with her sights set on qualifying for nationals. “My mom stuck me in the...
North Allegheny boys coach stays upbeat after rough debut season
North Allegheny first-year boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger knows all about growing pains. He oversaw dreadful debut seasons at Shaler and Burrell before making remarkable turnarounds at those programs. So as North Allegheny wrapped up another last-place season, Niederberger felt no panic with the trajectory at his alma mater. “We...
VolunTOTs of Southwestern PA marking 5 years with free community party
When Cami Teacoach was 3, her mom took her volunteering. So, when Cami’s own son, Bennett, was the same age, she followed suit. But there weren’t any good opportunities for her toddler to learn the value of helping others. That’s when she took matters into her own hands, founding VolunTOTs...
McCandless named 96th designated Bird Town in Pennsylvania
McCandless is for the birds, literally. Recognized as the 96th Bird Town in Pennsylvania, McCandless was presented with a certificate and two Bird Town street signs by Nick Stahlman, community conservation adviser for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, during council’s Feb. 9 meeting. “This community is working to promote...
McCandless residents, council debate resolution on local law enforcement aiding immigration
Heated discussion and commentary from residents of McCandless lasted for more than three hours during a Feb. 9 council meeting over whether the town should adopt a resolution establishing an official policy for enforcement of noncriminal federal immigration laws. Resolution 2026-3 was presented only for discussion and to give council...
McCandless family turns snow event into teaching moment for young sons with DIY igloo
Robert and Mickey Kunkel of McCandless decided to create some nice ice when Mother Nature recently dumped record-breaking snowfall and below-freezing temps on Western Pennsylvania. Mickey Kunkel, a busy homemaker raising their two toddlers, Ernie, 3, and Cedric, 2, initially saw a video about making at-home igloos on the internet....
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
Ross Park Mall delayed its opening Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon after an early-morning fire between the mall’s floors. The call came in around 4:15 a.m., said Dillon Coleman, chief of the Berkeley Hills Fire Company. Contractors were completing renovations overnight on the first floor of the mall near...
Patriots assistant, North Allegheny grad Robert Kugler soaks in Super Bowl moment
Robert Kugler didn’t live in Western Pennsylvania for long, but the North Allegheny graduate was here enough to know there aren’t many New England Patriots fans. Still, he’s optimistic some folks from his adopted hometown will root for him Sunday night. The 33-year-old is the assistant offensive line coach for...
Tireless team effort: Crews from multiple North Allegheny departments work well in the snow
While North Allegheny students and staff experienced a weeklong closure recently due to the Winter Storm Fern and subzero temperatures, not everyone stayed home. North Allegheny’s fields and grounds department, in conjunction with the custodial department, maintained a 24/7 schedule from Sunday, Jan. 25, through Friday, Jan. 30, with the...
WPIAL alums Lincoln Hoke, Reston Lehman begin work on Pitt’s defensive line
Pitt bringing in WPIAL talent is nothing new. Last December, football coach Pat Narduzzi didn’t hesitate to advertise Pitt’s bona fides when it comes to recruiting and developing homegrown talent. “I don’t think anybody takes more players and develops more players from the WPIAL than the University of Pittsburgh,” Narduzzi...
Penn State’s Chris Stoll, ex-Steelers QB Josh Dobbs highlight local ties to Super Bowl LX
When Chris Stoll was spending two full seasons not seeing the field as a walk-on for the Penn State football team, who could have imagined he would be the only player from the program who would get onto the field to play in a future Super Bowl? Stoll, the Seattle...
Make-A-Wish grants Super Bowl dream for Pittsburgh teen
Connor Hennick, a 14-year-old, has dreamed of going to the Super Bowl for as long as he can remember. Now, the self-declared lifelong Steelers fan is headed to the San Francisco Bay Area for the Super Bowl LX through Make-A-Wish. The Hennick family, of McCandless, arrived at their hotel around...
4 North Allegheny students named to Junior Achievement’s 18 Under Eighteen for 2026
Four North Allegheny students are among a team of 18 other students in and around Western Pennsylvania who have made significant, meaningful achievements by the age of 18. As honorees in the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s 18 Under Eighteen for 2026, presented by EQT, the group will be celebrated...
‘We go in the snow’: First responders in North Hills remain ready for emergencies
Preparation is key for emergency crews in the North Hills during extreme weather patterns. First responders are ready for action during the cold spell and will continue the same practices as harsh conditions continue or if they return in the coming months. “We go in the snow,” was Chief Chris...
McCandless Town Hall closed; council meeting rescheduled for Feb. 9
In the wake of Winter Storm Fern, McCandless officials have closed Town Hall today, Jan. 26, for the safety of staff and residents. The closure aims to assist the town’s public works crews as they continue to clear roadways. Hours will return to normal at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27....
