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Bell Acres resident Christina Cassotis leads Pittsburgh International Airport into a new era
During her job interview, Christina Cassotis made a bold statement to board members of the Allegheny County Airport Authority and the Allegheny County executive: “Hubs do not work in the Midwest.” The region will remember the 1992 Pittsburgh International Airport being designed to be a hub for US Airways. It...
Sewickley Valley Sitters partners with Ringlet app to connect parents to childcare
When Rachael Wonderlin and Darla Whitlock need a babysitter they know where to look — their smartphones. The moms are taking part in a soft launch for an app that connects parents to the Sewickley Valley Sitters, which offers a network of childcare for local families. Ringlet was created by...
When and where you can find peak fall foliage in Western Pa.
Parts of Somerset County are already reaching their peak fall colors, and with this week’s much-needed rain and temperatures dipping into the 40s, the rest of Western Pennsylvania won’t be far behind. Brian Wolyniak of the Penn State Extension in Allegheny County recommends checking the Department of Conservation and Natural...
Western Pennsylvania’s Mark Christman champions FSHD awareness
Mark J. Christman doesn’t have the strength to hold his nearly 8-month-old grandson, William “Willie” Chavara. “I am weaker every year,” said Christman, who was diagnosed in 1977 with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic disorder that weakens skeletal muscles. “I can’t get in and out of bed myself or...
Yoga in Sewickley fosters wellness and communityVideo
Yoga in Sewickley is a place to relax the body and the mind. Sharon Beddard Hess always tries to start each class with an intention, something to focus on because, to her, teaching yoga isn’t just about “going in there and exercising.” “This is a body, mind, practice,” Hess said....
Find out what’s new at PPG Paints arena before Penguins season
PPG Paints Arena is marking its 15th year hosting Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and the 20th on the ice for the big three – Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. The team is celebrating both milestones this season, too. Two of the giveaways include bobbleheads and a deck of cards...
This Mt. Lebanon street has a Steelers logo painted on it
Jonquil Place in Mt. Lebanon has been adorned with a large Pittsburgh Steelers logo for nearly three decades. An annual tradition is to refresh the paint every year during the neighborhood block party, where neighbors gather on the street for food, fun and fandom. “We are all sports fans,” said...
Consign Sewickley curates a luxury experience for customers
When you walk into Consign Sewickley on Beaver Street, you might find a chic Louis Vuitton handbag, a pair of Christian Louboutin heels with their signature red soles, a classic LelaRose dress or a sparkly gold necklace from Tiffany with the recognizable robin’s-egg blue packaging. The store gives a second...
On the runway: CDH LABEL Clothing Co. celebrates 15 years of style
There truly was only one way to celebrate a fashion milestone for this designer — on the runway. Cary D. Heard, creator of CDH LABEL Clothing Co., hosted the Fierce, Fly & Fabulous Fifteen Year Anniversary Fashion Expo on Sept. 13 inside the Triveni Center ballroom in Monroeville. Nearly 200...
Carnegie Mellon’s CS Academy brings free coding education to students worldwide
The whiteboard in Professor Mark Stehlik’s office at Carnegie Mellon University still has the details of what turned into a computer science program for high school students. Stehlik and colleague David Kosbie co-founded CMU (Carnegie Mellon University) CS (Computer Science) Academy, offering online computer science courses in 2017. Since its...
Tu Y Yo café in Sewickley offers Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets
Tu Y Yo means “You and I” in Spanish. It’s the moniker of the newest café in Sewickley, offering Latin American coffee, small bites and sweets. “This is my newest journey,” said owner Grace Betancourt Jones, who lives in Fox Chapel. “I talked with my husband, my children, my mother...
Taste of Sewickley fundraiser surpasses $1M for KidsVoice
Taste of Sewickley began as a small potluck among friends a decade ago and has grown into a well-known Sewickley fundraiser where dozens of volunteers plan, cook and serve their neighbors a multi-course gourmet meal. Children are the focus of the annual event that raises money for KidsVoice. The Allegheny...
Coffee concern: Tariffs ‘affect the whole supply chain’
Brazil is the world’s largest coffee-producing country and the second-largest coffee-consuming country, according to Specialty Coffee Association. It also currently has the highest tariff — 50%, according to Cafe Imports, an independent importer and developer of some of the world’s finest specialty green coffees, which refers to unroasted coffee beans....
A true love story: Penn Hills High School sweethearts celebrate 75 years of marriage
Sitting side by side, Harold McKamish with his arm around his wife, Daisy, the couple recalled the first time they met. They were juniors at Penn Hills High School — seated next to each other in Spanish class. The year prior, Daisy was chosen as sophomore queen. Each class had...
Sewickley barber’s passion for hair inspired by family history
A black-and-white photograph of Justin David’s great-great-grandfather giving David’s great-grandfather his first haircut is adhered to the top right corner of the mirror inside The Sewickley Barbershop at David’s styling station. A second image, this one in color, that captured his mother, Pamela Kim, giving his father, Robert Kim, a...
What to know if you’re going to the Steelers’ home opener
Here. We. Go. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday on the North Shore in the season home opener. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play his first game at home for the black and gold. Steelers wide receiver...
Sewickley’s Laughlin Children’s Center has a new executive director
Children are at the heart of Chrissy Dale’s new job as executive director at the Laughlin Children’s Center in Sewickley. Founded in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and families across the region. It provides academic support, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychological...
Kamin Science Center announces enhancements from the $65 million donation
The new logo unveiled for the Kamin Science Center on Thursday has a “K” for Kamin and an image that represents a telescope positioned toward a sky of stars — signifying the love of science by Daniel G. Kamin and the gift of a lifetime to the museum on Pittsburgh’s...
What’s with all the orange around Downtown Pittsburgh?
Some of Pittsburgh’s Downtown businesses have been lit up in orange and more joined in on Tuesday evening for Hunger Action Day. The buildings will continue to illuminate orange throughout September, according to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. In addition to Acrisure Stadium, other buildings in the city include...
Sewickley Heights couple owns Comfort Keepers, providing caregivers for seniors
Sondra MacArtney initially thought paying for a caregiver seemed like an unnecessary expense — but turns out it is “wonderful” to have help. “I can’t see well and sometimes I need help with choosing the right colors to wear,” said the 87-year-old, who goes by “Sondy” and resides in an...
Chrysanthemums add colorful hues to autumn in Western Pennsylvania
As most flowers lose their color this time of the year, chrysanthemums are just beginning to bloom. The flowers, also known as “mums,” are perfect for fall because they are hardy and can endure some fluctuations in temperature, experts said. You most likely will spot them popping up on front...
Students return to an updated Sewickley Academy Senior School
Nataliya DiDomenico, Global Studies Coordinator and English as a Foreign Language teacher, sat at a new desk waiting for her first class of the school year. “I am excited,” said DiDomenico, who is in her 14th year at Sewickley Academy. “I feel like my students will be energized. Everything is...
Tea and Inspiration at Sewickley Public Library sparks meaningful conversation
Tea and Inspiration is a monthly gathering at Sewickley Public Library where guests share a warm beverage and their thoughts through meaningful conversations while tea and cookies are served. Cards with inspirational quotes and messages related to a theme are available to be read and discussed. “My favorite part of...
Head of the class: Bloomfield barber gives free back-to-school haircuts for children
For Emmanuel “Manny” Torres, barbering is about more than giving someone a haircut. It’s a higher calling. “I feel my purpose in the world is to help people,” said Torres, 30, just before he started giving free haircuts to children on Saturday. “That’s a big reason why I got into...
Peek inside a featured Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour home
The garage at the Mexican War Streets home of Beth and John Kocur doesn’t have any vehicles. It does, however, have several comfortable couches and chairs, big screen televisions and a fully stocked bar. The owners call it The Back Alley Drinkery. The Kocurs often open the garage door to...
