Kristina Serafini stories, Page 6
Bilingual books keep folktales alive for South Hills immigrant, refugee families
Gabriel Ajang remembers back to his childhood in South Sudan where his parents would tell him the tale of the impatient hyena and his friends, the hippo and lion. It had an important message — to be patient — and was always capped off with a song in their native...
Photo Gallery: 100th Day of School Fashion Show at McClellan Elementary
Students got creative when celebrating the 100th day of school at McClellan Elementary Wednesday. They got into the spirit by showing off special outfits during a school fashion show. Kristina Serafini is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Kristina at 412-324-1405 4-digit 6405, kserafini@tribweb.com or via Twitter @KristinaS_Trib....
Pirates gear headed to Bradenton for spring trainingVideo
It wasn’t only the balmy temperatures that made it feel a little like spring this morning. Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse staff and workers from Recker Transfer began around 7 a.m. at PNC Park loading equipment and other items onto a truck bound for Bradenton, Fla., for the start of spring training....
Students perform, learn from cast at Pittsburgh ‘Hamilton’ programVideo
The story of Alexander Hamilton was brought to life on Friday as more than 2,500 students from the region were given the opportunity to attend a special matinee performance of “Hamilton” at the Benedum after spending weeks in their classrooms learning about the statesman and other Founding Fathers. The students,...
Baldwin Borough Public Library to open at long lastVideo
They’ve been waiting decades for this moment. Coming in mid-March, Baldwin Borough Public Library will open its doors to a new library in a building it can call its own. “I pinch myself every day. I just cannot believe it,” said Nancy Musser, adult services coordinator who has worked at...
‘Cool Down for Warmth’ returns to Market Square for 5th yearVideo
With temperatures hovering in the teens Tuesday morning, the construction of a 1,000 square-foot ice house in the middle of Market Square seemed only appropriate. For the fifth year, Dollar Energy Fund will host the “Cool Down for Warmth” on Thursday and Friday. The event aims to raise awareness and...
All 335 students at Brentwood’s Elroy Elementary receive free coats
Students at Elroy Elementary school recently received a gift that warmed more than their hearts. All 335 students at the Brentwood Borough school received a new winter coat Jan. 16, thanks to the nonprofit Operation Warm. “It’s just seeing kids come to school without hats and gloves, and knowing that...
New Thomas Jefferson High School expected to open for 2019-20
Administrators say the new Thomas Jefferson High School will be open for the 2019-20 school year — one year after the $95 million building originally was expected to open. Superintendent Michael Ghilani promises the new school will be worth the wait. “You have to get it right and you have...
