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Another installment of South West Chamber of Commerce’s Impactful Women series took place on Nov. 9 with Women in Military. Around 30 guests attended the lunch at AC Hotels Marriott in Southpointe. Speakers included retired Naval Officer Amy Knight, veteran career development director for the Veterans Leadership Program; Casey Nowicki,...

The glass creations were inspired by nature. Pittsburgh Glass Center collaborated with Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to fashion art for the garden’s new welcome center in an exhibit called “Second Nature.” Eleven local artists are featured in the display, which will be on-site at the garden center in North Fayette through...

Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland ran unopposed and was reelected to a four-year term. She received 939 votes and there were 29 write-ins. For council, three incumbents will retain their seats — Democrat William Henderson received 685 votes and Republicans Joseph Verduci and Bruce Ghelarducci received 589 and 540 votes, respectively,...

The race for Chartiers Valley School Board had four open four-year seats and one open two-year seat. Five candidates were on the ballot for the four-year seats. Lisa Trainor, Herb Ohliger and Mitchell Montani Jr. were all cross-filed and received 4,679, 4,424 and 4,306 votes, respectively. Democrat Megan Sexton edged...

Junior Achievement of Western PA is shining attention on tomorrow’s leaders with its latest initiative, 18 Under Eighteen. Looking to showcase teens and inspire others, 18 under Eighteen will celebrate and honor 18 youths in our communities for making a difference through their exemplary leadership. Nominations are being accepted through...

Three Allegheny County municipalities have sued PennDOT to halt a bridge project along Interstate 79 that could result in tolls being imposed there to help pay for the work. The bridge, which borders Collier and is located in Bridgeville and South Fayette, goes over Route 50. It has been targeted...

Breweries across Pennsylvania are offering patrons a way to help feed the hungry through the inaugural Hops for Hunger campaign taking place during November. “Pennsylvania is one of the preeminent brewing states in the nation, boasting over 400 breweries — and the number is growing. But just as our brewery...

A 12-year-old student from Chartiers Valley School District died Wednesday after collapsing at basketball practice, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Jayson Kidd, of Bridgeville, collapsed during warm-ups at about 5 p.m. and was taken to a local hospital where he died. Kidd was a student at the...

“The Kennywood exit!” “Pardon?” I replied. “I take the Kennywood exit to get to your house. First exit after the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.” “Oh, well, yes. That is ‘the Kennywood exit!’ ” This conversation took place as I gave directions to my Swissvale home to someone kind enough to take...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recognized Chartiers Valley Middle School science teacher Scott Caplan as their September Most Valuable Teacher. The award recognizes teachers that bring STEM to life in the classroom through the Penguins’ Future Goals-Hockey Scholar Program, which uses hockey simulations and modules to explore the real-life applications of...

Bridgeville Adam Antczak sold property at 1343 Main St. to Daniel Joseph Woodall II and Leslie Claire Taylor for $210,000. John States sold property at 244 St. Clair St. to Jermaine Lewis and Shadaia Rice for $65,000. Alia Properties LLC sold property at 1341 Missouri Ave. to Benjamin and Amy...

Five candidates will square off this November seeking one of three open seats on Heidelberg council. All three seats are four-year terms. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list, Democrats Dorothy McCartney, Richard A. Pattinato and Sharon Wicobroda will face Republicans Charles L. Jones and John...

Chartiers Valley School Board has five total open seats — four, four-year terms and one, two-year term. Running for the four-year seats are Mitchell Montani Jr., Megan Sexton, Julie Steele, Lisa Trainor and Herb Ohliger. Ohliger is also running uncontested for the two-year seat, according to the Allegheny County Office...

Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland is running unopposed for reelection this November. However, when it comes to the council race, voters in Bridgeville will choose from seven candidates for four, four-year seats on borough council. Incumbents Virginia Bott Schneider, Bruce Ghelarducci, William Henderson and Joseph Verduci will face newcomers Michael Chiodo,...

Six candidates will square off in November, each seeking one of the three open seats on the Collier board of commissioners. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, Democrats Mary Ann Cupples Wisniowski, Sadie Lee Restivo and Frank Trosky will face Republicans Wayne M. Chiurazzi, Timothy...

Even as the seasons start to change, one constant remains in Bridgeville — the problem with rain and subsequent flooding. To kick off the Oct. 11 council meeting, Bob Fryer, former head of Bridgeville’s planning commission and current South Fayette resident, spoke extensively about his ideas for solutions to Bridgeville’s...

Scott’s commissioners race has candidates in Wards 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 – but according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list, only the Ward 4 race has multiple candidates. Samuel J. Dalfonso and Raymond J. Owens seek the seat that’s currently held by David Calabria....

South Fayette is becoming more connected. The Southern Beltway is opening on Oct. 15, creating the second major interchange for the community of more than 16,000 residents. The new section of the beltway starts at Interstate 79 near the Allegheny and Washington county line and goes to Route 22. It...

The man suspected of gunning down a mail carrier Thursday in Collier told investigators he believed the carrier had poisoned him, according to charges filed in federal court. Eric Kortz, 53, of Pittsburgh, is charged with murder of an employee of the United States and possession of a firearm, court...