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Golf outing benefits Franklin Park Scholarship Fund
Taking a Monday off for a round of golf is a good thing, at least for high school students from Franklin Park looking for extra college funds. All the proceeds from Franklin Park’s 21st annual Community Scholarship Golf Outing, to be held July 29 at Shannopin Country Club in Ben...
St. Aidan continues festival tradition in McCandless
For more than 30 years, the St. Aidan Festival has been a local summertime tradition, drawing in thousands for fun, food, fellowship and maybe even a little bit of faith. The festival draws around 10,000 people over the four days, with this year’s event held from July 31 to Aug....
5K in North Park benefits scholarships for Pine-Richland, Shady Side Academy students
They say you don’t have to be an athlete to sprint, jog or stroll for 3.1 miles. But it helps. Given his prowess on the football field and baseball diamond, Killian Cavanaugh would have had no trouble completing a course of that distance in an event scheduled for July 27...
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals. This year, however, was different as it was her last trip as a high school athlete after graduating in...
Northland Radio Hour presents July 11 mystery program
Join Northland Public Library staff members as they perform the mystery “Candy Matson, Yukon 2-8209” at 6:30 p.m. July 11. You can view it in person to watch the recording process by registering online, in person at the Ask a Librarian Desk or by calling 412-366-8100, ext. 113. If you...
Franklin Park couple help opioid awareness bill become law
A Franklin Park couple who lost a daughter in 2020 to fentanyl poisoning are working with state legislators to get a bill passed that will help fight the opioid crisis and support those suffering from addiction. An overwhelming bipartisan majority of the House passed House Bill 1783, which would help...
Blood drive planned in McCandless toddler’s name
Although she’s only 22 months old, Clementine Blackham of McCandless already has needed up to 50 transfusions for a rare genetic disorder, and her parents know firsthand the value of giving blood. A Clementine Blackham Replenishment Blood Drive, scheduled for 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 22 at St. John’s Lutheran...
Majestic home in Marshall on the market for $1.49M
Set to be move-in ready this summer, the newly built Colonial-style home at 2007 Mallard Lane in Marshall offers a rare chance to skip the wait for new construction. Priced at $1,499,900, this two-story brick residence boasts 10-foot ceilings, a stacked stone gas fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen designed for...
North Allegheny area briefs, week of June 24, 2024
Franklin Park festival Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park is scheduled for June 29 on the lower fields at Blueberry Hill Park, off Blaine’s Way. The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and features inflatable attractions, food trucks, activities, entertainment, a petting zoo, ax throwing, and live music. The night...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bradford Woods Robert Drescher sold property at 716 Woodland Road to James and Kristen Mullen for $1,078,500. Etna Estate of Gerard Sisca III sold property at 1 Elizabeth St. to Rebecca Diverniero and Jason Lucina for $220,000. Franklin Park James McBrier sold property at 1703 Saw Grass Ct to Brian...
North Allegheny reduces number of bus stops
Reducing the number of bus stops in North Allegheny School District for 2024-25 should result in shorter travel times and cost savings for the district, according to discussion at the June 12 school board meeting. Parents were notified of the pending changes via a June 13 email from Scott Mergen,...
‘Summertime welcomes new life’ at North Park’s Latodami Nature Center
It’s hot and the convenience of air conditioning makes staying indoors alluring, but naturalists at the Latodami Nature Center in North Park may be able to top that. “Summertime welcomes new life and exciting opportunities to view animals, plants and fungus, and Latodami helps nature lovers explore these experiences,” said...
Richland hires new manager for 1st time since 1981
A Richland native is the new township manager. The board of supervisors on June 19 authorized the appointment of Brian O’Malley, a Pine-Richland High School graduate, as manager/secretary/treasurer, effective July 5 at an annual salary of $137,800. O’Malley started work in Richland on June 17, replacing Dean Bastianini, who was...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
EcoVillage information session Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will host a free in-person information session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Attendees will hear from community members and watch a slide presentation with a question-and-answer session about the...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 20, 2024
Bellevue Nicholas Falcone sold property at 12 Keswick Ave. to Travis Montgomery and Mary Trum for $255,000. Bradford Woods Susan Law sold property at 119 Forest Road to Theodore and Emilee Andrianos for $135,000. Etna John Bruder sold property at 106 Grant Ave. to Huntington National Bank for $25,000. Franklin...
7-time WPIAL champion coach Spencer Stefko steps down at North Allegheny
One of the most successful and unique coaches in WPIAL girls basketball history has resigned. Spencer Stefko has stepped away after 18 years on the sidelines, the past nine as girls basketball coach at North Allegheny. “I hate to lose him,” North Allegheny athletic director Bob Bozzuto said. “He was...
3D printer purchased in memory of North Allegheny graduate
A new 3D printer at North Allegheny Intermediate High School is emblazoned with a plaque honoring former technology student and 2019 graduate Ian Brunner. The North Allegheny Foundation was able to purchase the printer from Ian’s family, who wanted to give back to the school district that nurtured their son’s...
‘Lip dub’ video celebrates 30 years of Marshall Middle School
More than 830 students, an iPhone and lots of lip-synching helped celebrate Marshall Middle School’s 30th anniversary. The North Allegheny school in Marshall Township spent the year celebrating its third decade over the year, including recording a “lip dub” video. “A ‘lip dub’ video is the filming of a group...
Damar Hamlin’s basketball game at North Allegheny benefits his charity
Football player Damar Hamlin hosted a celebrity basketball game June 8 at North Allegheny Senior High School, drawing in big names and hundreds of fans, with sales supporting the Chasing M’s Foundation, his charity. The Buffalo Bills safety, who originally is from McKees Rocks, led the night’s Blue Team to...
Music of the Heart recital at Duquesne University offers opportunities to shine
Move over, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. You have company. “We are privileged to have close to 100 superstars ready to dazzle you with their talents and abilities,” Katie Harrill announced from the Mary Pappert School of Music stage at Duquesne University. “Some are stepping into the spotlight for the...
In brief: North Allegheny area events, week of June 10, 2024
Outdoor concert series McCandless Crossing will host its annual outdoor summer concert series and introduces a new jazz offering on the second Sunday afternoon of each month throughout the summer. The weekly series runs through Sept. 30 and features local and regional performers in a variety of musical genres. Concerts...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 9, 2024
Bradford Woods Robert Drescher sold property at 716 Woodland Road to James and Kristen Mullen for $1,078,500. Etna Estate of Gerard Sisca III sold property at 1 Elizabeth St. to Rebecca Diverniero and Jason Lucina for $220,000. Franklin Park James McBrier sold property at 1703 Saw Grass Ct to Brian...
Acclaimed senior class accomplished plenty for North Allegheny baseball
The worst day for any high school baseball coach is cut day, says North Allegheny’s Andrew Heck. That’s when the roster gets whittled down before the season opener. But in his mind, there is also a close second. That’s whenever the season ends short of the state finals. For North...
Former WPIAL, Wild Things player James Meeker gets MLB call-up from Brewers
Former WPIAL baseball player James Meeker, a North Allegheny graduate who got his professional start with the Washington Wild Things, was called up to the major leagues Friday for the first time. The Milwaukee Brewers promoted the right-handed pitcher from Triple-A Nashville, where he was 1-0 this season with a...
North Hills Ebony Women scholarship reception set for June 23 in McCandless
North Hills Ebony Women Inc. will host its annual scholarship reception at 3 p.m. June 23 at La Roche University’s Zappala Campus Center in McCandless. The occasion celebrates the achievements of Black high school and college students who have been awarded academic scholarships by NHEW. Since its founding in 1979,...
