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North Allegheny hosts Just for Girls sports camp
Competition can sometimes keep girls from trying a new sport in school, said Michelle Ruiz, the health and physical education teacher at Marshall Middle School. With Just for Girls camp, held July 31-Aug. 4 at the North Allegheny School District, girls were introduced to two to three different sports each...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 6, 2023
Bellevue Joseph Suto sold property at Jacks Run Road to Joshua and Natalie Neurohr for $90,000. Andrew Badger sold property at 139 Sheridan Ave. to Joseph Carmen and Allison Murtha Laneve for $460,000. Codey Wentz sold property at 128 Washington Ave. to Emily Solan for $255,000. Etna SQZ Capital LLC...
In brief, news from Longvue Acres Garden Club, Myasthenia Gravis Association
Incredible Edible Landscaping The Longvue Acres Garden Club will present “Incredible Edible Landscaping” by Pat Morgan, Penn State Master Gardener, as its August program. Pat will show how to blend fruits, vegetables, and fruits to create a garden both delightful and delicious. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug....
Sewickley singer marks 20 years of promoting patriotism
A local man has devoted the past 20 years of his life to sharing love, compassion, patriotism and kindness with others, in a wholesome and admirable fashion. On most summer nights, John Tucci of Sewickley can be seen — or more appropriately, heard — at local youth sporting events and...
NA earns a top school ranking in debate, speech
North Allegheny is a 2023 Debate School of Excellence, after an exceptional performance at the annual National Speech and Debate Championships in Phoenix in June. Several students from North Allegheny also won individual school record-breaking honors. “The Debate School of Excellence award is given to the Top 20 Debate schools...
Student news from the North Allegheny area
Connor Chen, a student at Bradford Woods Elementary School, has been recognized in two recent math competitions. In the Mathleague.org competition, Conner finished in first place out of all third graders in Pennsylvania, in fifth place among third graders nationally, and in fifth place among third graders internationally. This past...
Youngsters learn first aid in Hampton Little Medical School program
You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to, as the motto goes, be prepared. “Let’s say you’re in the school lunchroom, and somebody is eating a grape,” Dr. Kim Roth told youngsters attending day camp at the Hampton Community Center. “And they start coughing and holding their throat a...
Cindystock brings 2 days of music and charity to North Hills
A special two day event will commemorate 20 years of Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates. At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Cindystock favorite and veteran singer songwriter Dan Navarro will play a set of songs featured on numerous album covers...
3 North Allegheny students chosen for paid internships through Bank of America
Three North Allegheny Senior High School students served as paid interns at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh this summer through the Bank of America’s Student Leaders program. The eight-week summer internship provides students with experience in serving their communities, enabling them to develop leadership and practical workforce skills. The Pittsburgh-based...
North Allegheny hosts active shooter response training for North Hills officers
It’s training police officers hope to never use. “Heaven forbid, if (an active shooter event) would happen, they would have to familiarity with the buildings,” said Greg Garcia, a Ross Township police officer and and member of the North Hills Special Response Team. Police officers from throughout Allegheny County’s northern...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 30, 2023
Bellevue Zachary Richert sold property at 173 N Sprague Ave. to Chauncey Foster for $285,000. Estate of Alfonso Siriani Jr. sold property at 144 S Bryant Ave. to Victoria Randall and Kaitlin Elliot for $164,000. Etna Denise Bowland sold property at 16-18 Bridge St. to 16 Bridge LLC for $165,000....
Franklin Park, a community in transition, celebrates bicentennial
Franklin Park Manager Rege Ebner admits that the borough’s 200-year history as a sleepy outcropping of Pittsburgh doesn’t include many claims to fame. “The only thing we do know is it was named after Ben Franklin, though we’re not sure why,” Ebner said. Nonetheless, the borough of about 15,000 people...
Adzema Pharmacy offers doses of charm, modern care in McCandless
You’d be out of luck searching for an egg sandwich or plate of lasagna at a typical pharmacy, save for the frozen food aisle. Adzema Pharmacy in McCandless is different, with a lunch counter just a few steps away from a fully stocked drug store, all under one roof. It’s...
Hydration important as youth sports heat up in North Allegheny Area for the fall
There’s no rest for the weary when it comes to youth sports. Even in the summer, young athletes gear up for the fall season. But it’s still summer and likely hot, so play it safe, said Dr. Tyler McCardell, a board director for McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority, who is also...
Bradford Woods Conservancy hosts storytelling event
The Bradford Woods Conservancy will host its annual storytelling event, Friday evening July 28 at 7 p.m. Folks will gather at the reserve in Bradford Woods at the corner of Lincoln and Bradford Road, where they can walk down the trail to a beautiful outdoor area and sit around the...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 23, 2023
Bellevue James McGurgan sold property at 713-715 Clinton Pl to Stefania James for $239,700. Katherine Beattie sold property at 509 Highland Pl to Jonathan Hyslop and Kathryn Senko for $125,000. Kenneth Draim sold property at 149 N Sprague Ave. to Andrew and Patricia Folmer for $324,000. Bradford Woods Nancy Snyder...
New hotel coming to McCandless Crossing
A new hotel is coming to Mc- Candless Crossing. AdVenture Development, which developed and manages McCandless Crossing, announced this month that it has been awarded a Hampton Inn & Suites franchise from Hilton Hotels with plans to construct a new hotel, expected to begin in mid-2024. McCandless Crossing is a 1.2...
What’s new at Northland Library in McCandless
New library hours As of Sept. 10, the Northland Library will open on Sundays. Regular hours beginning that day are: Sunday – 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New...
North Allegheny begins celebrating 75th birthday
In 1948, a loaf of bread was 15 cents, a movie ticket was 60 cents, the average cost of new house was $7,700, historical archives say, and the North Allegheny School District was born. The district officially turned 75 on June 10. There’s been much growth since its inception in...
Divine Grace in Cranberry hosts summer festival
Divine Grace Parish in Cranberry Townsip is hosting a three-day parish festival Aug. 11-13 at its St. Ferdinand Church location, a community event open to the public that has historically drawn from 15,000 to 20,000 people. St. Ferdinand Church is located at 2535 Rochester Road. The festival will offer carnival...
Summer brings community festivities to Marshall Township
Summer is sizzling in Marshall Township with two upcoming concerts, an outdoor movie, and its annual community day. The 56 East Band with Special Guest “The Hex” of Waddell’s Rock School will be in concert July 28, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Elias Fry Barn in Knob Hill...
Car crashes into Longhorn Steakhouse in McCandless
A car crashed into the vestibule of the McCandless Longhorn Steakhouse on Tuesday around 1 p.m., pinning a 17-year-old female employee underneath the vehicle. First responders rescued the employee using the Jaws of Life. The driver, an 81-year-old woman, and the employee were taken to a nearby hospital with moderate...
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Allegheny’s Tyree Alualu
A popular trend in football is an effort to de-emphasis the physical aspect of the game, such as NFL Pro Bowl flag football and 7-on-7 summer leagues. That might be OK for some, but not for North Allegheny senior Tyree Alualu. He is an old-school throwback who thrives on the...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 16, 2023
Bellevue John Stahl Jr. sold property at 184 N Sprague Ave. to Todd Williams and Alexa Roberts for $250,000. Etna Daniel Lisjack sold property at 316 Butler St. to Richard and Timothy Miller for $80,250. Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority sold property at Sherman Ave. to Bryan Holland for $1,300. Franklin...
In brief: News from North Park, McCandless Democrats and more
Making your garden grow Join the Allegheny County Master Gardeners for a free celebration of all things gardens and gardening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29 at the North Park demonstration gardens at the corner of Babcock Boulevard and Ingomar Road. The event will include kid’s activities, garlic...
