North Allegheny category, Page 59
In brief: News from McCandless, Memorial Park EPC
Meet & Greet The McCandless Democratic Committee will host a Summer 2022 Meet & Greet on Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Devlin Park, 9955 Grubbs Rd., behind the town hall. Elected officials, committee members and local residents will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served. There will be...
North Hills churches schedule joint service at Hartwood Acres
The Elfinwild, Parkwood, and Hampton Presbyterian churches will host a combined worship service outdoors at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches. The Hampton praise band and the Parkwood praise members will provide...
Memorial Park Church schedules McCandless blood drive
Memorial Park Church is teaming up with Vitalant to host a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on Monday, July 25. The blood drive will be hosted in the Clayton Center on the main campus at 8800 Peebles Road in McCandless. Child care will be provided for parents who want to...
Fanciful ‘Xanadu’ rolls into Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park
A musical fantasy with rad costumes — on wheels — will transform the stage at Allegheny RiverTrail Park for an out-of-this-world rendition of “Xanadu.” Riverfront Theater Company’s Young Artists will transport audiences to the disco-loving days of 1980 for the roller skating adventure. It will be presented at 7 p.m....
Work through November on Freeport Road, Marshall
Roadway improvement work on Route 910 (Gibsonia Road) in Richland Township and Route 4054 (Freeport Road) in Marshall Township is expected to get underway July 18, weather permitting and last through mid-November. Single lane restrictions are expected to occur as needed daily in the following locations: Route 910 between Hardt...
Work on Peebles Pavilion begins
Ground has been broken and work is under way for the new Peebles Pavilion, an open-air classroom, at Peebles Elementary School. A ceremony was held June 28 at the school. The Peebles Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Pavilion Committee presented a $50,000 check to pay for the cost of construction. The pavilion...
In brief: News from North Park, Shaler, Gibsonia, McCandless
Azure Family Concerts Autism Pittsburgh will host a concert by the Rick Laus Jazz Band from 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Harmar shelter in North Park. Azure Family Concerts Pittsburgh is a program of Autism Pittsburgh to foster community for people with autism by presenting interactive concerts in...
Bradford Woods Conservancy to host storytelling events
The Bradford Woods Conservancy will host its annual storytelling event at the Reserve in Bradford Woods on Friday night July 29 at 7 p.m. People are advised to come a few minutes early as the group will be making s’mores before storytelling around a campfire. People should bring a chair...
Police in McCandless, Franklin Park to celebrate National Night Out
National Night Out, a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, will be celebrated across the country on Aug. 2, and two police departments in the North Allegheny area have announced their plans. The McCandless police department will be sponsoring a National Night Out event that night, from 5-8 p.m. at...
Pizza shop celebrating new McCandless location, half of grand opening proceeds to benefit breast cancer research
A McCandless pizza shop is celebrating the grand opening of its new location by donating half of its grand opening day proceeds to a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer research. Large Plain Pizza and Pints — formerly known as Large Plain Pizza — is celebrating the opening of its new...
August programs at Northland Library in McCandless
These events are planned at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road Adult Summer Reading Bookshelf bingo – Now through August 31. Register online at northlandlibrary.beanstack.org/ There are two more chances for registered readers to win a $25 gift card to Target or Trader Joe’s through the biweekly drawing, and each...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 10, 2022
^ Tim Wilson sold property at 623 Highland Place to Carolyn Wilson for $180,000. Bradford Woods Michael Brady sold property at 56 Forest Road to Sean and Erin Currie for $375,000. Jean Oppedal sold property at 112 Saybrook Hbr to Holiday Ross for $330,000. Etna Marcia Bonk sold property at...
History of Ross Park Mall to be explored at McCandless heritage center
Ross Park Mall isn’t just a shopping destination, it transformed the economy of the region, said local historian Scott Baret. A History of Ross Park Mall will be presented at the McCandless Northern Allegheny Heritage History Center on July 21 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The history center is...
Artisan Markets scheduled at McCandless Crossing
McCandless Crossing is hosting Summer Artisan Markets featuring handmade gifts from local makers and live music from regional performing artists. The next monthly market takes place on July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the big tent on the Town Green. Future markets are scheduled for Aug. 20...
Peebles District VFC announces service upgrade in pre-hospital care
After nine months of preparation and success in getting a state licensure upgrade to the Intermediate Advanced Life Support level, the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company is able to carry additional equipment in its emergency vehicles and provide higher quality pre-hospital care to patients, officials said. “Our Advanced EMT and...
North Allegheny student news
The Monica Chibuogu Nneji Foundation has awarded North Allegheny Senior High School graduate Tejas Prasanna a $500 scholarship. She plans to study biology at University of Pittsburgh. The MCNF College Scholarship program is designed to support students pursuing higher education in health care fields such as nursing, medicine, occupational therapy,...
Maryland businessman wins North Allegheny alum award
William F. Rothenbach, a 1972 graduate of North Allegheny High School, received the North Allegheny Foundation’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award for excellence in business. Shortly before receiving that award, he received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Edinboro University, where he graduated in 1976. He was recognized by Edinboro for success...
North Allegheny hosts July 13 open house to recruit school bus drivers
Those looking for a job that’s flexible, has summers off, offers health benefits and a competitive wage may want to consider driving a bus for the North Allegheny School District. Those interested can attend a transportation career open house on July 13, hosted by the NA Transportation Department, from 10...
Waste pickup problems draw complaints in McCandless
Staffing issues at Waste Management, the trash collection agency contracted by McCandless, likely caused missed residential trash pickups in the township over the past month, a company official said. “Missed pickups can occur for a number of reasons. In McCandless, missed pickups have been caused by a strain on staffing,”...
Inspired Women charitable group to host garden party in Wexford
The Pittsburgh North and Sewickley chapters of Inspired Women Paying it Forward will host a joint garden party on July 7 at 251 Westvue Road in Wexford. Registration is 5:30 p.m. with a 6-7 p.m. dinner meeting. Inspired Women Paying it Forward is open to anyone interested in combining forces...
Academy offers students a career path in insurance industry
The state Insurance Department and insurance professionals are hosting the Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy for college students interested in a career in the insurance industry. The academy will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry and connect them with career resources. It takes place Aug. 1-4, at...
With North Allegheny grad at helm, Penn State goes on run to club baseball World Series
The top-seeded Penn State D1 club baseball team went into the bottom of the ninth down 3-1 against Florida State in the semifinals of the National Club Baseball Association World Series in Greenwood, S.C. With a win, the Nittany Lions would get to play Florida State again for a berth...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 26, 2022
Etna Jolo Realty Inc. sold property at 407-1/2 Butler St. to James Olson for $20,000. Franklin Park Robert Nolan sold property at 1615 King James Drive to Andrew and Bethany Anne Bukowinski for $426,000. Julie Yates trustee sold property at 1438 Laurel Drive to Lynn Vescio for $638,000. Deborah Gigler...
North Allegheny school news: Forensics Institute, golf classic
North Allegheny Forensics Institute is a week-long summer camp geared toward North Allegheny students interested in learning about speech and debate. The most experienced and successful members of the North Allegheny Speech and Debate Team, which is ranked No. 13 in the nation, run the camp. Campers will be given...
Take care when handling fireworks
Fireworks are a staple of many Independence Day celebrations, and state and health officials are warning people to be careful when handling them. Fireworks are not toys, said Acting State Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey. “First and foremost, we want people to understand the risks, how to properly handle fireworks and...
