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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 20, 2021
Today’s games Class 5A Quarterfinals 1-Penn-Trafford (15-4) vs. 8-North Hills (13-5) 2 p.m. at Fox Chapel Coaches: Denny Little, Penn-Trafford; Libby Gasior, North Hills Winner plays: Winner of 13-Connellsville (10-8)/5-Chartiers Valley (12-7) on Tuesday in semifinals Players to watch: Allie Prady, Sr., IF, Penn-Trafford; Sophia Roncone, Jr., P, North Hills...
Hampton High School students bringing back live theater with ‘Pippin’
Hampton High School students are bringing live theater back after last year’s covid-related hiatus. Students will tell the tale of searching for happiness amid empty promises and lurid temptations in their presentation of “Pippin,” staged for in-person audiences and online. “It’s both a humorous allegory about growing up and a...
West View councilman loses primary bid; 3 other incumbents, newcomer win nominations
An incumbent member of West View borough council lost his bid in the May 18 primary to run for another term. Five Democrats were on the ticket vying for party nominations to run in November for four open seats on West View borough council. Councilman Eugene Borio, who has served...
Ross commissioner candidate wins party nomination by 1 vote; write-ins could challenge incumbents this fall
Three of the four Ross Township commissioners who are up for reelection this year faced no opposition in the primary for party nominations, but could face challenges for their seats in November’s general election from people who received write-in votes. Three candidates — two Democrats and a Republican — ran...
McCandless councilman defeated in primary; write-in votes could shape race for 2 seats in November
Incumbent McCandless Councilman David Smith lost a bid in Tuesday’s primary to run for a full, four-year term in the November general election. Smith, who represents the 4th Ward, received 71 votes in the primary. He was defeated by GOP challenger Jason Singer, who received 397 votes. Smith was appointed...
2 incumbent North Hills school directors, 4 others nominated to run in general election
Six of the eight candidates seeking party nominations in Tuesday’s primary will run against each other in November for four open seats on the North Hills school board. Only two of the four incumbent board members whose seats are up at the end of the year ran in the spring...
8 candidates for North Allegheny school board win nominations to face-off for 4 seats
The eight candidates running in Tuesday’s primary for North Allegheny school board all received party nominations to square off again for four open seats in the fall general election. Only one of the four NA school directors whose terms expire this year is running again. Board members Andy Chomos, Allison...
Hampton’s Recycle Rama a success
Hampton once again staged a successful recycling program where items, such as electronics and glass, were diverted from landfills. Recycle Rama was hosted May 15 at Hampton Community Park. Just two years ago, more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected, according to JVS Environmental, which also was a...
La Roche hosting outdoor college fair featuring 50-plus schools
La Roche University in McCandless is hosting an outdoor college fair with more than 50 colleges, universities and educational institutions scheduled to participate. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The rain-date for the event is at the same time on May...
North Allegheny teacher accused of dragging 6-year-old girl with Down syndrome won’t face criminal charges
A teacher at North Allegheny’s Hosack Elementary School who was placed on administrative leave May 4 while McCandless police investigated allegations that a young girl with Down syndrome was dragged across the floor during a gym class will not face criminal charges, according to authorities. The McCandless police department began...
In brief: Discounted amusement tickets, plant sale and more in the North Hills
Discounted amusement tickets available Ross Township Community Center is offering discounted tickets to the following amusement parks. All are good for use any day. • Idlewild and Soak Zone: $35 • Kennywood: $35 • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: $13 • Sandcastle: $26 • Waldameer Park: $41 Tickets can be...
Kasperowicz suing Pine-Richland School District for defamation of character
Former Pine-Richland High School head football coach Eric Kasperowicz on Friday filed a lawsuit for defamation of character against Pine-Richland School District and several district officials for comments school officials made in the wake of his dismissal. Kasperowicz, who was informed on April 14 that his contract would not be...
Police from 13 North Hills communities running DUI checkpoints this weekend
Police officers from 13 communities will be out looking for impaired motorists this weekend as part of the North Hills DUI Task Force. This is the seventh year the task force has been in operation. The organization has conducted 230 check points and roving patrols. During that period, 2,100 motorists...
North Allegheny, UPMC hosting covid vaccine clinic at high school staff, families, students
North Allegheny School District staff, families and students 16 and older have until noon Saturday to sign up for a covid-19 vaccination at the high school early next week. The district is partnering with UPMC to host the voluntary vaccination clinic in the cafeteria of the senior high school starting...
State Ag & Youth grant will help North Hills Community Outreach expand garden programs
A North Hills charity that provides food and social services is receiving a state grant to help expand operations at its community garden. The $2,750 Ag and Youth Grant grant will be used to expand the Rosalinda Sauro Sirriani Garden in Bellevue, state Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-North Side, announced May...
Clock runs out on North Hills science teacher vying for $20K prize from NHL
North Hills Middle School teacher and avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan Anthony Burns already netted $10,000 in technology donations for his school from the NHL when he entered a three-way race to score triple the amount of tech for his school. But the clock ran out before the sixth-grade science teacher...
Most North Hills public pools getting ready to open
North Hills residents yearning to dip their toes in some cool water will soon be able to shake free from the pandemic’s shackles. Public pools were under strict covid-19 restrictions last summer, forcing many to shut down because they couldn’t comply with the guidelines. But operators are gearing up in...
Penn State Master Gardeners use trial gardens at North Park to test plants for hardiness
From spring through fall, visitors to North Park can experience the vibrant colors and bouquet of a wide variety of flowers, trees, bushes and plants. Hundreds of cherry blossom trees bathe the park in shades of pink during spring, and blooming wildflowers and perennials are complemented with new annuals to...
Hampton’s Recycle Rama event set for May 15
Hampton’s wildly popular Recycle Rama is set for Saturday, with organizers expecting a slew of people to discard electronics, construction materials and glass. Just two years ago, more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected, according to JVS Environmental, which has also signed on as a vendor this year....
Trump-backed Sean Parnell announces bid for U.S. Sen. Toomey’s seat 
Sean Parnell has officially declared his candidacy to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. Parnell, a Republican, is a former Army platoon leader, veterans charity founder and published author who resides in Ohio Township. On Tuesday, he joined a growing field of candidates vying for the seat held by Sen....
North Hills farmers markets cropping up for new season of fresh foods
Fresh produce and a wide variety of artisan and specialty foods and other goods are just a short drive away from nearly any spot in the North Hills at a number of weekly farmers markets opening for the season. In addition to the community farmers markets that operate weekly, there...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 9, 2021
Bellevue Patrick Earley sold property at 554 Highland Pl to Kristopher Maier and Carolyn Ivanusic for $245,000. Scott Alan Dougherty sold property at 175 N Jackson Ave. to SFR 3 LLC for $77,800. Donald Anderson sold property at Riverside Court to Michael Kovacic for $8,500. Wana Bird sold property at...
Hampton approves resolution to discourage use of coal tar
Hampton council became the fourth municipality in the state to take a stand against coal tar use in the township, though the board stopped short of banning the toxic chemical. Coal tar is the black liquid commonly used to seal parking lots and playgrounds. It is a potent source of...
Traffic disruptions next week for bridge inspections along Pittsburgh-Ross border
Three bridge inspection projects scheduled for next week along the border between the City of Pittsburgh and Ross Township will result in periodic traffic delays for motorists. The work being done by Fisher Associates of Canonsburg by bridge inspections will occur in Ross Township and the City of Pittsburgh from...
8 candidates cross-file for 4 open seats on North Allegheny School Board
Only one of the four North Allegheny school directors whose terms expire this year are seeking reelection. Board members Andy Chomos, Allison Minton and Scott Russell will step down at the end of the year, leaving Rick McClure as the only incumbent to seek reelection to another four-year term. The...


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