Got to Category

North Journal category, Page 49

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Belt-tightening measures help McCandless avoid tax hike for 16th consecutive year
McCandless has approved a budget for 2021 that will avoid a property tax increase for the 16th consecutive year by reducing spending to make up for an expected dip in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. The nearly $16.3 million general fund budget approved unanimously by council on Dec. 21...
2 North Hills school directors reappointed to leadership positions; meeting schedule set
The president and vice president of the North Hill school board have been reappointed for a second term. President Allison Mathis and vice president Helen “Dee” Spade will serve in the leadership positions for a one-year term that runs until December 2021. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to...
In Brief: Changes at North Park rink, McCandless job openings and more in the North Hills
Change made at North Park skating rink to slow covid spread The Allegheny County Parks Department has made several changes at the North Park skating rink that will be in effect through Jan. 3 to comply with the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. All buildings will...
Necromancer Brewing set to open in March in Ross
For Ben Butler, the space just felt right. After months of searching for a site for their new brewery, Butler and his business partner Aaron Easler have signed the lease. Look for a March opening of Necromancer Brewing Co. at 2257 Babcock Blvd. in Ross. “I grew up in Ross,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 20
Bellevue Richard Comport sold property at 48 N Sprague Ave. to Yauheni Trasko and Dzmitry Hermaniuk for $300,000. Franklin Park Estate of David Fulmer sold property at 2550 Cole Road to Ethan Berkebile and Tessa Filiano for $255,670. Adam Dobies sold property at 2489 Matterhorn Drive to Christopher and Charlotte...
Franklin Park’s 2021 budget balanced with cash reserves
Franklin Park council has approved a budget for 2021 that maintains public services and funds building, road and stormwater improvement projects without the need for a tax increase. The $11.44 million spending plan will be balanced with about half of the $3.15 million in money left over from this year’s...
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: North Allegheny dominates in pool
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020. High school sports were no different. The first two and a half months of the...
18 new covid-19 cases reported in North Hills School District during past week
The North Hills School District reported that there were 18 more active cases of covid-19 during the past week. Including the most recent cases reported between Dec. 10 and 15, there are 31 people in the district — 18 students and 13 staff members — who either tested positive for...
North Hills communities covid-19 numbers vary
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, communities in the North Hills vary on the number of cases, case rates and deaths due to the virus. As of Dec. 16, there have been 1,225 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Ross Township since...
McCandless OKs list of firefighters eligible for income-tax credit
McCandless council has approved a list of residents belonging to its three volunteer fire departments who are eligible to receive a $500 credit next year on the earned income tax they pay to the town. Council also is considering extending the tax credit program it established in 2017 to emergency...
Ross budget keeps property tax rate the same for 6th consecutive year
In June, Ross Township commissioners reopened this year’s budget to trim $2.1 million in spending to deal with an expected loss in revenue from the statewide shutdown order to slow the spread of coronavirus. Next year’s spending plan is about the same as this year’s original budget but is balanced...
In Brief: Virtual tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, live-stream Christmas Eve service, and more in the North Hills
‘Christmas Carol’ virtual performance Hear the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past in a virtual performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by the Steel City Shakespeare troupe. The Dec. 18 listening party begins at 6 p.m. and benefits the West View Hub charitable organization....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 13
McCandless John Wickert sold property at 8157 Roosevelt Blvd. to Brian and Shannon Capellupo for $351,000. Amy Graham Ross sold property at 475 Ryndwood Road to Nicholas Passodelis and Gabriella Tomko for $325,000. Ross Ronald Gionta sold property at 203 Blaze Drive to James Davis for $228,500. Nancy Sandacz sold...
Week in Review North Hills: West View Park carousel panels, new park-n-ride garage, dark fantasy novel and more 
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. Panels from old West View Park carousel ride to be centerpiece of new North Hills history museum For 71...
Ross OK’s Port Authority’s plan to double size of park-n-ride facility
Ross commissioners have approved the Port Authority’s plan to double the number of spaces available at its park-and-ride lot in the township to relieve congestion. But the unanimous vote on Dec. 8 to green-light the project comes with a hitch — if traffic near the lot spikes because of the...
North Allegheny schools going back to full remote instruction
North Allegheny students returned to an online-only form of instruction Dec. 16 and will continue until at least Jan. 18 to help slow the spike in covid-19 cases gripping the region, district officials announced. The district informed families by letter that the change back to remote instruction is being made...
Owner of Studio Raw Elite salon honored with Citizen of the Year Award
The owner of a Ross Township hairstyling studio has received the Citizen of the Year Award for his contribution to the community. Dan Burda, owner of the Studio Raw Elite salon on Babcock Boulevard, is this year’s recipient of the Durachko-Gottfried Ross Township Citizen of the Year Award. The award...
Covid shuts down North Hills boys varsity basketball for 2 weeks, district using remote learning only
The North Hills School District has eight new cases of covid-19, including one that forced a shutdown of the boys varsity basketball program for a two-week period that began on Dec. 5, officials announced. The basketball players began experiencing symptoms on Friday afternoon after practice and tested positive for the...
County hosting drive-thru holiday laser show at North Park
Allegheny County is playing host to a drive-in style laser light show synchronized to holiday music at North Park to help get families into the holiday spirit. The 45-minute show will be held nightly between Dec. 10 and 20 in the swimming pool parking lot. Performances will be held nightly...
In Brief: Trib journalism scholarships, police department changes, holiday scavenger hunt and more
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing...
Panels from old West View Park carousel ride to be centerpiece of new North Hills history museum 
For 71 years, West View Park was a summertime destination for countless family gatherings, school picnics and people looking for fun and excitement. Whether it was the thrill of riding the roller coaster or Dips, catching a show at Danceland or sharing a first kiss on one of the rides,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 6
Bellevue Elizabeth Jean O’Mara sold property at 514 Orchard Ave. to Thornridge Investments L.P. for $240,000. Thomas Yelenovsky Jr. sold property at 230 W Riverview to Emily Kristin Brosko for $179,000. Bradford Woods Erwin Weischedel sold property at 20 Laurel Road to Matthew Dugan and Annalisa Almendras for $435,000. Vancil...
McCandless cuts spending in proposed 2021 budget, leaves tax rate unchanged
McCandless has unveiled a preliminary budget that holds the line on property taxes by cutting spending to make up for an expected drop in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed $16.3 million general fund budget for 2021 anticipates even less revenue than was anticipated in May, when this...
In Brief: Operation Santa Claus letters, holiday scavenger hunt, borrow radon detectors, virtual holiday concert and more
Letters to kids help Operation Santa Claus Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a...
North Hills communities hosting ‘safe’ alternatives to help jump start holiday spirit
The coronavirus pandemic has forced communities to abandon traditional public events such as tree lighting ceremonies and concerts for the holidays. But communities in the North Hills are still working to spread a little holiday cheer with safe activities for families. McCandless is hosting a two-part event dubbed “Make McCandless...


Editor's Picks

Front Porch Theatricals’ musical ‘Baby’ is a labor of love

Washington townhouse on the market for $1,225,000
Folk legend Bruce Cockburn gives uplifting performance at City Winery
‘Champagne & Chapeaux’: Westmoreland Symphony’s annual soiree for a good cause
Jimmy Stewart’s P-51 Mustang stops in hometown for museum anniversary
More Editor's Picks >