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Thorn Hill Industrial Park buildings sold to real-estate investor for $14.25M
Two buildings in the Thorn Hill Industrial Park has been sold to a private real-estate investor by the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-based Elmhurst Groups bought the 45,900-square-foot Commonwealth Manor I building and the 60,300-square-foot Commonwealth Manor II building for $14.25 million, according to RIDC officials. Part...
St. Alexis Church hosting 2-day flea market in Wexford to benefit school
Instead of hitting garage sale after garage sale this weekend, bargain hunters in the North Hills can do some one-stop shopping that will benefit a local school. St. Alexis Catholic Church will hold a two-day flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, and from 9...
Ross OKs zoning change needed to build townhouses off Jacks Run Road
Ross Township commissioners have approved a long-time property owner’s request to rezone a portion of his land to permit the construction of townhouses. Mark Purcell of McIlrath Drive requested that the zoning for three of the 4.3 acres of land he owns along Jack Run Road in the township’s 6th...
North Allegheny hires veteran city schools administrator for assistant superintendent post
The North Allegheny school board has hired a veteran Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator to serve as the district’s assistant superintendent of secondary education. The board voted unanimously at its July 17 meeting to appoint Melissa Friez to the post to replace David Christopher, who has taken a job as the...
Weeding out invasive species topic of Ingomar Garden Club’s upcoming program
Gardeners interested in learning more about how to control the spread of invasive plants are invited to attend an Aug. 7 program sponsored by the Ingomar Garden Club. The club’s business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. The program titled “Invasive Species Not to Share” will start at...
Ross could take steps to force McKnight Road property owners to fix failing storm sewer line
The recent failure of a stormwater line running along southbound McKnight Road that caused the road leading to an apartment complex to collapse into a sinkhole was not a surprise. For years, Ross Township officials have urged property owners along the busy commercial corridor to fix the underground line that...
Deadline approaching to submit public comment on North Park Lake trail improvements
Allegheny County residents have until July 31 to submit comments on planned improvements to the biking and walking trail around North Park Lake. The project being planned along Pearce Mill Road between Brown Road and Babcock Boulevard includes pavement rehabilitation, installation of new signs and pavement markings, replacement of guide...
Pickleball among activities offered at Ross Community Center
It may not have the rich history of America’s favorite pastime, but Pickleball is gaining popularity among players of all ages and skill levels. The paddle sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping Pong that can be played indoors or outdoors as singles or doubles matches. Games are played...
Who will pay for sinkhole repairs off McKnight Road?
When heavy storms caused the road leading into the Waldorf Park apartments in Ross to collapse on June 11, the township wasted little time dispatching a crew to close off access to the site and begin repairs. But to move forward with repairs, officials had to issue an emergency declaration...
Fairview fire department in Ross holding its first benefit car cruise
Mirror paint, gleaming chrome and suped-up engines will be on display Saturday for the first car cruise to support Ross Township’s Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. The July 20 rain-or-shine event at the Ross Township Municipal Center runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include music, food, a Chinese...
Pine man highlights history with presidential trinkets at Fox Chapel library
A collection of “odd and goofy” trinkets will be on display at Cooper-Siegel Community Library for people who have a passion for U.S. history or simply a penchant for unusual tchotchkes. Pine resident Steve Mihaly will bring about 300 pieces — from his collection of 25,000 — that were once...
23rd annual Ross Township fishing tournament draws anglers of all ages
Anglers of all ages did their best to lure prize-winning fish during Ross Township’s 23rd annual fishing tournament on July 13 and 14 at Evergreen Community Park. The free competitive event sponsored by the township police department included refreshments, a picnic lunch, prizes and trophies. Kids age 5 through 14...
Thompson Run Road closure expanded after motorists ignore road-closed sign
Lanes in both directions along a section of Thompson Run Road in Ross were shut down this afternoon after motorists ignored a road-closed sign for work being done in the southbound lane, according to officials. The southbound lane was closed June 7 when a consultant conducting a routine inspection discovered...
Series of meet-ups for North Hills kindergarteners kicks off
Northland Public Library is hosting a series of events for children entering kindergarten in the North Hills School District to meet their future classmates and teachers while they have some fun. The meet and greet will include art play activities. The first event is tonight for kids signed up to...
McCandless Democrats hosting meet and greet at Devlin Park
Democrats in McCandless are gearing up for the upcoming general election with a meet and greet July 26 at Devlin Park. Candidates for political office and local elected officials will be on hand from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss the Nov. 5 election. Refreshments will be served. The park...
Video on gun violence earns Shady Side Academy Student Emmy nominationVideo
A teen-produced video about the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., has earned a Student Emmy nomination for Shady Side Academy. A team of six students and recent graduates worked on a WSSA-TV news story about gun violence following the 2018 Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School,...
Planned power outage to upgrade system will affect customers in 4 North Hills communities
Several hundred property owners in four North Hills municipalities will be without power next Tuesday while upgrades are being made to electrical facilities, officials announced. The July 23 planned-power outage is scheduled to occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 689 First Energy customers in Bradford Woods, Marshall, McCandless...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Pittsburgh diocese alerts Vatican to alleged inappropriate child contact by North Hills deacon...
Part of Camp Meeting Road in Bell Acres closed indefinitely due to landslide
A section of Camp Meeting Road in Bell Acres is closed indefinitely due to a landslide, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Friday. Heavy rains on July 11 caused mud, rock and other debris to slide down the hillside onto the road, which is closed between Beech Ridge...
Northland Library offering variety of special programs for adults, kids during August
Northland Public Library is offering the following special programs during August. Some require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m. — Choosing the Right Rose Bush When it comes to roses, there are many...
Fundraiser at Narcisi Winery to benefit North Hills charity
A North Hills-based charity is playing host to a fundraiser at a popular local winery. Corks for the Community will feature wine tasting, art, live music and other activities Aug. 13 at Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. Proceeds from the event will benefit North Hills Community Outreach. Tickets cost $65 per...
Ross issues emergency declaration to fix sink hole near apartment complex
Ross officials signed an emergency declaration Friday morning authorizing the township to repair a large sink hole at the entrance to an apartment complex that opened when heavy storms hit the region the day before. The sink hole on McKnight Circle, which leads from McKnight Road into the Waldorf Park...
North Allegheny hosting Q&A session for ‘guest’ substitute teacher program
The North Allegheny School District is hosting a question and answer session for college graduates who are interested in serve as substitute teacher. The July 18 event begins at 2 p.m. and is aimed at people who hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject from an accredited college or university...
Several areas of North Hills hit hard by flash flooding
Heavy rain through much of the morning on Thursday caused widespread flash flooding in the North Hills. Numerous roads, including sections of Babcock Boulevard were closed down as stormwater sent debris down hillsides. Emergency responders had to pump water out of the basements of a number of homes along Girty’s...
Graduates of former Bellevue High School hosting alumni picnic in North Park
Graduates of the former Bellevue High School are holding their 10th annual alumni reunion picnic Aug. 3 at the Rose Barn pavilion in North Park. Admission is free, but donations are being accepted to help support the event, which runs from 1 to 10 p.m. The picnic is open to...
