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Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, Feb. 27
Hello, Sewickley, Residents who want to vote in the April 2 Special Election in Pennsylvania’s 37th Senatorial District must be registered by March 4. Registered voters who have moved or changed their name or party affiliation also must notify the Elections Division by March 4. This can be done at...
B Gourmet closes its doors in Sewickley
B Gourmet at 428 Beaver St. in Sewickley has closed. Owners Chris and Jenn Bonfili posted a sign on the eatery’s doors, inviting patrons to visit their new business, Bonfire Food & Drink, at 2100 East Carson St. on the South Side. “It is with great sadness but excitement for...
$500K winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Ambridge
Someone who stopped at a Beaver County convenience store and bought a lottery ticket is $500,000 richer. A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket was sold at the Circle K on Duss Avenue in Ambridge. The ticket matched the all five winning numbers that were drawn on Friday — 02-33-37-41-43...
Photographer, expert discuss impact of plastic waste
Sewickley-based photographer Randy Olson has captured images in countries like India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Indonesia, where armies of workers sort plastic, many for just $2 per day. Sorting facilities in these countries are massive, and some accept enough plastic waste at one time to fill multiple football fields. Olson...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, Feb. 26
Hello, Sewickley, Sandra Lane, author, certified professional organizer and NAPO chapter president, will sign copies of her book, “Ask the Organizer,” from 7 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Sewickley Public Library. Lane will share a brief presentation of organizing information followed by a book signing. Books will be available...
Quaker Valley plays waiting game for state playoffs
The WPIAL 4A girls basketball playoffs resume Monday, and a win by Elizabeth Forward against top-seeded North Catholic would put Quaker Valley in the PIAA playoffs under the WPIAL’s follow-the-leader format. The top seven qualify for states from WPIAL 4A. The Quakers fell to Elizabeth Forward in the quarterfinals last...
Seeking nominations for Sewickley’s Man, Woman, Citizen of the Year
Do you know someone who has had a great impact on the community? Someone who goes above and beyond to make the world a better place? Someone whose example inspires others to get involved and do great things? We want to hear all about them! The Sewickley Herald is accepting...
Aleppo hit hard by storm
Aleppo roads remained closed and some residents were without power Monday morning as a result of Sunday’s wind storm. According to township Manager Gwen Patterson, portions of Glen Mitchell Road, Merriman Road and Blackburn Road were closed due to downed power lines and trees, and many residents were without power,...
Quaker Valley prepares to put on a big show with ‘Shrek the Musical’
Quaker Valley High School students are getting ready to put on a big show. Everything in “Shrek the Musical,” which will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 7-9, will be just that: big. There’s the 20-foot dragon that moves around on stage at the hands of five puppeteers, the large...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, Feb. 25
Hello, Sewickley, Today is “Let’s All Eat Right Day” celebrating Adelle Davis, an influential nutritionist of the mid-twentieth century, who decried food additives and championed whole, unprocessed foods. Pick up a few cooking tips from Ina Garten, who will appear at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heinz Hall. There’ll be no...
‘What did Fred Rogers Say?’
Junlei Li will visit Sewickley Academy at 6:30 p.m. March 6 to give the community a Fred-centric talk: “What Did Fred Rogers Say?” Li, the Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss the highlights of Fred Rogers’ messages. Themes will...
Quaker Valley graduate plans race to benefit vets
Rob Veltre, a 2014 Quaker Valley graduate, is organizing the 8th Brave American Classic 5K & 10K Races & 1 Mile Walk to benefit the Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness (bouldercrestretreat.org). The races and walk will begin at 9 a.m. March 9 at St. Stephen’s Church, 405...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Saturday, Feb. 23
Hello, Sewickley, The Concert Series at Saint James will present “Heavenly Pipedreams” with organist Donald Fellows at 3 p.m. March 3 at the church. A preshow at 2:30 will feature the Sign Language Choir of St. Stephen’s, with Nella Matthews, director. Proceeds from the freewill offering will benefit the Society...
100-year-old Blackburn Road wall preserved
A section of historic wall has been restored, to the delight of the Sewickley Valley Historical Society (SVHS) members. Harton Semple, president of SVHS, recently sent a letter of thanks to Sewickley Heights Borough for the sensitive preservation of a historic stone wall along Blackburn Road. A portion of the...
Places of worship plan events in Sewickley area
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamuel office@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 – Torah yoga workshop with Jennifer Ferris-Glick • 6:30 p.m. March 1 – Shabbat Across America • 7 p.m. March...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, Feb. 22
Hello, Sewickley, Animal Friends will present “Common Diseases of the Pet Rabbit” at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at their facility at 562 Camp Horne Road. This informative session will teach what to look for as an owner and what to do to prevent or treat common diseases of rabbitcompanions. Topics...
Quaker Valley wrestlers set for PIAA Southwest Regional
Conner Redinger (132), John Rocco Kazalas (145), Patrick Cutchember (160), Geoff Magin (195), Justin Richey (113) and Brad Fadeley (285) will represent Quaker Valley Friday and Saturday at the PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex. Redinger and Kazalas captured WPIAL championships...
Sewickley council hears proposal for additional parking at former VFW site
Members of the Donald T. Campbell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5756 put their building up for sale last year. According to Berkshire Hathaway’s Sewickley real estate office, the property, located at 529 Beaver St., is currently under contract. At a Feb. 12 meeting, Sewickley council provided feedback on a...
Remember When: 1964
In the news this week 55 years ago: • The Sewickley Council of Garden Clubs was set to host Louise Bush-Brown, author of a notable series of gardening books. Along with her landscape architect husband, James, Mrs. Bush-Brown published “America’s Garden Book,” first published in 1939 and since revised several...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, Feb. 21
Hello, Sewickley, Sewickley Public Library Children’s Department provides an adaptive storytime for preschool children who are differently abled, may by on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds. This inclusive program of stories, songs, activities and free play is welcoming and will adapt...
Tull theater to premiere first live theatrical performance
The topic of guns can be a contentious one, but a production making its way through the region provides a space for people with all views to express themselves. “It’s not confrontational. It pushes at both sides. The power of the piece is that it finds space in the middle....
Knitting for Missions: Sewickley group puts their skills to useVideo
On any given Thursday afternoon, as many as a dozen women can be found in Room 2C of Sewickley Presbyterian Church’s Faith House. While they talk about anything and everything — minus politics — their fingers deftly create for people near and far. “It’s wonderful to have a purpose for...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, Feb. 20
Hello, Sewickley, Sweetwater Center for the Arts newly formed Artist Guild is open to all working artists and craftsmen. Their mission is to foster a networking forum to celebrate diversity and to link artists to each other and to the community. The guild’s next meeting will be held at 7...
Sewickley Academy girls basketball team returns to action with playoff matchup
After an eight-day break from competition, the Sewickley Academy girls basketball team kicks off the WPIAL 1A playoffs against California on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Canon-McMillan. The Panthers (11-7) are the No. 8 seed, and they face a Trojans (10-10) squad hoping to get back on track after losing...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, Feb. 19
Hello, Sewickley, The Western PA Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at Osborne Elementary School. The lecture will be “Abraham Lincoln and paying for the war” with Gary Augustine. Augustine, one of the roundtable’s founding members, served for 16 years as...
