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Farm to Fork dinners at Chatham’s Eden Hall star locally sourced food and creative menus
Nothing beats a gourmet meal under a setting sun. Just ask patrons of the Farm to Fork dinner on June 12 at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus in Richland. Diners enjoyed freshly stir-fried vegetables, edamame salad, chili oil smashed potatoes, hibiscus and raspberry iced tea and more at the site’s...
Friends, family paint portrait of a kind, talented artist during celebration of life for O’Hara woman
Rendered in soft oil pastel textures and vibrant hues, the landscapes of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Martha’s Vineyard, New Mexico, Italy, Spain, Singapore and more filled the walls of the North Hills Art Center, where friends and family gathered July 12 to celebrate and remember local artist Patricia “Patty” Mae Young of...
Green thumbs, novice plant growers welcome to annual Garden in the Park
The peak of the summer garden season is finally here. To celebrate, the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Allegheny County once again will host its free event for green thumbs and novice plant growers alike. Garden in the Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
McCandless looking to hire finance assistant McCandless is seeking applications for a well-rounded, experienced and self-motivated finance assistant. The full-time position performs duties as assigned by the finance director and town manager. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciling vendor statements and resolving purchase...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 13, 2025
Bellevue James West sold property at 201 Summit Ave. to Connor Stephen and Amanda Jean Wagner for $250,000. Franklin Park Ryan Quinn sold property at 1557 Crestview Drive to David Anthony and Emily Dodge Klodowski for $357,500. Gerri Lynn Hurdle sold property at 2531 Hopkins Church Road to Christopher Lawrence...
North Allegheny’s Liam Flaherty returns from torn ACL with renewed passion for football
A season-ending knee injury proved to be just what the doctor ordered for North Allegheny’s Liam Flaherty. The Tigers’ two-way standout was unsure of his desire to play football in college, but a torn ACL suffered midway through the 2024 season reinforced his passion for the game. “I didn’t know...
Block party and blood drive planned in honor of McCandless tot with rare condition
Clementine Blackham, a 2-year-old from McCandless, is loving life. She loves her big sister, FinnLee, water balloons and Peppa Pig. She even loves coffee. Most of this sounds like any other toddler. However, Clementine is very unique in that she is the only known female with a rare genetic mutation...
Historic buildings vie for spot in Carnegie Science Center miniature village
Sometimes the smallest things can have a huge impact — just ask the people whose buildings were nominated for inclusion in the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad and Village model. Voting is open once again as the science center looks to add another model to its collection of iconic Pittsburgh...
North Allegheny grad Cole Young hits 1st MLB homer, but Mariners fall to Yankees
NEW YORK — Seattle Mariners rookie Cole Young, a North Allegheny graduate, hit his first home run in the majors, but the New York Yankees beat the Mariners, 9-6, on Wednesday night. Young, the No. 9 hitter, hit a two-run blast on an 0-2 count in the seventh inning. Promoted...
Marshall supervisors table overlay rezoning vote until July 28
Discussion and a possible vote on the repealing and adoption of changes to Marshall’s zoning ordinances that would create an overlay district along Route 910 was tabled until the next township supervisors meeting at 7 p.m. July 28. A public hearing was held June 2 for the proposed Route 910...
North Catholic student driving force behind soccer camp for Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa.
When it comes to soccer, teamwork is key. And it’s no different when you’re a high school student organizing a camp for kids. North Catholic soccer players ran a summer camp in June for kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, thanks to the inspiration of rising...
‘Overkill is OK’ when it comes to heeding flood warnings, McCandless father says
After about 100 Girl Scouts were evacuated June 17 from a North Park cabin, some people made light of the move. “Water was ankle deep. Get real people,” wrote a South Greensburg man, commenting on the TribLive story about the incident posted on Facebook. It spurred other commenters to marvel...
Scholarships funded by upcoming 5K help keep light of Pine native Killian Cavanaugh alive
Bella Alampi has learned that time doesn’t necessarily heal wounds, but it can change one’s perspective. This December will mark eight years since Pine native and Shady Side Academy graduate Killian Patrick Cavanaugh died at only 20 years old. He and Alampi had been friends since middle school, and he...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Bradford Woods invites residents to meeting on pedestrian safety Bradford Woods encourages residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety to attend the 7 p.m. July 14 council meeting and make their voices heard. In response to a petition signed by 165 residents, council is taking several steps to improve pedestrian...
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority seeks 5-year funding commitments
McCandless is being asked to join other municipalities in a five-year funding commitment to the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority. This would reflect a total of $1.7 million over five years, if all municipalities agreed. In 2026, there would be a total commitment of $299,000, reflecting contributions of Bradford Woods, Pine,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 6, 2025
Bellevue Joseph Miller sold property at 188 Kendall Ave. to Ling Yan Chen for $95,000. 119 JKSN LLC sold property at 119 N Jackson Ave. to Todd and Kristen Lawton for $429,000. Christopher Harold sold property at 30 S Euclid Ave. to Jeffrey Ronald Muha Jr. and Sarah Anne Murtha...
Franklin Park’s annual Festival in the Park dubbed ‘success’ despite stormy start
While storms rolled in at the start of Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park on June 28, it certainly didn’t dampen many moods as people still arrived to the annual summer celebration in Blueberry Hill Park. Rides shut down briefly during the inclement weather. But drier skies quickly prevailed as...
Franklin Park lauds hands-on track record of new borough manager, who takes helm July 7
Zachary Filous is excited to take on the role of borough manager for Franklin Park, beginning July 7, after successfully managing Freeport Borough in Armstrong County since 2023. Though the communities are very different in size, Filous feels confident in making the switch. Freeport has a population of 1,736, while...
North Hills Arts Center plans celebration of O’Hara artist’s life, work
An artist from O’Hara will be remembered and celebrated this month at the North Hills Arts Center in Ross. The celebration of Patricia Mae Young’s life and art will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the center, 3432 Babcock Blvd. Young, who was known as...
412 Gives Back lemonade stands raise $16,465 for group assisting families battling cancer
It could be said June was a very good month to run a lemonade stand. The hot and muggy month featured five days in a row, June 22-26, where the high temperature was 91 or higher, the first time that’s happened in 31 years. And it got down to only...
Filming for Amazon series to impact traffic on Babcock Boulevard in North Park
A film shoot will impact traffic on part of Babcock Boulevard in North Park this week, Allegheny County Police and Allegheny County Parks announced Monday. On Tuesday and Thursday, there will be intermittent closures on Babcock Boulevard from Wildwood Road to West Ridge Road/Hemlock Drive throughout the day. There will...
North Allegheny basketball coach Dave DeGregorio retires after 31 seasons at 4 schools
After three decades as a boys basketball coach, Dave DeGregorio knew saying goodbye would never be easy. “It was a difficult decision from the perspective of working with this group of kids,” he said. “I really like this group of kids. But like my wife said, ‘That will be every...
Priest draws on prayer for 1st sermon, says ‘providential’ path pulled him back from L.A.
Father Daniel J. Roberts was joined by family, friends, fellow priests, bishops and seminarians as he celebrated his first Mass on June 29 at St. Bonaventure Church in Shaler. “Ten years ago, I never would have dreamed that I’d be standing here in front of you as a priest, especially...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Marshall set to pave 12 roadways for 2025 Marshall will address a dozen thoroughfares with its 2025 road paving program. The roads scheduled to be paved are: • Ciderberry Drive, from Pleasant Hill Road to the cul-de-sac; • Mulberry Court, from Ciderberry Drive to the cul-de-sac; • Archberry, from Pleasant...
Franklin Park fielding interest on transitioning to a home rule charter community
In November, Franklin Park residents may have the opportunity to vote on whether the borough should form a government study commission to investigate transitioning to a home rule charter community. Council stressed that the ballot question is only to ask residents whether they want to form a government study commission...
