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Annual Dyngus Dash celebrates Polish roots
More than 300 registrants, 660 pierogies and one lively polka band helped to warm things up during the fifth annual Dyngus Dash 5K in North Park. Despite a cool drizzle, Polish and non-Polish people descended on the race course April 26 at the parking lot of the North Park’s boathouse...
Woman pushes limits as arthritis walk shines light on rising cases of autoimmune disorder
Jeanine McGuire was diagnosed at 14 with rheumatoid arthritis, something she considered to be an old person’s disease. An athlete at North Catholic High School at the time, McGuire assumed her dreams of a collegiate soccer career were dashed. “I never thought I’d get better,” said McGuire, now 37, of...
North Allegheny team reaches top 8 in international debate competition
North Allegheny High School speech and debate team beat out hundreds of other schools to make it as one of the top eight competitors in the 24th annual International Public Policy Forum Finals held May 3 in New York City. The IPPF is the only worldwide debate competition that gives...
North Allegheny School District purchases property next to Peebles Elementary School
The North Allegheny School Board approved the purchase of property near Peebles Elementary School for $340,000 during its May 7 meeting as a special voting item. The approximately one-half acre of property is located at 8613 Peebles Road and is owned by two property owners, as listed on the Allegheny...
Fundraiser for American Association of University Women at La Roche University to feature 3 authors from region
When the pandemic led to lockdowns across the state and nation, JoAnne Klimovich Harrop was adamant about staying by the side of her 93-year-old mother, Evelyn, at her nursing home in Pittsburgh. Day and night, for 84 days, Harrop, a reporter for TribLive, lived with her mother in a 250-square-foot...
Spin Your Wheels fundraiser marks milestone supporting McCandless charity
Organizers of a fitness-themed fundraiser in Fox Chapel celebrated a milestone supporting Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania. The McCandless-based nonprofit is a therapeutic horseback riding program that has helped children and young adults with disabilities for decades. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded exclusively by donations,...
North Allegheny one step ahead with state’s personal financial literacy course requirement
Personal financial literacy classes will be mandated for Pennsylvania school districts beginning in the 2026-27 school year, but it’s nothing new for North Allegheny. The district already offers personal financial literacy as an elective in high school, according to a curriculum review of the Business, Computers and Information Technology (BCIT)...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Northern Regional police seek photos for website The Northern Regional Police Department is looking for the community’s assistance as it delves into its history. The department is on the hunt for any photos that capture its journey — from past police chiefs and department vehicles to memorable moments in the...
Helping hands save North Allegheny teacher’s life during cardiac event
It was about 10:20 a.m., during fourth period on a recent Friday at North Allegheny Senior High School, and Rob Greenleaf was teaching his sociology class. He doesn’t remember what happened next. Nearby, Joy Manesiotis was teaching 11th grade mathematics that April 4 when students came in from Greenleaf’s room...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 4, 2025
Bellevue Estate of Elmer Hohn sold property at 419 Forest Ave. to Derek Bryan Muensterman for $395,000. Bellevue 3 LLC sold property at 151 Kendall Ave. to Charlotte Dimery Davis for $290,000. Estate of Clare Miller sold property at 535 Lincoln Ave. to Beechtree Realty Services LLC for $400,000. Etna...
New zombie rock musical ‘Romero and Juliet’ features local actors
A new musical is set to hit the stage at Saint Vincent College in Unity next month. But according to its lyricist and co-creator Scott Logsdon, the whole concept is the result of a typo. Several years ago, while corresponding with a friend about auditions for a showing of Shakespeare’s...
McCandless Council approves 17-acre green space purchase next to Potter Park
McCandless Council approved a combined purchase of 17 acres from property adjacent to Potter Park for $475,000 at its April 28 meeting, creating one of the largest town-owned properties. Potter Park, off Harmony Road, currently sits at approximately 11 acres but will be expanded with the acquisition of the additional...
Billboard effort focuses on firefighting recruitment in Western Pa.
“Ordinary people trained to do the extraordinary.” That’s the message on a billboard along Perry Highway in McCandless, and Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company Chief Greg Quatchak hopes it will pique some interest. “Hopefully, we get a lot of inquiries,” Quatchak said. Ingomar’s phone number and website also are listed on...
3 Republicans vying for 2 Marshall supervisor seats in May primary
Editor’s note: The North Allegheny Journal is featuring candidate interviews only in contested races. Three Republicans are vying for two supervisor seats in Marshall for the May 20 primary. Here is a look at the candidates: Nina Faber Age: 50 Political affiliation: Republican Political experience: Nothing recent Education: Bachelor’s degree...
Gala gowns showcase North Allegheny teen’s flair for fashion
A mother-daughter moment with a needle and thread has turned into a lifelong passion for North Allegheny sophomore Sidney Rice. On display during the Garden Gala 2025: Down the Rabbit Hole fundraiser April 26 at Northland Public Library were two dresses crafted from the pages of a book, each looking...
Garden Gala draws more than 300 guests to raise money for Northland programs, services
Hundreds of guests went “down the rabbit hole” on April 26 for the 2025 Garden Gala at Northland Public Library, themed after the beloved literary classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. “We welcomed more than 300 guests on Saturday night, in addition to 20 food and beverage vendors,...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
PSO musicians to perform at library Northland Public Library is hosting musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1 to 2 p.m. May 17. The performance for all ages is part of the Musicians of the PSO Day of Music which strives to bring music into communities throughout the Pittsburgh...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 28, 2025
Bellevue Adi Balint sold property at 565 Highland Place to Sean Lardo for $360,000. 37 N Bryant Associates LLC sold property at 37 N Bryant Ave. to SP 37 N Bryant LLC for $615,000. Bradford Woods Kimberlee Rhule sold property at 241 Bradford Road to Larry Glenn and Catherine Kerr...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Information session planned on EcoVillage The Rachel Carson EcoVillage is hosting a free in-person information session from 3 to 4 p.m. May 4 at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Construction currently is underway on the Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights. The program will open with live...
North Allegheny School District holds taxes steady in proposed budget
North Allegheny School District’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes no increase in the millage rate, which would remain at 19.74 mills. A vote on the final general fund budget is scheduled for June 11 by the school board and will take effect July 1, according to Kermit Houser, finance director for...
North Allegheny grad Kyle Demi making most of final season at Pitt
Good things happen when Kyle Demi pitches as a senior. The 6-foot-2 right-hander turned his final year at North Allegheny into a chance to play at Pitt, and now he’s having by far his best season with the Panthers. “Overall, it’s been going really well,” Demi said. “Better than anything...
North Allegheny rower Anthony Bertucci makes splash, signs with San Diego
North Allegheny senior Anthony Bertucci’s introduction to rowing found him neck-deep in the Ohio River, ready to quit the sport before he ever really got started. “I’ll be honest,” he said, recalling the humbling practice when his one-man scull flipped as a novice eighth-grader. “That was almost it for me.”...
Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company secures $500,000 grant fore reconfiguration of station
The Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless will benefit from a $500,000 grant to expand and reconfigure its station. The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny authorized $34 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program projects for Allegheny County communities, including renovation and additions at the Peebles station, according to an announcement...
Bradford Woods to mark Founder’s Day, 110 years later, with community bash
Discover what has changed — and remained much the same — at the Bradford Woods Founder’s Day celebration on May 3, beginning at noon with a flag ceremony at Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company along Wexford Run Road. The three-hour bash will include historical exhibits and activities that exemplify the...
Longvue Acres Garden Club celebrates 75 years with planting of 75 trees in North Park
The weather may have been cool and dreary, but that didn’t stop members of the Longvue Acres Garden Club from their goal of planting 75 trees April 11 in North Park to commemorate the group’s 75th anniversary. Members, family and friends met at the North Park Horse Show Ring on...
