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Sewickley Shoe Repair to be featured in documentary
In the Sewickley Shoe Repair on Beaver St., Mario Ulizzi toils among rows of worn shoes and boots. The cobbler meticulously works various leathers, sometimes for hours, doing the work by hand. Ulizzi can replace a sole, bring back the shine, put on a new heel, make scuff marks disappear...
In brief: 4th of July volunteers needed, golf outing, and more in Quaker Valley
Volunteers needed The Borough of Leetsdale’s 4th of July Celebration has been a tradition since 1943 and has been enjoyed by the communities within and outside of Quaker Valley. The committee is looking ahead to the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It invites all to join...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of July 29, 2025
Serena Hutchens, a 2025 Quaker Valley High School graduate, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award on June 8. Her project was called Pride of Quaker Valley, and highlighted the importance of the high school’s marching band and music programs with a three-part art piece depicting her experiences. Each art piece...
‘Validity’ to be screened as part of Lindsay Theater’s Emerging Filmmakers series
As part of its Emerging Filmmakers series, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center is preparing to screen a film that will both thrill and challenge its audience. In “Validity,” a doctor working on research regarding treatment practices for hypothermia unearths studies that could cause a breakthrough in the field —...
2-sport standout Derek Molitor set to join Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Quaker Valley’s athletic program hit the daily double with Derek Molitor as one of its competitors. Molitor was an elite two-sport athlete for the Quakers in the late 1990s, excelling in football and track and field. And he is one of this year’s selections for induction into the Quaker Valley...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 27, 2024
Aleppo BJ & T Develop LLC sold property at Unknown Address to Sydney Norton for $305,999. Bell Acres Philip Costa Jr. sold property at 1130-1132 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Freeland St. Rentals LLC for $252,000. Edgeworth Ronald McCormick sold property at 311 Orchard Ln to Benjamin and Claire McCormick...
Fellowship: Vacation Bible School, ‘plarn’ workshop and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
New ADA parking spaces reignite property line disputes in Leetsdale
Ongoing disputes between Leetsdale VFW Post 3372 and the borough have gone to a new level as a result of recently installed Americans with Disabilities compliant parking spaces at Henle Park. The borough had received grant funding through the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development and Quaker Valley Council of...
Author of ‘Fine Young People,’ a Sewickley-set novel, to visit Penguin Bookshop
In the pages of the book “Fine Young People,” readers meet Frankie, who is a good daughter, a loyal best friend and a model student in her final semester at an elite Catholic prep school. Frankie’s hockey player classmate Kyle Murphy takes his life after posting a cryptic message about...
Exterior renovation project underway at Sewickley Public Library
Bob Lavery has been coming to the Sewickley Public Library for nearly 30 years. The borough resident has witnessed many of its renovations and rehabilitations from the expansion in the late 1990s and the replacement of its Spanish tile roof of the reference department (also known as the original entrance...
diVino Wine Bar a step closer to opening in Leetsdale
A push to turn a former Leetsdale church into a wine bar has led to a change in the borough’s zoning ordinance that could make it easier for future building use changes. Nate and Valeriya Harsch of Harmony Township plan to open diVino Wine Bar & Retail at 126 Broad...
Sewickley Stampede & Roundup showcases vintage cars
When Sewickley resident Joey Bojalad III gets into his 1955 AC Ace, he thinks of his late father, Joe Bojalad Jr. The elder Bojalad raced the sports car all over the East Coast and Canada. “This car is a piece of history to me,” Bojalad said on July 15 at...
In brief: Pulitzer-Prize winning author talk, municipal news and more in Sewickley area
Book talk Sewickley Public Library will host a book talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Edda Fields-Black from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at 500 Thorn St. She will be talking about her latest effort, “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.” Learn how...
Sewickley Chamber Night Marts continue July 25
Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce officials are counting on repeat success as they plan for this summer’s next Night Mart. The first of three major summer gatherings of food vendors and crafters took place on June 27. Organizers estimate more than 2,000 people packed the Sewickley business district from 6-9...
Butler Invitational success gave taste of things to come for Quaker Valley track team
Quaker Valley’s track and field program announced to WPIAL opponents that it would be a powerful postseason force in mid-April at the 60th annual Butler Invitational. The Quakers turned in an unforgettable performance at Butler to cap off an incredible regular season. It proved to be a historic performance by...
Decorated runner LJ Westwood joins Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Make no mistake, LJ Westwood can run. Then, and now. With aplomb. As stated in his Hall of Fame bio, the 2012 Quaker Valley graduate left a legacy as one of the most accomplished runners in the history of the school’s track and field and cross country programs. Westwood, who...
Fisher’s Files: Adou Thiero develops basketball IQ into ‘it’ factor
One of the many things in Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero’s favor as he begins his NBA journey is his five-star intelligence for the game of basketball. “At a young age, Adou demonstrated a high basketball IQ, and we always felt he carried the ‘it’ factor,” QV coach Mike Mastroianni...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 20, 2025
Edgeworth Joseph Venezia sold property at 402 Meadow Lane to DEP Construction Services LLC for $450,000. 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 Gatti and...
Bible School Block Party, Sunday worship and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Leetsdale mayor receives state service award
Leetsdale Mayor Sandra Ford is known in her community as someone to bring concerns to and who cares deeply about people. She has organized various senior luncheons and holiday events, is in her fourth year as head of the borough’s food pantry and oversees the police department, among other duties....
Student input instrumental in major renovations slated at Sewickley Academy’s Senior School
Sewickley Academy freshman Jack Christ has something to look forward to when he returns to campus this fall: a newly remodeled school building. The private academy announced this year news of a major renovation of the interior of the Senior School that houses 230 students in grades nine through 12....
Glen Osborne officials appoint familiar face as their new mayor
Glen Osborne officials recently welcomed a familiar face as their new mayor. Former council president Tom Huddleston was appointed last month to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Barbara Carrier, who resigned from office in May because she moved out of the borough. Carrier, 76, a Democrat, has served as...
Go-kart fundraiser, 2 new businesses coming to Sewickley and more
Premier Youth & Community Center fundraiser Three Rivers Karting in Leetsdale will host a fundraiser for Premier Youth & Community Center from 6-8 p.m. July 24. The go-kart entertainment facility will donate 10% of all sales to the center’s inaugural Press Start to Give event. Part of the event includes...
Sewickley celebrates longtime police officer’s service, retirement
Sewickley and state officials saluted one of the borough’s finest as he recently traded in his badge and gun for shorts and household chores. Former Sgt. Bob McNatt was honored for his 33 years of service on the police force. Mayor George Shannon presented him with a plaque and Lori...
Chocolate Boutique in Sewickley opens in a new location
Sewickley’s Chocolate Boutique held the grand opening of its new location on June 27, overlapping with the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s popular Night Mart. That evening, owner Tracy McCoy and five employees darted around the chocolate shop, passing out free samples and serving chocolates, ice cream and milkshakes. As...
