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Several political races in Quaker Valley area uncontested
Editor’s note: The Sewickley Herald is publishing election previews with candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. They will run in upcoming issues. The list of candidates for municipal and school district races is shaping up for the upcoming primary contests. Election day for those seeking their...
Families participate in inaugural Edgeworth Easter Egg hunt
Edgeworth’s inaugural borough Easter Egg hunt had about 80 children celebrate the occasion with the Easter bunny at Way Park April 1. Borough manager John Schwend called the event a great success and noted the help of firefighters from Cochran Hose Co. and officers from the Edgeworth Police Department. Families...
Future of Herbst House in Sewickley to be decided April 11
Sewickley council plans to take action on a request to tear down a former Catholic school in the borough’s historic district. The future of the Herbst House, an old convent and private residence along Broad Street that has stood for more than 137 years, is expected to be decided at...
Plum church among those serving fish and fellowship on Good Friday
Every Friday in Lent is Good Friday for parishioner Faith Sisk at Our Lady of Joy in Plum. She is one of many members of Holy Family Parish who volunteer their time at fish fries each year. “We’re very blessed to have these volunteers, and people just want to give...
Quaker Valley School Board recognized by Pitt council
Quaker Valley School Board was recently recognized by the University of Pittsburgh for its efforts in supporting student education and professional development. It was given Pitt’s 2023 Tri-State Area School Study Council’s D. Richard Wynn Distinguished School Board Award. School district officials were honored on March 16 during the 74th...
Fox Chapel councilman pulls his name from the May primary ballot
A Fox Chapel councilman who was seeking reelection is withdrawing from the May primary because of problems with his nominating petition. Thomas Karet said by email that there was a “technical deficiency” with his nominating petition filed with the Allegheny County Elections Division, and it was “easier to withdraw it...
Fox Chapel to host planting of 1,000 tree seedlings for Arbor Day weekend
A new opportunity to connect with nature will soon take root in Fox Chapel. The borough and its park commission have partnered with Keystone 10 Million Trees to acquire 1,000 seedlings for a tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day, which is April 28. The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership...
Quaker Valley officials boost mental health services for elementary students
Quaker Valley School District officials have made an investment in their elementary students’ mental health. The school board voted 7-0 on March 21 to approve an agreement with Pathways Human Services to provide a behavioral health counselor this school year. Board members Geoffrey Barnes and Jeffrey Watters were absent. Assistant...
Carnegie Mellon University student develops databases, mapping for Sharpsburg
A Carnegie Mellon University master’s student has created databases so Sharpsburg officials can better track assets, properties and prioritize possible improvements. Federal work-study intern Taylor Popp presented preliminary results from her geographic information system, or GIS, mapping project at a council meeting March 23. “I’ve talked to a variety of...
Tree planting planned in Leetsdale
Leetsdale area nature lovers have an opportunity to beautify the town with new trees. The borough has partnered with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to host a planting day April 29. It begins at 9 a.m. at the borough building, 136 Beaver St. Volunteers can learn about different types of native...
South Greensburg man accused of child luring
A South Greensburg man is accused of luring a child Sunday, authorities said. Keith Lilliock, 43, was charged with felony counts of luring a child into a motor vehicle and interference with the custody of children, District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli’s Office said. The charges stem from an incident involve...
Police seek driver of car involved in fatal East Liberty hit-and-run
A pedestrian was killed Monday in a hit-and-run in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. The crash happened about 1:45 a.m. and police found an overturned car at the intersection of Penn and Centre avenues. Police are searching for the driver of the silver Chevrolet sedan that is was involved. The man...
2 fish fry Fridays remain at Divine Redeemer Parish
A tradition of food and fellowship has returned to Divine Redeemer Parish’s St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley. Its Lenten fish fry is back in full force this season after an all-take-out experience in 2021 and last year’s pandemic hiatus. About 75 volunteers come together each week to make the...
Steel City Con returns to Monroeville with ‘Dexter,’ ‘Walking Dead’ reunions
Thousands of pop culture fans and comic enthusiasts are expected to descend upon the Monroeville Convention Center late this month for the return of Steel City Con. The show is slated for March 31 through April 2 at the convention center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. About 35 celebrity guests are...
Steel City Con returns to Monroeville with ‘Dexter,’ ‘Walking Dead’ reunions
Thousands of pop culture fans and comic enthusiasts are expected to descend upon the Monroeville Convention Center for the return of Steel City Con. The show is slated for March 31 through April 2 at the convention center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. About 35 celebrity guests are on the ticket...
Many Quaker Valley students and staff to get new Apple devices next school year
Quaker Valley School District officials approved the purchase new MacBook Air laptops for staffers and ninth generation iPads for students as part of an ongoing technology refresh program. Karyn Dobda, director of innovation and strategic initiatives, said 100 MacBook Air laptops will be given to staff at Edgeworth and Osborne...
Sharpsburg Community Library hosts resident’s inaugural art exhibit
Sharpsburg artist Hez Poole’s love of nature is on full display at her inaugural painting exhibit at the Sharpsburg Community Library. “Rewilding,” a compilation of animal paintings including charcoal, acrylics, water colors, collage and other media is showcased at 1212 Main St. through April 8. “I absolutely love this library,...
Young artists paint flowers to celebrate spring at Sharpsburg Community Library
Youths in Sharpsburg Community Library’s Art Workshop Wednesday program did some tempera painting inspired by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. They created flowers with smiling faces on March 22. Library youth programs coordinator Alison Babusci said the paintings will be clustered on the library windows in celebration of spring. Nearly a...
Veterans job fair set for at Acrisure Stadium
Military veterans looking for work can find some opportunities at a job fair Thursday. The nonprofit Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary will host the Pittsburgh Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Ave., on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Veterans can meet more than...
Sewickley officials examining streets for this year’s paving project
Sewickley officials and Gateway Engineers are working on finalizing a list of streets for this year’s paving plan. Council at its March 14 meeting discussed several options on how to spend the budgeted $600,000 for road improvements. Engineer Mike Galet said he used a pavement condition index, which measures streets...
Verona officials, Oakmont firefighters to use state funds for equipment moves
Verona officials and the Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department plan to use state funding to make way for new vehicles and equipment. Both boroughs are getting a piece of nearly $400,000 in funds though the Commonwealth Financing Authority and Department of Economic Community Development. Verona will get $158,625 and the fire...
Penn Hills middle schoolers to perform ‘Moana’
Penn Hills middle schoolers have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming musical, “Moana.” It is an adaptation of Disney’s animated movie and follows Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. The students are led by director...
Memory of Rep. Tony DeLuca recognized with new award at Rosedale Beach Club
Rosedale Beach Club officials have created an award in memory of a longtime public servant. The Tony DeLuca Community Impact Award was announced this month. It grants a free family membership to the Verona pool and swim club to “a person who dedicates their time to serving the community without...
Oakmont to use state grant for pedestrian upgrades
Oakmont officials plan to use state funds to make pedestrian safety upgrades near Tenth Street Elementary School. The borough is one of several communities to receive a part of nearly $400,000 in grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and Department of Economic and Community Development, state officials announced this month....
Fox Chapel to update borough code to remove derogatory term for Native Americans
An outdated and derogatory term for a Native American woman will be removed from Fox Chapel’s borough code where it appeared as part of names for some streets, geographical fixtures and other items. Fox Chapel Council approved the change Monday March 20. About 15 sections of the borough code will...
