Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 29
New rescue truck at Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services expands specialized response
While most fire departments across the state are struggling to stay afloat, Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services is finding itself on solid ground. A merger of Aspinwall and Sharpsburg, the department is expected to purchase a $1.3 million heavy rescue truck that not only will respond to local emergencies but...
Mercurio’s pizza chef takes home win competing in Italy
A trio of local Italian siblings are celebrating their sister’s pizza-making prowess and subsequent win in an international pizza competition. Anna Crucitt and Michael and Joe Mecurio co-own and operate Mercurio’s, known for authentic homemade Neapolitan pizza and artisan gelato, with locations in Shadyside and O’Hara. Crucitt recently won first...
Shady Side Academy middle school to be donated to National Aviary
A Shady Side Academy alum is helping the National Aviary find a nest for its next breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital and educational space. S. Kent Rockwell, Fox Chapel resident and 1962 academy graduate, is in the process of acquiring his alma mater’s 35-acre middle school campus. The plan...
Blawnox VFC staying focused on emergency preparedness
When a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Harmar nearly three years ago, thousands of gallons of crude oil spilled into Guys Run headed for the Allegheny River. Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company was among the first to respond, helping to boom the area and keep the toxic materials contained. Chief Jeff...
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Feb. 11, 2025
Seven Fox Chapel Area School District students were selected to perform with the 2025 Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA) Senior District 1 Band East at a concert on January 24 at Laurel Highlands High School. The senior students are Malik Choset (trumpet), Marina Dunham (bassoon) and Lindsay Gould (alto saxophone);...
Free energy audits can boost efficiency, lower costs
Home energy audits are being offered to property owners in Sharpsburg with the goal of boosting utility efficiency and lowering heating bills. But there’s also a chance the assessment could lead to free attic insulation or a hot water pump for qualifying residents. “We want to find out where the...
In brief: Blood drive, chili cook-off and more in Fox Chapel area
Blood drive Fox Chapel Area High School is holding a community blood drive 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 at Fox Chapel Area High School in the large group instruction room. Those 16 and older are encouraged to donate blood. Anyone who donates blood between Feb. 9-14 will receive a $20...
Blawnox group seeks artist proposals for new borough mural
A Blawnox-based nonprofit wants to bring more art to the borough. Best of Blawnox is accepting artist proposals for a new mural at Blawnox Community Park. The canvas in question is a building at the main entrance. The project is to create an 8-foot by 15-foot image related to the...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 9, 2025
Aspinwall Susan Hann Eseleman sold property at 938 Guyasuta Road to Jeffrey Zukerman for $155,000. Blawnox Mitchell Benjamin Zukerman sold property at 526 Freeport Road to MBZ Equity LLC for $58,194. Etna Frederick Mangone sold property at 28 Mt. Hope St. to Halle Celebrezze for $260,000. Indiana David Methven sold...
Shady Side Academy grad Izee Powell embracing challenges of Division I hockey
When looking at the statistics of the Dartmouth women’s hockey team from 2023-24, it’s hard not to notice that Shady Side Academy grad Izee Powell was fourth in scoring. The junior defenseman had her best season last year, scoring six goals, four on the power play, and had nine assists....
Fox Chapel junior breaks through in shot put
Claire Conti set the Fox Chapel indoor track and field record in the shot put during her freshman season. Now a junior, Conti spent the past two seasons attempting to find a way to hit the 33-foot mark. During Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet No. 4 on Feb. 1 at...
Events at Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg libraries for the week of Feb. 8, 2025
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Local ties to the Super Bowl: New Kensington’s Skyy Moore the Chiefs’ ‘good-luck charm’?
The question, presumably, was asked with tongue in cheek. But then again, facts are facts — and since the Kansas City Chiefs drafted New Kensington’s Skyy Moore, the team is 3 for 3 in advancing to the Super Bowl. Moore, appropriately, played along during media day festivities in New Orleans...
One Brilliant continues to shine in Aspinwall
Erica Miller is a good listener and has style sense, helping customers to feel and look good. “I say I am a psychologist first and a retailer second,” said the owner of One Brilliant clothing and accessories boutique in Aspinwall. “Customers want to connect. They want to talk, and sometimes...
Fox Chapel Area High School library named best school library in the state
Isabella Cheatham has found a home away from home at her school library. The Fox Chapel Area High School senior said she feels welcome in the educational and relaxed space overseen by librarian Laura Ward — so much so that she and several other students start the day there instead...
Goals still in sight for reloaded Fox Chapel boys roster as playoffs approach
Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar isn’t worried about the classification the Foxes fall under when the PIAA realigns their boys basketball divisions every two years. The Foxes plan to adjust and contend. When Fox Chapel returned to Class 6A this season, the Foxes stuck to the plan. Fox Chapel has...
Then and Now: Former Sharpsburg High School still a place for students to thrive
The former Sharpsburg High School, an enormous red brick building along Linden Street, served the borough for decades. It sat along Linden Street, marked by white columns and ornate windows. The district merged in 1970 with Fox Chapel Area, sending students to a new school along Field Club Road in...
Pittsburgh Youth Lacrosse extends scholarship applications for 2025 season
Pittsburgh Youth Lacrosse Association directors are urging Pittsburgh-area youth to register and apply for scholarships for the upcoming 2025 spring season. PYLAX is a nonprofit charitable organization committed to engagement in the community with a mission of providing an inclusive and positive sports program for all players. Online registration is...
Teen volunteerism helping to grow Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg
Fox Chapel Area High School junior Kelly Dayton doesn’t fancy herself a chef, but she never misses the chance to help prep a meal at Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg. The 17-year-old pencils in one Thursday each month to plate home-cooked dinners and serve them to dozens of people who...
SUV strikes elderly woman near UPMC St. Margaret hospital
An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an SUV struck her Wednesday morning in Aspinwall. Allegheny County Police said the woman was crossing Delafield Road near UPMC St. Margaret hospital about 7 a.m. when a motorist making a left turn from Freeport Road hit her....
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Feb. 4, 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School’s literary magazine, “Tapestry,” was named a first-place winner in the 2024 American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic Yearbooks, Magazines, and Newspapers. The publication was one of 91 from across the nation to receive a first-place award. The contest is open to schools from...
Unbeaten Shady Side Academy girls complete season sweep of Greensburg Central Catholic
Unlike the first Section 2-3A matchup, Shady Side Academy didn’t have such an easy time getting to the basket in its rematch with Greensburg Central Catholic. High-percentage shots were fewer and far between. Passes were harder to come by into the post, and the Bulldogs had to look for alternative...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Bella Urso
When Fox Chapel senior guard Bella Urso first stepped on the high school basketball court, coach Marty Matvey wondered if Urso had a pulse. “She was quiet as a freshman,” Matvey said. “She’s sort of a reserved kid to begin with but had — and still has — one of...
Fox Chapel Area High School presents early graduates of the Class of 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School hosted its early graduation ceremony on Jan. 17 on campus. Bonnie Berzonski, district communications coordinator, released the graduate list and said that students graduate early for a variety of reasons that may include travel, early college start, working or volunteer opportunities. Commencement was held for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 2, 2025
Aspinwall Anthony Fusca sold property at 402 Virginia Ave. to Labriola Enterprises L.P. for $435,000. Blawnox Craig Carr sold property at 209 Summit Drive to PNC Bank for $94,000. Etna Estate of Michael Henn sold property at 111 Cherry St. to 99 Sycamore LLC for $75,000. Michael Ashmore sold property...
