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Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse overcomes challenges during successful season
The Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse team knew there was no way Ethan Salvia’s production could be completely replaced. The Bulldogs standout and Marquette recruit tore his ACL during basketball season and was forced to miss his senior season on the lacrosse field. However, Shady Side Academy coach Cam Thompson...
Fox Chapel freshman shows worlds of potential in discus, shot put
Making an appearance at the PIAA Class 3A track championships as a freshman didn’t make Fox Chapel’s Claire Conti want to take a break. During the first week of June, Conti went to compete unattached at a meet in Slippery Rock in the throwing events. “I’m trying to keep working,”...
News from Sharpsburg, Blawnox and more
Cook-off Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg is sponsoring a one-pot cook-off from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 17 at the church, located at 800 Main Street in the borough. Cooks prepare their best one-pot meal for a panel of guest judges and compete for awards, prizes, games and gift...
Student news from the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel Area High School junior Alexandra Sroufe and sophomore Avanti Muvvala received 2022-2023 National Community Service Awards from the United Nations Association of the USA and InnerView Technologies. The awards recognize student commitment and community service impact in support of the UN global goals. Alexandra and Avanti also received...
North Hills Community Outreach returns to Blawnox for food giveaway
North Hills Community Outreach brings its free food distribution program back to Blawnox from 2-3 p.m. June 16 outside the borough building. Volunteers haul about 600 pounds of food to give away to people regardless of income or residency. They set up shop for about an hour at three different...
Wildlife officers free deer of plastic feeder stuck around neck in O’Hara
A whitetail deer, seen for weeks by Fox Chapel area residents sporting a large, white, plastic feeder around its neck, was freed Thursday morning, thanks to the persistent efforts of Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. Commission officials spotted the deer early Thursday in the Orchard Hill/Driftwood area of O’Hara and were...
Efforts underway to help free deer in Fox Chapel area from plastic bucket stuck around its neck
A young buck in the Fox Chapel area got itself in a jam a few weeks ago when it somehow got its neck stuck in a plastic animal feeder. It has been spotted by area residents with the container still around its neck. O’Hara resident Melissa Marlo said she has...
Fox Chapel Area High School graduates Class of 2023 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland
Parents, family members and friends packed Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland June 4 to watch members of Fox Chapel Area High School’s Class of 2023 receive their diplomas. “You are sitting here today because of your successes,” Superintendent Dr. Mary Catherine Reljac told the graduates. “Your...
O’Hara officials may allow residents to raise chickens; vote slated for June 13
O’Hara residents who want to raise chickens may soon be able to in their own backyards. Township officials plan to vote June 13 on a zoning ordinance amendment that would make “domestic chicken keeping” a permitted accessory use in residential and certain commercial districts. A $50 permit fee also would...
Collections open for Harvest Fair in Fox Chapel
Volunteers at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church have opened the doors to collections, officially kicking off Harvest Fair season. The fair is a two-day event with thousands of items for sale. Preparations began June 2 and will continue through the first week of September, when volunteers work for days to display...
Ice cream shop readies for opening in Aspinwall
Looking for a place to grab a sweet treat this summer? The soon-to-open ice cream and grab-n-go restaurant Treat Down the Street at 231 Commercial Ave. in Aspinwall will offer food, family fun and retro summer vibes. Owner Christina Sharbaugh says the shop is set to open in June, pending...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 4, 2023
Blawnox Christopher Fuller sold property at 367 Walnut St. to Eric Kota and Elizabeth Smith for $215,000. Harmar Velma Brown sold property at 580 Meadowvale Drive to Deborah Nicotero for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $143,376). O’Hara Tricia Pil sold property at 5 Davonshire Drive to...
Fox Chapel athletes learn from 1st trip to PIAA track championships
Fox Chapel coach Thomas Moul knows from experience that making a first trip to the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships in Shippensburg isn’t a disappointment no matter the results. What was most important for the two Fox Chapel athletes who competed at the state meet was gaining experience...
Fox Chapel notebook: Senior wrestler Trevor Katz named Student Visionary of the Year
Fox Chapel senior wrestler Trevor Katz made a big splash on the mats during his final year at the school. Katz, who qualified for the WPIAL championships at 180 pounds this season after finishing fourth in the section, helped raise $250,000 dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. That is...
In brief: news from Fox Chapel, Sharpsburg, Blawnox and more
Fox Chapel Day will take place June 17 at McCahill Park from noon to 4 p.m.. The event is hosted by Fox Chapel Borough and the Fox Chapel Police Department. The event will feature Fox Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, Foxwall EMS, a balloon artist, a trackless train, carnival games, food...
Blawnox artist hopes sculpture for Three Rivers Arts Festival gets people to hear the conversation
Inside a black tent at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, you can hear jabbering. The sound is somewhat muffled, but the talking heads seem to be screaming, talking over one another. They are representative of how we think we are really listening to someone, but we have no...
Blawnox honors veterans with parade, memorial service
Hundreds of people lined Freeport Road in Blawnox for the borough’s Memorial Day parade and service on May 29. Participants included borough council members, local veterans, classic car drivers, the Fox Chapel Area High School Band, members of the Blawnox Community Garden and the Blawnox, Fox Chapel and Aspinwall fire...
Fox Chapel Area High School robotics team named ‘grand champion’ in national competition
Fox Chapel Area High School teacher Ryan Siniawski knew his robotics students were winners. They now have the national hardware to prove it. The team of 15 students from freshmen to seniors was named the overall grand champion in the ’Burgh Bash National Championships hosted by the BotsIQ manufacturing workforce...
‘Cool Cars, Cool Dads’ offers Father’s Day fellowship at Fox Chapel church
The parking lot at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is bound to turn a few heads on Father’ Day. Vintage vehicles will fill the lot during the annual “Cool Cars, Cool Dads” event from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I originated the idea as a fellowship event following worship, though now...
Sharpsburg passes rules for alcohol at special events
Restrictions on alcohol use during events in Sharpsburg are now formalized. Council approved the policy May 25. “We had restrictions on events with alcohol like requiring wristbands, but they weren’t in writing,” Councilwoman Sarah Ishman said. “This just solidifies best practices and makes it clear to everyone what we expect...
Fox Chapel Police Department hosts annual bike rodeo
Fox Chapel Police Department welcomed about 90 people to its second annual Bicycle Rodeo, according to organizer Sgt. Craig Sorg. The event took place May 23 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church along Fox Chapel Road. Families had their bicycles inspected for free by mechanics from Pro Bike+Run in Monroeville. They...
Heroes honored during Aspinwall Memorial parade, service
Sunshine and pleasant temperatures graced the 2023 Aspinwall Memorial Day Service and Parade on Monday, May 29. A military fly-over began the Memorial Day commemoration, which included a service at the Aspinwall American Legion Post 77 on Commercial Avenue. Three 50-year members of the post — Robert B. Bursey, Dennis...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 28, 2023
Aspinwall Estate of Bernard Difilippo sold property at 117 Third St. to 117 3rd L.P. for $154,125. Blawnox Von Fisher sold property at 302 Crescent Pl to Kyle and Laura Uricchio for $205,000. Etna Timothy Kruth sold property at 18 Highland Ave. to Christopher Krzysik for $100,000. Fox Chapel Konstantinos...
Unconventional coaching career leads former Fox Chapel soccer standout to hall of fame
Mike Babst made peace with being done with soccer more than once in his life. But circumstances kept the Davidson men’s soccer coach circling back to the game. When Babst took his first assistant coaching position at Washington & Lee in Lexington, Va., it was something he hardly scheduled. Babst,...
In brief: News from Blawnox, North Park
The Best of Blawnox is presenting Art Fling June 10 from noon to 3 p.m. along Freeport Road. The community event will feature art, music, food, exhibits and workshops. More information is available at bestofblawnox@gmail.com or by contacting 412-295-1638. —- The North Park swimming pool will open June. 3. Hours...
