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Future of Tree of Life focus of Fox Chapel program
People can hear plans for the future of Tree of Life in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood — the site of the 2018 shooting that marked the deadliest antisemitic attack in the country — during a mid-March presentation in Fox Chapel. Carole Zawatsky is the new CEO of a nonprofit institute...
Inclusive dance entertains at O’Hara Elementary School
A red-carpet event returned after a pandemic-induced hiatus, welcoming more than 600 students and family members to the “Special Someone Dance” Feb. 11 at O’Hara Elementary School. Each student was invited to bring a special someone as his or her guest. There was no dress code, and people were encouraged...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Elsie Smith
After coming off a tough season, Fox Chapel’s girls basketball team has quite a lot to be proud of this winter, putting itself in the playoff chase. Contributing to the success is the lone senior, Elsie Smith. “Last year was a very difficult season for us, but I think it...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 12, 2023
Aspinwall John Kearney sold property at 222 Third St. to Gregory and Stacey Supianoski for $435,000. Lauren Jonkman sold property at 412 Eastern Ave. to Carl Misitano and Jordan Valley for $469,000. Douglas Kwiatowski sold property at 920 Guyasuta Ln to Bruce Martin McLaren for $130,000. Etna Timothy Miles sold...
Lane restrictions on Highland Park Bridge to begin Monday
Long-term lane restrictions will begin Monday on the Highland Park Bridge in Sharpsburg, PennDOT officials said this weekend. Officials plan to restrict northbound traffic, weather permitting, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday morning. The left-hand lane from the Highland Park Bridge/Freeport Road interchange to Route 28 will close Monday to traffic...
Fox Chapel notebook: Foxes swimmers have choices for WPIAL events
Fox Chapel’s swimmers won’t be lacking for things to do during the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships. Sophie Shao and Sarah Pasquella will both be trying to rack up medals in multiple events. Both Shao and Pasquella are tied for a team-high six automatic qualifying times. Pasquella has qualified in...
Fox Chapel boys look to peak in playoffs
With the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs quickly approaching, Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar has a simple aim. The Foxes want to be playing their best as the postseason begins. Grabbing consecutive wins over Plum and Armstrong Jan. 31 and Feb. 3 helped Fox Chapel secure its bid. “As...
In brief: news from O’Hara Township, Fox Chapel Area High School and more
O’Hara Township police Superintendent Jay Davis and members of the department will host Coffee and Cocca with the Cops, Plus a Movie Event at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center. People can meet their police officers and have photos taken with them. Officers will bring...
School news from the Fox Chapel area
Four Fox Chapel Area High School seniors, Aiden Dorneich, Arjun Golla, Arvind Seshan, and Ethan Tan, have been named candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Approximately 5,000 of nearly 3.6 million high school seniors graduating this year from across the U.S. have been named candidates in this year’s...
Shady Side Academy gets big lift from big men to defeat Deer Lakes, share section title
Shady Side Academy’s 6-foot-4 forward Nate Mallory wants to avoid hearing the same phrase over and over again. With a chance to earn a share of the Section 3-3A boys basketball title against Deer Lakes on Friday night at Mellon Gymnasium, Mallory and fellow 6-4 big man Ben Michaels lived...
Aspinwall Council fills vacancy; vice president position to be decided in March
Aspinwall has a new council member. Patti McCaffrey, a Realtor for RE/MAX Select Realty and member of several Realtor associations, was appointed to fill a vacancy Wednesday, Feb.8. She had been a part of the comprehensive plan committee, among numerous other borough activities, and wanted to be on the other...
Free glass recycling coming to Hartwood Acres
A traveling glass recycling bin will be available at Hartwood Acres this summer. The program provides a free recycling option for people to rid their houses of glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors. No sorting is required. The bin will be at the Indiana Township park July 8-13....
Fox Chapel area students make Dean’s Lists
These students from the Fox Chapel area have been named to Dean’s Lists by their respective schools for the fall of 2022 semester. Chatham University, Falk School of Sustainability & Environment — Marissa Albrecht. Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. — Heath Newman, with distinction. College of the Holy Cross, Worcester Mass...
Blawnox restaurant challenges people to eat clean — winner gets 3 months of free food
Interested in eating free for three months? A Blawnox eatery that specializes in healthy food and low-cal meals is offering that chance. Clean Eatz, at 175 Freeport Road, has launched its fifth annual WeChangeLivez Challenge through which patrons can win a bundle of food for sharing their healthy-eating journeys on...
CDTCA students deliver messages of thanks to Aspinwall merchants
Aspinwall businesses got a big shout-out during Catholic Schools Week from students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy. Students trekked through the busy corridors of Brilliant and Commercial avenues to deliver hand-drawn posters and cards to merchants which share the neighborhood with the private school. “One of our greatest...
Supply drive for Pittsburgh homeless shelter underway at Fox Chapel Area High School
Fox Chapel Area High School students are collecting supplies for a Pittsburgh homeless shelter. The effort is organized by the student government’s community outreach committee. The drive began late January and runs through Feb. 17. People can make donations Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
LED lights, other exterior upgrades to boost safety at UPMC St. Margaret hospital
Ongoing upgrades to the UPMC St. Margaret hospital campus near Aspinwall will boost safety for patients, staff and visitors, hospital leaders said. A switch to LED lights in the parking areas is a key component of the project. Work cost about $50,000 for 96 new lights in the parking and...
Shady Side Academy boys weather storm as injuries hit
The Shady Side Academy basketball team never planned on being a half-court, defensive-oriented team. But circumstances have changed how the Bulldogs have had to approach things down the stretch. Shady Side Academy lost senior guard Ethian Salvia to a torn ACL and has played several games without Eli Teslovich, who...
Boosted by versatile junior, Fox Chapel girls make playoff push
Sarah Slember’s athletic resume isn’t lacking in skills and experience to display. Playing basketball was difficult for Slember because of poor fortune. A pair of sprained ankles as a freshman limited her availability, while a torn ACL halted her sophomore season. Finally healthy, Slember has shown her versatility for a...
Fox Chapel Area student news
A team of Fox Chapel Area High School students has qualified for the National History Bowl in Arlington, Va., in April. Seniors Elijah Conklin, Nathaniel Green, Arvind Seshan and Prajval Sreenivas, and junior Logan Dressman are members of the Fox Chapel Area High School History Club. The team placed third...
K-9 Officer Falco visits O’Hara Elementary
Third-grade students at O’Hara Elementary School got a chance to meet Fox Chapel K-9 Officer Falco and his handler, Fox Chapel Police Officer Rob Katich, on Feb. 1. The visit helped illustrate a reading lesson about training, duties, and partnerships between police dogs and their officers. Falco is a 10...
Fire & Ice brings hundreds to Fox Chapel’s McCahill Park
Fire & Ice at McCahill Park brought out hundreds of people on Jan. 28 to stroll past ice sculptures, take in the crisp air, plus enjoy hot chocolate and a warm fire. The event was hosted by the Fox Chapel Parks Conservancy and presented by UPMC St. Margaret and landscapers...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 5, 2023
Aspinwall Andrew Davis sold property at 125 Third St. to Casey Gibbons and Mary Rose Boyle for $340,000. David Robert Petrone sold property at 401 Lexington Ave. to Isabella Verardi for $40,265. Etna Estate of Paul Lord sold property at 8 Robertson Pl to Michael and Michael Motta for $215,000....
Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel staging ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’
In the mood for some “Razzle Dazzle”? Shady Side Academy is presenting “Chicago: Teen Edition” at the Senior School on Feb. 17-19, that features show-stoppers like “All that Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango.” Set in Roaring Twenties Chicago, the musical centers on chorine Roxie Hart, played by senior Sloane Simon...
Fox Chapel Area School Board gives itself more time to decide on deputy superintendent’s contract
Fox Chapel Area School District officials voted at a special meeting Jan. 30 to approve changes to Deputy Superintendent David McCommons’ contract, giving the board an extra 60 days to consider keeping him beyond his current pact. McCommons’ contract was set to expire June 30. District officials said the contract...
