North Allegheny category, Page 2
Round of grants to benefit multiple North Hills communities
Multiple communities in the North Hills are getting a boost from a recent round of state grants. A $106,000 grant will support the chassis replacement of an ambulance from the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority. The total cost of the chassis replacement, also known as an ambulance remount, is $225,000, according...
A.W. Beattie students turn Thanksgiving parade into schoolwide event benefiting North Hills Community Outreach
Giving thanks and giving back to those in need were the themes of a student-led Thanksgiving parade at A.W. Beattie Career Center in McCandless. It also was a special treat for the preschoolers of Beattie’s Kiddie Tech program, who got to march in the parade around the school. While the...
Veterans and active-duty military members find a career fit with Postal Service
Two words: mail call. That may be one of the most welcoming phrases for deployed men and women in the U.S. military, said Ross resident Mark Wahl, a strategic communications specialist for the U.S. Postal Service. So, it’s rather fitting that the Postal Service also has been a rewarding career...
North Allegheny School District’s 2026-27 calendar makes room for construction
An earlier first day of school — Aug. 18 — for the upcoming 2026-27 school year will help accommodate pending construction beginning at several schools in the North Allegheny School District. Hosack, Ingomar and Peebles elementary schools, as well as Phase 1 of the high school and the natatorium, are...
McCandless spreading extra cheer with 5th annual Winterfest
Winterfest, gingerbread houses and lights, oh my. Creative bakers with a flair for architecture can test their edible skills in a new gingerbread house contest in McCandless, with all entries to be judged at the fifth annual Winterfest, the town’s signature seasonal celebration, scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. Dec....
Veterans touched by ceremony, parade at Holy Cross Academy in Ross
A time of reflection, reverence and recognition was part of the annual Veterans Day celebration and parade Nov. 7 at Holy Cross Academy in Ross. “It’s very emotional,” said Dave W. Graver of McCandless, who was visibly moved after coming out of the church service honoring the veterans. Graver served...
North Allegheny’s preliminary budget includes millage increase
A slight increase in taxes is proposed for the 2026-27 North Allegheny school year, at an estimated 20.43 mills from the current 19.74 mills. The school board still has to vote on the proposed increase and final budget set for May 20. The millage rate is in accordance with the...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Speaker to share strategies for parents of disabled children Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is hosting a session on “Parenting for Different Needs: Supporting Children With Physical or Intellectual Disabilities” from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Raising a family member with special medical needs can require extra...
Central Catholic storms past rival North Allegheny to repeat as WPIAL 6A champsVideo
Lightning only delayed the inevitable Saturday night because Central Catholic already was electric. Jayden Alexander returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for the first of Central Catholic’s six straight touchdowns, and the top-seeded Vikings sprinted past No. 2 North Allegheny, 42-7, in a WPIAL Class 6A championship rout at Pine-Richland....
2025 WPIAL 6A football championship breakdown: Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny
WPIAL Class 6A football championship No. 1 Central Catholic vs. No. 2 North Allegheny 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Pine-Richland Audio stream: TribLive HSSN Video stream: NFHS Network Radio: KDKA (1020 AM, 100.1 FM) Winner plays: District 6 champion State College (9-2) or District 2 champion Wilkes-Barre (8-4) in a PIAA quarterfinal...
North Allegheny hockey skates to quick start under 1st-year coach
The North Allegheny hockey team got off to one of its best starts in 20 years, but Justin Glock is staying grounded. “They are well aware that I think we can play a lot better,” the first-year coach said. “It’s still a work in progress.” So far, it’s working. The...
North Allegheny girls defy expectations with WPIAL championship, deep state playoff run
The North Allegheny girls soccer team saved its best for last. After entering the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs as a third-place section finisher and a fifth-seeded underdog, the Tigers used a remarkable run to put together arguably the most memorable postseason in program history. “We were kind of overlooked because...
Big-school rivals Central Catholic, North Allegheny clash in WPIAL finals for 4th consecutive year
As Central Catholic tries to defend its WPIAL title, the Vikings lineup taking the field Saturday night will be notably different than last year’s. There’s a new starting quarterback, a different leading rusher and the team’s top three receivers have changed. In those areas and some others, it’s a new-look...
Northland Public Library’s executive director retiring; search on for replacement
The grand opening of the newly renovated Northland Public Library may be a bittersweet moment for its executive director, Amy Steele, who is set to retire Feb. 12. Steele has worked at Northland for 24 years, the past 12 as its executive director. “While we aren’t quite done yet, the...
Northland Public Library secures bump in funding for staffing costs; renovation nears completion
Municipalities in the North Hills are agreeing to a slight increase in funding for Northland Public Library’s 2026 budget, which will help keep staff pay competitive and cover rising health care costs. The library’s 2026 $3.5 million budget reflects an overall 5.7% increase. “This budget will help us to continue...
Reverse Trick-or-Treat brings young, old together
Halloween is for everyone as one recent event showcased. Chrildren at the Vincentian Child Discovery Center in McCandless kicked off their Halloween celebrations early with a Reverse Trick-or-Treat party Oct. 24. Instead of collecting candy themselves, the preschoolers handed out treats such as lottery tickets and decks of cards to...
Lots of work, planning go into school musicals as North Allegheny preps for ‘Schoolhouse Rock’
As the cast and crew prepared to rock some knowledge in “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.,” which hits the stage Nov. 12, 13, 15 and 16 at North Allegheny Senior High School, music department chair Bob Tozier shared what it’s like to pull off a top-notch performance. In his experience, the...
In brief: Happenings throughout the North Allegheny Journal area
Public hearing set on McCandless budget McCandless will hold a public hearing on its 2026 proposed budget at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 during the council meeting in Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road. A budget presentation was held Nov. 10 by finance director Brittany Yavorka and town Manager John Schwend. The...
Majority in Franklin Park votes down home rule study; borough to seek other ways to address deficit
Despite months of public engagement and open houses explaining the process, residents of Franklin Park voted no on a ballot question on whether to form a commission to study changing the borough to home rule, according to Allegheny County Election results on Nov. 5. Voters in Franklin Park seemed to...
Cosmetology students at A.W. Beattie Career Center thank veterans with free haircuts
As a thank-you for veterans, cosmetology students at A.W. Beattie Career Center’s training salon provided free haircuts for all members of the military, past and present, on Veterans Day. The training salon, located at the school along Babcock Boulevard, is a full-service salon for students in the cosmetology program. This...
Big 2nd half fuels North Allegheny’s win over Norwin in WPIAL Class 6A semifinals
The Norwin football program has made nice strides over the years. But there were still things on their bucket last that they had not achieved before Friday’s WPIAL Class 6A semifinal at North Allegheny Newman Stadium. The Knights never had won a conference title, defeated North Allegheny, reached the WPIAL...
Norwin gets another shot at North Allegheny with championship berth on the line
When North Allegheny rallied to defeat Norwin, 20-17, in Week 4, the Tigers used five big plays to secure victory. They blocked a punt, got two long touchdown passes, a fourth-quarter interception and a stop by defensive tackle Lincoln Hoke. Those plays prevented Norwin from earning its first win over...
Democrats sweep Franklin Park mayor, council election; voters reject government study
Franklin Park’s longtime mayor, Dennis O’Keefe, lost his bid for reelection Tuesday in an election that saw Democrats also win three council seats, according to unofficial Allegheny County election results. O’Keefe was defeated by Democrat Cristen L. Fiffik. Three of the council’s six sets were up for election. In the...
Democrats win all 4 North Allegheny School Board seats
A slate of Democrats won all four seats that were up for election on the North Allegheny School Board in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial Allegheny County election results. With all precincts reporting, Paige Hardy, the only incumbent member of the board seeking re-election, was on the winning slate and...
3 McCandless Republican council members lose seats to Democrats
Three incumbent Republican McCandless Council members lost their bids for re-election in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial Allegheny County election results. With all precincts reporting, Democrat Laureen Alt defeated Republican incumbent Jack Casey in Ward 2; Democrat Jack Hickerson defeated Republican incumbent Jason Singer in Ward 4; and Democrat Nathan...
