North Allegheny category, Page 22
North Allegheny students help brighten holidays for orphans in Ukraine
A group of orphans in Ukraine won’t be forgotten this Christmas season, thanks partly to the help of students at North Allegheny. The North Allegheny Interact Club, a high school branch Rotary International District 7305, participated in a gift-giving project for orphans in the city of Lviv in western Ukraine....
Winterfest warms the spirit in McCandless
Despite a seasonably chilly December evening, friends and families bundled up for the return of Winterfest in the Town of McCandless on Dec. 7. They included McCandless resident Katie Panighetti, who was there with her husband, Tom, and daughter, Marigold, 19 months old. “This is a nice safe space for...
Bradford Woods Reserve lights up for holidays
The weather outside was far from frightful. In choosing Dec. 8 as the date for the annual Light Up Night at the Bradford Woods Reserve, organizers hit the mark with a mild day featuring temperatures comfortably in the high 40s, not bad for this time of year. So perhaps Santa...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Dec. 9, 2024
Visits by Santa Santa Claus is coming to the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center. Appearances at the center, 830 Aufman Lane, are scheduled for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Take photos of your kids with Santa for free. While...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 8, 2024
Etna Lorraine Tarasi sold property at 109-111 Dewey St. to Ideal Holdings LLC for $129,750. Brian Bubash sold property at 13 Dewey St. to Robert Howard Hartley Jr. for $170,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1326 Adrian Drive to Uttam Kumar and Arati Yadav for $588,780. Glen...
North Allegheny swimmers in position to extend WPIAL championship streak
The North Allegheny swimming team ordered T-shirts for this season that paraphrase a famous Vince Lombardi quote. “If you chase perfection, you can land among the stars of excellence,” said Tori Tieppo, part of a loaded junior class at NA. “You strive for the most you can, and you will...
With 8 returning WPIAL qualifiers, North Allegheny wrestlers set sights high
In the bowels of North Allegheny High School a few days before Thanksgiving, the NA wrestlers ran end-of-practice wind sprints to the loud encouragement of coaches and classic rock. The Tigers plan to make even more noise this season. “I don’t see any issues with their work ethic, and that’s...
Franklin Park adopts budget with tax increase
A real estate rate tax increase of 0.3 mills, raising it to 1.59 mills, was approved at a special Franklin Park Council meeting on Dec. 4 as part of the 2025 budget. This will help fund the expenses that were projected to exceed revenues, listed at $15,266,800 and $14,059,400, respectively,...
North Allegheny School Board president, vice president reelected
Elizabeth Warner will continue to serve as North Allegheny School Board president for another year, after being unanimously approved by her colleagues at the Dec. 4 reorganization meeting. Paige Hardy will continue as vice president, after a 5 to 3 vote. School board director Michael Weniger was also nominated for...
North Allegheny Class of 1977 members play 50th Turkey Bowl
Chilly temperatures in the 20s couldn’t deter these devoted 1977 North Allegheny grads from playing their 50th Turkey Bowl over Thanksgiving weekend. About 10 friends who graduated nearly five decades ago gathered at the North Allegheny Intermediate High School football field on Nov. 30 to reminisce and reconnect. “This is...
North Allegheny area happenings, week of Dec. 2, 2024
Christmas concerts The North Hills Chorale will present Christmas concerts titled “Cradle Him in Song” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 4 p.m. Dec. 8 in the St. Vincent Hall Auditorium at St. Louise Convent, 8150 McKnight Road, McCandless. Freewill offerings are accepted. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 1, 2024
Bellevue Wilkesboro Partn. L.P. sold property at 418-420 Division Ave. to Thierry and Anne Sophie Adam Buffiere for $255,000. Kyle Christopher Snyder sold property at 612 Forest Ave. to Terri Scalise for $150,000. Renault Bonner sold property at 269 N Balph Ave. to Oscar and Maria Dolores Murillo for $240,000....
North Allegheny girls making job easier for 1st-year coach replacing legend
Replacing a coaching legend is never easy. But the North Allegheny girls basketball team is helping new coach Gabby Baldasare feel right at home. “I can confidently say this is the best group of kids I’ve ever coached and ever been around,” Baldasare said. “The culture that (former coach Spencer)...
North Allegheny boys look to pick up tempo to get back on track
North Allegheny boys basketball coach Dave DeGregorio is turning back the clock this season. Coming off the program’s first back-to-back losing seasons in 25 years, North Allegheny is implementing a more fast-paced attack to take advantage of its new-look starting lineup. “We’re getting back to the way we played when...
McCandless fire companies seek a few good people
Greg Quatchak, chief at Ingomar Volunteer Company, is running out of ideas. The McCandless resident has been part of Ingomar VFC 187 for 50 years, and chief for 24. It was a family thing, following his father’s footsteps. Living on Harmony Road, across the street from the main station, he...
McCandless tax rate to stay same
The Town of McCandless’ $27.3 million budget will be voted on during the council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Town Hall on Grubbs Road. Remaining at 1.236 mills, there is no real estate tax rate change for the 20th consecutive year. Two public budget workshops were held in...
No tax increase in Bradford Woods budget
The proposed 2025 budget for Bradford Woods projects $1.531 million in expenditures for the next year, with no tax increase. Council is set to vote on the budget at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 meeting at the municipal building, 4908 Wexford Run Road. The real estate tax rate remains at 3.375,...
Pay ‘Visit to Bethlehem’ in McCandless
Oh, little town of McCandless. Quite likely, it’s one of the most told and well-known stories of the past 2,000 years. And St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland in McCandless wants to bring it to life this Christmas season. “A Visit to Bethlehem,” a live reenactment of the time and...
North Allegheny girls volleyball nears unprecedented streak after claiming 8th straight PIAA title
The North Allegheny girls volleyball team often uses motivational sayings such as “pressure is a privilege” or “success is never owned, it’s rented, and rent is due every day.” They may need to adopt some more slogans next year. The Tigers next season will try to become the first team...
North Allegheny seniors reflect on career of success
The North Allegheny football seniors walked under the lights at Newman Stadium one last time Nov. 16. The night-time stands were empty and silent, but their achievements were as bright as day. “We have accomplished so much and we’ve done it together over the years,” senior all-conference offensive lineman Jack...
Franklin Park to host meeting on proposed tax increase, budget adoption
A proposed real estate rate tax increase of 0.3 mills in Franklin Park for 2025 will be voted on at a special meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the municipal building on West Ingomar Road. Borough council will consider the increase with the adoption of the 2025 budget. The...
Tax rate same in Marshall proposed budget
Marshall’s proposed 2025 general fund budget calls for the real estate tax rate to remain at 1.42 mills. The township board of supervisors will vote on adopting the $10.43 million spending plan at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the municipal building, 525 Pleasant Hill Road. “Marshall...
Beattie students cook Thanksgiving meals for North Hills Community Outreach
Some local students are giving a helping hand to weary cooks this year by selling Thanksgiving meals to go, as well as cooking extra for those who may not be able to afford the expense. First- through third-year culinary and pastry arts students at A.W. Beattie Center Career Center in...
Ingomar VFC in McCandless gets new air supply truck
Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless is excited to show off its new air supply service fire truck. The Sutphen walk-in rescue vehicle features a mobile air compressor to supply and refill self-contained breathing apparatus. The mobile air supply truck is the only one in the McCandless and most likely...
Proposals sought for café at Northland library in McCandless
The much-anticipated addition of a café at the Northland Public Library, currently under renovation, is coming closer to reality as requests for proposals have been advertised. The café is included in the cost of the approximately $4 million renovation for the library, which is located on Cumberland Road in McCandless....
