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Clock runs out on North Hills science teacher vying for $20K prize from NHL
North Hills Middle School teacher and avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan Anthony Burns already netted $10,000 in technology donations for his school from the NHL when he entered a three-way race to score triple the amount of tech for his school. But the clock ran out before the sixth-grade science teacher...
Most North Hills public pools getting ready to open
North Hills residents yearning to dip their toes in some cool water will soon be able to shake free from the pandemic’s shackles. Public pools were under strict covid-19 restrictions last summer, forcing many to shut down because they couldn’t comply with the guidelines. But operators are gearing up in...
Penn State Master Gardeners use trial gardens at North Park to test plants for hardiness
From spring through fall, visitors to North Park can experience the vibrant colors and bouquet of a wide variety of flowers, trees, bushes and plants. Hundreds of cherry blossom trees bathe the park in shades of pink during spring, and blooming wildflowers and perennials are complemented with new annuals to...
Hampton’s Recycle Rama event set for May 15
Hampton’s wildly popular Recycle Rama is set for Saturday, with organizers expecting a slew of people to discard electronics, construction materials and glass. Just two years ago, more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected, according to JVS Environmental, which has also signed on as a vendor this year....
Trump-backed Sean Parnell announces bid for U.S. Sen. Toomey’s seatVideo
Sean Parnell has officially declared his candidacy to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. Parnell, a Republican, is a former Army platoon leader, veterans charity founder and published author who resides in Ohio Township. On Tuesday, he joined a growing field of candidates vying for the seat held by Sen....
North Hills farmers markets cropping up for new season of fresh foods
Fresh produce and a wide variety of artisan and specialty foods and other goods are just a short drive away from nearly any spot in the North Hills at a number of weekly farmers markets opening for the season. In addition to the community farmers markets that operate weekly, there...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 9, 2021
Bellevue Patrick Earley sold property at 554 Highland Pl to Kristopher Maier and Carolyn Ivanusic for $245,000. Scott Alan Dougherty sold property at 175 N Jackson Ave. to SFR 3 LLC for $77,800. Donald Anderson sold property at Riverside Court to Michael Kovacic for $8,500. Wana Bird sold property at...
Hampton approves resolution to discourage use of coal tar
Hampton council became the fourth municipality in the state to take a stand against coal tar use in the township, though the board stopped short of banning the toxic chemical. Coal tar is the black liquid commonly used to seal parking lots and playgrounds. It is a potent source of...
Traffic disruptions next week for bridge inspections along Pittsburgh-Ross border
Three bridge inspection projects scheduled for next week along the border between the City of Pittsburgh and Ross Township will result in periodic traffic delays for motorists. The work being done by Fisher Associates of Canonsburg by bridge inspections will occur in Ross Township and the City of Pittsburgh from...
8 candidates cross-file for 4 open seats on North Allegheny School Board
Only one of the four North Allegheny school directors whose terms expire this year are seeking reelection. Board members Andy Chomos, Allison Minton and Scott Russell will step down at the end of the year, leaving Rick McClure as the only incumbent to seek reelection to another four-year term. The...
5 Democrats vying for 4 primary nominations in West View
Five Democrats are vying for party nominations in the spring primary to run in November for four open seats on West View borough council. There are no Republicans running for council in the May 18 primary. Incumbent Mayor John R. Henry is unopposed on the Democratic ticket in the primary....
Deadline nears to vote for North Hills educator up for $20K NHL prize for using hockey-themed STEM program
North Hills Middle School teacher and avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan Anthony Burns has already netted $10,000 in technology donations for his school from the NHL by using an interactive hockey-themed game to teach STEM skills. Now the 6th grade science teacher is hoping his program of using interactive game play...
Neighbor Spotlight: Soccer Source owner teams with Open Field to outfit needy kids from Pittsburgh to Cameroon
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
La Roche student newspaper rebranded with new name, focus on digital publishing
The student newspaper at La Roche University in McCandless has revamped its format to reflect changes in the industry and to allow student journalists to focus on digital publishing. The La Roche Courier has ended a 25-year run and is being replaced by the Redhawk Post, which will allow readers...
North Allegheny employee cleans up in annual Custodian of the Year contestVideo
Creating a clean environment for school students and staff to learn and work is every custodian’s job. North Allegheny Intermediate School custodian Mike Heiry really knows how to clean up. He emerged from a field of 10 candidates to win this year’s Custodian of the Year title from Cintas, a...
North Allegheny teacher placed on leave; accused of dragging 6-year-old girl with Down syndrome
A teacher at North Allegheny’s Hosack Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave while McCandless police investigate allegations that a young girl with Down syndrome was dragged across the floor during an adaptive gym class. The district has not released details about the alleged incident or the teacher and...
Stimulus money, cuts, curbed spending will balance budget in North Allegheny School District
The North Allegheny School District has proposed using a blend of federal stimulus money, cuts and delayed spending to erase a $6.7 million hole in the proposed 2021-22 budget without the need to hike property taxes. Roger Sechler, the district’s director of business operations, said the plan to keep the...
2 of 4 North Hills school board members up for reelection not running; 8 in the race for 4 open seats
Four of the nine directors on the North Hills school board are up for election this year, but only two of the incumbents are seeking another four-year term in office. Annette Givengo Nolish and Kathy Reid will step down after completing their terms at the end of the year. First-term...
Number of candidates in North Hills face no primary challenge
Several communities in the North Hills have no contested races in the May 18 primary among candidates seeking their party’s nomination to run for mayor, borough council or township supervisor in the fall general election. Franklin Park Mayor Incumbent Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is running uncontested for the Republican nomination for...
Fundraising underway to help families displaced by apartment fire in West View
Donations are being collected to help two families who lost all their possessions in a fire April 28 that heavily damaged their apartment building in West View. A woman who was rescued from the four-unit building on Oakwood Avenue suffered burns and smoke inhalation. She is being treated at UPMC...
Woman identified in fatal McCandless house fire
A woman died in a house fire Monday morning in McCandless, authorities said. Faye Poshard, 68, was found dead in the home, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Neighbors reported the fire at a house on Knoll Street around 6:30 a.m., police said. Authorities noted that a hoarding...
In brief: Franklin Park VFD blood drive, Cocktails & Cuisine and more in North Hills
Crisis Center North cocktails & cuisine event Reprising its groundbreaking fundraiser, the Crisis Center North (CCN) presents the 14th Annual Cocktails & Cuisine virtually for the second year May 14 at 6 p.m. Headlined with the Concert for Crisis and Auction for Advocacy, the event is hosted by Peggy Finnegan,...
Team DetermiNation races through North Park in lieu of canceled Pittsburgh Marathon
The Pittsburgh Marathon may have been canceled Sunday but not runner Cathy O’Brien’s will to compete. The mother of four from Marshall Township joined an impromptu race at North Park in lieu of the 13-mile half-marathon she trained for. She was among 10 members of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS)...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Bellevue Ronald Woshner sold property at 108 S Euclid Ave. to Todd Steven and Kelley Ann Warner for $232,000. Susan Pollock sold property at 639 Tingley Ave. to BE Glenn LLC for $51,000. Franklin Park Susanne Huppenthal sold property at 2634 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Franklin Park Borough for...
North Hills’ Robert Dickerson has aspirations of football/baseball career in college
As a two-sport star who hits home runs and scores touchdowns, North Hills’ Robert Dickerson hears the occasional Kyler Murray reference. Older generations go to Deion Sanders or Bo Jackson as their football-baseball icon. Dickerson may smile at those comparisons, but he certainly takes both sports seriously. If the junior...
