Penn Hills Progress category, Page 21
Anti-discrimination Penn Hills Advisory Council commended for ‘energy and drive’
When Ronald Saunders saw an FBI report that named Western Pennsylvania as a hub for hate activity, the longtime civil rights activist knew he had to step in. After consulting with Richard Stewart, former president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch, he got in touch with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission...
Canceled vote shows engineering services remain a sore spot for Penn Hills Council
Penn Hills Council has once again put off a vote to hire Gibson-Thomas Engineering. Hours before it was set to begin, Mayor Pauline Calabrese called off a June 24 special meeting to consider appointing the firm as engineer for Community Development Block Grant projects over the next three fiscal years....
Security guard accused of homicide in Penn Hills hookah lounge shooting
A security guard is accused of killing one of two people shot at a hookah lounge and cigar bar in Penn Hills a month ago, Allegheny County Police said Monday. Chaz Jackson, 42, of Pittsburgh was charged in connection with the death of 28-year-old Stephanie Stuart. He also was accused...
Inner Groove Brewing announces MikelParis collab, limited edition beers
Inner Groove Brewing has announced a collaboration with musician MikelParis of the rock band O.A.R. Two limited edition beers will be available at Inner Groove Brewing — inspired by MikelParis’ new album titled “Snidbits,” which was released in February. Inner Groove Brewing said the beers will be available on tap...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 1, 2024
School board passes budget with 1-mill tax increase The Penn Hills School Board unanimously approved a final budget June 25 for the 2024-25 school year that includes a minimal tax increase. The budget is balanced with revenues and expenditures of just over $100,300,000. A portion of the revenues will go...
Penn Hills Eagles track club runner smashes record, leads contingent to regional meet
Londyn Tomman was nervous and excited for the USATF Three Rivers Championship at Slippery Rock University. The uncertainty of an event with such a deep field of competitors was an exciting challenge for her. Sure, it’s possible to do some research with many club teams posting times and information online....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 30, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Nedsem Investments LLC sold property at 224 Lynnwood Ave. to EdibertoSepulveda Caraballo for $55,000. Edgewood Estate of Pamela Walker sold property at 107 Lacrosse St. to Lori Ann Heiles and Tara Yaney for $154,000. Justin Meenan sold property at 29 McKelvey Ave. to Mariam Sanogo for $310,000....
‘It just keeps expanding’: Oakmont Greek Food Festival celebrates 50th anniversary
Frank and Karen Sansosti have been married for 50 years, as long as the Oakmont Greek Food Festival has been around, and almost as many as they’ve attended it. The allure is simple for the North Huntingdon couple. “The food,” Frank Sansosti said. “You don’t get lamb every day.” Whether...
Details emerge in fugitive’s arrest that closed Frankstown Road in Penn Hills
A section of Frankstown Road in Penn Hills was closed briefly around 3 p.m. Friday,June 28, as the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force served a search warrant and took a Pittsburgh man into custody. Daelon T. Hill-Johnson, 26, of Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood was arrested for possession of a firearm while...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 24, 2024
Code enforcement officer sought after resignation Penn Hills needs a new full-time code enforcement officer following a resignation within the department. Chevy Nave has moved on from the role after two years, leaving the municipality with four code enforcement officers until her replacement is found. All code enforcement staff report...
Allegheny Township mechanic retools after shop fire sends life savings up in smokeVideo
Chunks of Jamie Napoletano’s life now fit into a wheelbarrow, not even half filled with wrenches, bolts and clamps. On an afternoon in June, he sifted through his diminished collection, clutching a greasy towel and rattling off lost equipment. By his estimate, only about 1% of his tool collection survived...
Penn Hills school board to vote on final budget
Penn Hills school board members will be voting on the district’s final 2024-25 school year budget tonight. The $99.8 million proposed budget includes a 1-mill tax increase, which would produce a tax rate of 31.5965 mills. This would result in a homeowner with a median assessed value of $69,800 paying...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Edwin Leach sold property at 321 Dewey St. to Tyler Klein and Jane Alise Myhers for $440,000. Estate of Francis Garcia sold property at 8007 Westmoreland Ave. to Jacob and Meghan Linsenbigler for $134,000. Forest Hills Forest Hills Borough sold property at 444 Ave. D to Oliver...
Penn Hills Eagles track club looks forward to regional, national competitions
Penn Hills Eagles track and field coach Chuck Carter knows from experience that the young athletes in his program respond well to any weather conditions. Having to train and compete in the recent heat wave won’t dampen their spirits at all. “The kids just like summer, there’s something about it,”...
Verona Council makes moves to increase police presence in borough
Verona Council members have been seeing returns on their efforts to enhance recruitment and retention of police officers. Borough officials have had struggles staffing the police department after its chief, Ron McLemore, was assaulted during a domestic violence call in November, leaving him unable to work. Sgt. Jerry Frankos was...
Chalfant Run remediation set as transformation of former Churchill Country Club continues
Acid mine drainage has long saturated Chalfant Run with chemicals, harming wildlife and not being particularly good for humans either. Newly flush with funding, the Allegheny Land Trust aims to turn this frothy stream into clear waters by installing a high calcite limestone filter at the Churchill Valley Greenway. “The...
Penn Hills School District administrator to become assistant superintendent at Shaler Area
A North Hills High School graduate who was voted most likely to teach in the district will start next school year as one of the top administrators in a neighboring community. Brian Brown, 42, will become Shaler Area School District’s new assistant superintendent in August. He grew up in the...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
Community invited to Pride celebration The Steel Goat Marketplace invites the community to a free Pride 2024 celebration from noon to 5 p.m. June 22 at the business, 200 Jefferson Road. Activities include flash tattoos, a DJ, raffles, do-it-yourself crafts, a selfie booth, live demonstrations, product vendors and information booths....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 16, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Ernestine Cratsley sold property at 3752 Margate Road to Susan Helene Goodis and Matthew Brian Mathis for $155,000. 3608 McCrady Road Trust sold property at 3608 McCrady Road to Pittsburgh Protestant Reformed Church In for $289,900. Edgewood Roger Dale Anderson sold property at 215 Race St. to...
Penn Hills School District holds line on taxes in proposed final budget for 2024-25
Residents in the Penn Hills School District won’t be seeing a change in their real estate taxes this school year. The school directors approved a proposed 2024-25 budget with no tax hike and no cuts to programs or staffing. John Zahorchak, the district’s business manager said the budget is balanced...
Rosedale Civic Association donates $2,000 to Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
K-9s from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office made some new friends recently in Penn Hills. The K-9 unit, made up of five furry officers and their handlers, is largely funded by grants and donations. The unit is dependent on these funds for training, medical care, food and equipment. “I saw...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 10, 2024
Summer fun planned at Turner-Friendship Park Rosedale and North Bessemer volunteer fire departments are partnering with the Municipality of Penn Hills to put on a summer carnival. The Community Carnival and SummerFest will be from 6 to 10 p.m. June 19-21 and 4 to 9 p.m. June 22 at Turner-Friendship...
Downpours make for memorable Riverview graduation; double rainbow at end delights
This year’s graduating class at Riverview High School battled some intermittent downpours to get their diplomas, but no spirits were dampened. By the end of the ceremony, the newly minted graduates were able to throw their caps in the air under a double rainbow. “This is an extraordinary group of...
Family of Penn Hills man killed in Youngstown explosion files lawsuit
The family of a former Penn Hills man killed in a natural gas explosion in Youngstown, Ohio, last month is suing the property owners and the energy company for wrongful death. Akil Drake, 27, was killed May 28 in Realty Tower at Federal Plaza in Youngstown at the JPMorgan Chase...
Swimming standouts named Penn Hills athletes of the year
Luke Hoolahan saw the academic and athletic part of being a student at Penn Hills High School go hand in hand. Hoolahan played soccer, swam and was a member of the boys volleyball team. Thanks to his all-around effort, Hoolahan was named school’s male athlete of the year. Hoolahan, who...
