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Monroeville conservation project among Allegheny Land Trust’s 30th-anniversary efforts
Allegheny Land Trust is marking its 30th anniversary by continuing to increase the amount of regional area dedicated to remaining green. The Sewickley-based nonprofit’s efforts include the Gateway Woods Conservation Project, which seeks to conserve 124 acres of forested land in Monroeville on a permanent basis. “It will connect with...
In brief: Plant sale, meet the candidates and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Plant sale The Crescent Hills Park Plant Sale Fundraiser, featuring annuals and a limited number of perennials, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon May 20 at the park, 141 Sycamore Drive in Penn Hills. Cash only. Proceeds benefit the Crescent Hills Community Park. Meet the candidates The Penn Hills Democratic...
Penn Hills volleyball looks to build foundation with improved technique
Will Piccolino knows setting the standard for the Penn Hills boys volleyball program isn’t going to revolve around his players suddenly finishing highlight-reel kills. The Indians are in the process of laying the foundation for getting in position to make those types of plays possible. Penn Hills recently picked up...
Penn Hills senior relies on simple, effective approach on mound, at plate
Penn Hills senior pitcher/first baseman Kenny Boyle has a simple pitching philosophy. He’s a one-two-three guy: He throws a fastball, curveball and slider. When Boyle, who is committed to play at Penn State New Kensington, is on the field, he tries to pitch to contact. “It’s all about not walking...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 23, 2023
Chalfant Estate of James Minnaji sold property at 1115 Electric Ave. to Gregory and Lucille Dinardo for $1,500. Churchill Joel Carrick sold property at 116 Merrie Woode Drive to Daniel and Tracy Ann Marsh for $249,000. Edgewood Joanna Camarda Webb sold property at 430 W Swissvale Ave. to Giancarlo Scuderi...
Penn Hills man killed in motorcycle accident
A Penn Hills man was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday afternoon in the 100 block of Castle Drive. Leslie Bennett, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4:49 p.m. by Penn Hills police. Bennett was the only person involved in the accident, according to Allegheny County 911...
Verona Garden Club’s Botany & Booze fundraiser planned for May
A celebration of vegetation and libations will soon take place in the spot that’s more than a dot. Verona Garden Club’s third annual annual Botany & Booze fundraiser is set for May 20 at Railroad Park near the borough building. “This year, we’ve got more breweries, more vendors and more...
Penn Hills officials approve Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships
Penn Hills will spend $839,599 in federal grants to fund community groups, pave roads and provide programs for seniors and homeowners, among other initiatives. On April 17, council approved the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023. The Department of Housing...
3 running for 2 ballot spots in Democratic Penn Hills council race; Republican race uncontested
Editor’s note: The Penn Hills Progress is running candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, incumbent councilman Mark Brodnicki faces newcomers Shawn Kerestus and Alan Waldron in the Democratic primary for two spots on the November...
28-year-old man, a registered sex offender, had sex with teen he met on Snapchat, police say
A registered sex offender is behind bars after Allegheny County Police said he used a popular social media app to interact with a 13-year-old girl, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. A criminal complaint filed in the case said Jerrell Carson, 28, posed as a 15-year-old on Snapchat and began...
3 seek Democratic party nomination in Penn Hills mayoral race
According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, incumbent Mayor Pauline Calabrese faces challenges from Deputy Mayor Frank Pecora and Qiana Buckner in the Democratic primary for Penn Hills mayor. No Republican candidates are pursuing their party’s nomination. Here are the candidates and their responses to the...
In brief: Meet the candidates, Arbor Day and more in Penn Hills
Meet the candidates The Penn Hills Democratic Committee will host a meet the candidates night on where residents can meet the Democratic Party endorsed candidates locally and on the county level, ahead of the May 16 primary election. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place from 6-8...
Recent Penn Hills grad to combat gun violence by opening community center
Kahlil Darden calls it “turning pain into purpose.” As with many in his community, the 2019 Penn Hills High School graduate is no stranger to the heartbreak of gun violence, having lost friends and family who were killed in area shootings. But now, Darden, 22, a senior majoring in business...
Penn Hills track plans to use invitationals to prepare for postseason
Lee Zelkowitz is excited to see the Penn Hills track season heat up. Where the Indians will really excel is with their relay teams. Penn Hills competed in a triangular meet with Gateway and Plum in early April and is gearing up for the invitational part of its schedule. The...
Penn Hills softball looking to shuffle lineup into winning hand
Ashley Banner would be the first to say that Penn Hills softball’s result against North Hills wasn’t what the team hoped to get out of the contest. For the second straight game, Penn Hills was on the wrong side of a lopsided loss. What the results have highlighted for Banner...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 16, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
Man charged in fentanyl death of 7-month-old Penn Hills girl
A man from Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood faces charges in connection with the fentanyl-poisoning death of a 7-month-old Penn Hills girl. Allegheny County Police on Friday charged David Dwayne Poindexter, 58, with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. Police said Poindexter, a boyfriend of the baby’s grandmother, was being held in Allegheny...
New Kensington contractor accused of fleecing residents in Penn Hills, O’Hara
The owner of a New Kensington brick pointing company who is awaiting trial on charges that he ripped off a family in O’Hara by taking money for work that wasn’t done was arrested on the same charges by Penn Hills police. Dennis M. Eror, 41, of the 300 block of...
7 in the running for 5 spots on Penn Hills School Board
Editor’s note: The Penn Hills Progress is publishing election previews with candidate interviews for contested municipal and school board races only. Previews for the mayoral and council races will run in upcoming issues. In the race for Penn Hills School Board, seven candidates are running for five open spots on...
Penn Hills man accused in Rodi Road plaza shooting arrested
A Penn Hills man who police say opened fire on a family member in a Giant Eagle parking lot has been arrested, Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said Tuesday. Norman Vire, 49, was arrested by sheriff’s detectives in connection with the Dec. 5, 2021, shooting and taken to Allegheny...
Penn Hills native named Thiel College’s Student of the Month
Malajah Johnson, a member of Thiel College’s class of ’23, was named as one of the Student of the Month honorees for March. The Student of the Month honor is awarded to seniors. It is among the most prestigious student awards at Thiel College, with only six students each semester...
In brief: Arbor Day, father/daughter dance and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Penn Hills Arbor Day Join the Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission for the free and family-friendly Penn Hills Arbor Day Celebration at the William McKinley Center, 801 Seventh St. in Verona, on May 6 from 2-4 p.m. (rain date May 7). We will plant 15 trees around the new playground,...
Penn Hills baseball works to up batting average with new approach at plate
Attempting to surge up the standings won’t be something the Penn Hills baseball team will be able to do by standing pat. Haunted by a lack of offensive production, the Indians have had a hard time getting out of the season’s starting blocks. Stuck with a .194 batting average as...
Penn Hills gearing up for 1st girls flag football season
After trying track at a younger age, Penn Hills junior Asya Murray had fallen out of team sports as she got older. Recently, though, Murray found a sport that piqued her interest. “I’ve always been interested in football,” Murray said. “I go outside and play with my family.” Penn Hills...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 9, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
