Sewickley Herald category, Page 82
Big Sewickley Creek Watershed group using mini grants to shine light on conservation efforts
For the past two years, a group of residents has been monitoring the work of natural gas drillers operating in the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed to make sure they are following the rules to prevent polluting or damaging the waterway’s delicate ecosystem. But their conservation efforts go beyond just looking...
Osborne Elementary’s Race for Education raises record funds
Students ran the track squealing with joy and excitement during the morning of Oct. 20 as they participated in Osborne Elementary’s annual Race for Education. This year, Osborne set a new record, raising more than $53,000. “Our biggest total in years past was $33K,” said Tracey Hartman, Home and School...
Edgeworth Elementary students learn life lessons as part of new project
Several Edgeworth Elementary students learned a thing or two about life as part of a project to make them and their fellow young Quaker Valley learners a little wiser. Learning support teacher Melissa Martinelli and academic specialist Gina Gordon worked with 10 fourth graders last year to create a Wisdom...
Savoring Sewickley fundraiser draws crowds at Sewickley Public Library
A fundraiser at the Sewickley Public Library proved to be a treat to the tastebuds of hundreds of supporters. The 21st annual Savoring Sewickley event took place Oct. 23 at the library. Organizers said approximately 300 people – including guests, chefs, club owners and assistants, elected officials and volunteers –...
Sewickley Academy’s Di Domenico recognized by University of ChicagoVideo
Nataliya Di Domenico, a global studies teacher at Sewickley Academy, received the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award in 2022. She was nominated for the award by Milla Ivanova, who graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2022. Each year, newly admitted University of Chicago students are given the opportunity to reflect...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, Halloween parade and more around Sewickley area
Leet meetings planned Leet Civil Service Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave. Leet Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the township building. Meeting agendas and more information about township activities can be found at leettownship.org. Leetsdale...
Sewickley Academy thrives in pressure-packed playoffs to win WPIAL team golf title
Sewickley Academy’s boys golf team captured its 12th WPIAL title since 2006 in a thrilling sudden-death playoff with Belle Vernon. The district championship was the third won by the SA seniors. “It was an awesome day,” senior Joey Mucci said. “By far, it is my favorite WPIAL championship out of...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looks to cap solid season with playoff success
The Sewickley Academy boys soccer team finished in a tie with Eden Christian atop the Section 1-A standings this season. The teams split decisions this fall. SA won the first game Aug. 30 by a 2-1 score, then held possession of first place the rest of the season. Eden Christian...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 23, 2022
Aleppo Victoria Sternby sold property at 121 Ferndale Ave. to Colby Robinson for $150,000. Franklin Park Naga Remesh Chalapalli sold property at 1901 Kimberly Court to Sumit Kapoor and Jyotsana Thakkar for $870,000. William Kroll sold property at 1534 King James Drive to Patrick Heinz and Sara Ann Dahl for...
Springdale girls soccer team holds off Sewickley Academy in playoff opener
The Springdale girls soccer team is moving on to the quarterfinals. The No. 2 Dynamos got goals from sophomores Briana Ross and Molly Hurley, and senior Grace Gent and then held off a late charge from No. 15 Sewickley Academy for a 3-2 victory in a WPIAL Class A first-round...
Fellowship: After school club, midweek community and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. First Friday Family Services, will be 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Level 2 students from the religious school will lead the service. In person only. An oneg will follow...
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 8
We continue the stretch run of the 2022 football regular season with four games with teams fighting for their playoff lives, one with a conference crown at stake and another that is a nonconference tuneup between rivals gearing up for showdowns in Week 9. Coming into Week 8, one team...
Sewickley Valley Historical Society Preservation Grant applications open
Sewickley Valley Historical Society has opened applications for the 2023 Preservation Grant. Established in 2018, the Sewickley Valley Historical Society Preservation Grant annually awards funding for up to $10,000 to eligible non-profit organizations and public entities within the 11 boroughs of the Quaker Valley School District and the 15143 zip...
Sewickley council seeks $500K grant for light poles
Sewickley officials hope to replace multiple light poles in the borough through an Allegheny County grant. Council unanimously voted at its Oct. 11 meeting to seek a $500,000 grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County. President Cynthia Mullins said the focus is on the lights in the business districts....
Sewickley United Methodist Church pumpkin patch open through the end of October
A month-long fall fundraiser at the Sewickley United Methodist Church is coming to an end. The annual pumpkin patch outside 337 Broad St. closes after Halloween. There are still plenty to purchase and paint. Proceeds benefit the Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico, as well as church missions. “We just...
Quaker Valley School District hires national firm to seek grants for proposed high school, no start date set
Quaker Valley School District officials have approved a contract with a national consulting firm to seek grants for a proposed high school. The board voted 8-0 at its Oct. 18 meeting to hire Summit Strategies to “engage in governmental relations work to identify potential federal and state funding opportunities and...
TASH’s 14th annual Ole 5K in North Park sets fundraising record
TASH’s 14th annual Ole 5K in North Park raised a record $98,000 for its charitable work in Mexico. The race took place the morning of Oct. 8 at the Harmar Grove Pavilion. TASH is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that has worked across the border since 1998. It aims to bridge the...
Quaker Valley School District adds another officer to its police force
The Quaker Valley School District has a new police officer. The board voted 8-0 at the Oct. 18 meeting to hire Tom Liberty of Beaver to the district force. School director Jeffrey Watters was absent. Liberty, 50, will be patrolling the halls of Edgeworth and Osborne elementary schools starting Nov....
In brief: Savoring Sewickley returns to library, YMCA Senior Men’s club and more
Savoring Sewickley The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library welcome guests back to the library for the 21st Annual Savoring Sewickley event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23. After being on-hold for the past two years, the Friends are excited for the return of the popular event. Savoring Sewickley features signature...
Quaker Valley notebook: Quakers prevail in rivalry showdown
It was a highly emotional and intense game, to say the least. Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team defeated rival Sewickley Academy, 3-1, behind junior midfielder Nick Allan in a nonsection matchup Oct. 4 at Quaker Valley. Allan netted two goals for the Quakers, who improved to 11-2 overall with their...
Quaker Valley football commits to rebuilding process during trying season
The rebuilding campaign in the Quaker Valley football program has hit a few snags. The Quakers have sat out the postseason for the past three years. Jason Cappa took over as field boss and the hope was the team would take a step forward in anticipation of a possible playoff...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 16, 2022
Bell Acres Dwight Howes sold property at 103 Fox Hill Drive to American Relocaton Connections LLC for $683,400. American Relocaton Connections LLC sold property at 103 Fox Hill Drive to Robert Carbeau III and Adara Maroon for $683,400. Franklin Park Bradley Powell sold property at 1602 Bradsberry Ln to Keystone...
Fellowship: Morning prayer, Sunday school and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Upcoming events include: Oct. 21: Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Sandy (Zoom), 7 p.m. Oct. 22: Shabbat morning services with Kiddush to follow. Oct. 23: Religious School in class,...
Sewickley Academy inducts 3 alumni into Arts Hall of Fame
On Oct. 7, three new members were inducted into Sewickley Academy’s Arts Hall of Fame, a ceremony that occurs every four years. The inductees are John T. Barr ’69 (photojournalist), Pam Gregg (theater) and Brian Hutchison ’89 (actor). Hall of Fame honorees have distinguished themselves in the visual or performing...
Fellowship: Shabbat services, morning prayer and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Upcoming events include: Oct. 15: Torah Yoga (Zoom), 8:45 a.m. Contact our office for the free link. Shabbat morning services, with yizkor, 10 a.m. Kiddush to follow. Oct....
