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Temple David in Monroeville hosted a celebration of life in remembrance of the 2018 Tree of Life shooting on Oct. 27, the fourth anniversary of the attack that claimed 11 lives at the Squirrel Hill synagogue. Each year since the tragedy, Temple David’s congregation has thought of new ways to...

On Oct. 18, Gateway School Board members addressed the district’s bus driver shortage after a resident asked for an update on the situation. The Moss Side Middle School parent claimed that the bus had been late to pick up her child and caused the student to be late to school....

The beginning of the Oct. 17 Penn Hills council meeting was somber, as Mayor Pauline Calabrese offered her condolences to the DeLuca family on behalf of council. Pennsylvania State Rep. Tony DeLuca died on Oct. 9. He served as State Representative for 39 years. “Representative DeLuca was deeply passionate about...

The municipally supported Monroeville Animal Shelter has received a donation of $11,000. Donna Balcik, accompanied by family members and friends, participated in a ceremonial check presentation on behalf of the shelter during the Oct. 11 meeting of Monroeville Council. The money was raised by the Dan Balcik Memorial Golf Outing...

Earlier this year, Gateway School Board approved a consulting contract for Dr. Anthony Kane Jr. regarding his knowledge in diversity, equity and inclusion. He will be assisting Gateway with utilizing its existing resources and possibly adding new ones to accomplish equity within the district. Kane began his education at the...

Monroeville Historical Society hosted the Heritage Day Festival on Oct. 1. Despite the overcast skies and scattered rain, spirits were high during the “tribute to Monreoville’s rural past.” Tents were added throughout the property to house crafting activities and vendors. Entering the event, guests were invited to stop at a...

Following a two-year hiatus, Monroeville Public Library is restarting its afterschool program for teens. The program began in 2017 as a way for Gateway High School students to recharge while partaking in different activities. This year, the program is expanding to include middle schoolers while they are on the same...

When Emaad Khan was 18, he had the idea to start Spread the Love Projects. Today, the 20-year-old Gateway High School graduate is the founder and president of the freshly launched organization. Spread the Love Projects is a nonprofit organization that helps to fund families struggling with pediatric medical bills....

Gateway students made appearances at the Sept. 20 school board meeting to update the community on events at the high school. Student government representative Lucy Miller attended the meeting to announce happenings in October. • Gateway High School career fair will take place Oct. 12. • Preliminary SATs are scheduled...

On Sept. 21 community residents gathered in Monroeville Community Park West around the park’s Peace Pole to observe this year’s International Day of Peace. The Rotary Club of Monroeville hosted the event and included special guests in the celebration. Festivities began at 6:30 p.m. with a rousing performance from the...

Penn Hills resident Staci Rullo was honored for her consistent service to the community and her support for multiple charities at the Sept. 19 Penn Hills council meeting. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to make this proclamation,” said Penn Hills Mayor Pauline Calabrese. “Staci has represented Penn...

Monroeville Historical Society is preparing for its annual Heritage Day Festival on Oct. 1. Acting as a “tribute to Monreoville’s rural past,” the festival maintains a modern version of the community’s early farming day tradition, the Harvest Home Picnic. The tradition dates back to the 1890s and has slowly evolved...

This year, the Black Women’s Policy Center launched Level Up: Greater Pittsburgh Gender Pay Equity Pledge in collaboration with Women and Girls Foundation and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. The three activist groups wanted to challenge employers in the Greater Pittsburgh area to use their power to close the gender wage gap,...

Monroeville council members on Sept. 13 approved the rezoning of a new business on Haymaker Road. Law Funeral Home intends to open a new location in Monroeville to answer the demands of their clients. In order to open this location, they needed to have the 4.5-four acre property rezoned from...

Staff members at UPMC East in Monroeville received a special visit from Aldinger Farms on Sept. 14. Two baby kangaroos were brought for a meet-and-greet on the hospital’s outdoor patio. Staff members lined up in front of the caretakers for their turn to hold the six-month- and nine-month- old babies....

Area residents learned about Aging and the Health Brain on Sept. 12 at Monroeville United Methodist Church. The free educational program was planned by the church’s Adult Ministries Committee and the Health and Wellness Committee. The event focused on the process of healthy brain aging and the mental health challenges...

The Rotary Club of Monroeville is preparing for its first International Day of Peace event. The event will be hosted at the Peace Pole in Monroeville Community Park West at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared every third Tuesday of September as International Day...

On Sept. 3, area residents enjoyed music, food and nature at the 19th annual Monroeville Jazz Fest. The Monroeville Foundation hosted the concert outside at the Tall Trees Amphitheater. “I really enjoy this,” said Ernie Groover, Monroeville Foundation president. “This is a great venue, a great event. We have a...

On Feb. 16, 2021, Gateway School Board approved the renovation of Gateway Middle School. Nineteen months later, the project has passed its halfway point. Prior to the renovation, fifth- and sixth-graders and seventh- and eighth-graders were separated between Moss Side and Gateway middle schools. Administration found that when the students...

Monroeville Public Library hosted its fourth annual Library FunFest on Aug. 27. With over 30 local vendors in attendance, there wasn’t a dull moment in the celebration. Inflatable courses and games were set up in a grass area behind the library. Next to the parking lot, Country Flair Farm set...

UPMC hosted a virtual event, “Unlocking the Mystery of Epilepsy,” on Aug. 23 as a part of its Alive and Well series. The series by the Pittsburgh-based health care company — which has more than 35 hospitals, including UPMC East in Monroeville — consists of 25 virtual seminars per year,...

Two couples celebrated their enduring love at Juniper Village of Monroeville on Aug. 25. Bill and Sandra Barnett and Bill and Hilda Bearly commemorated their anniversaries in a joint vow renewal. Employees had decorated the lobby and dining area for the occasion. Chairs were set up for guests and residents...

East End Kids, a service-performance group, is preparing to host auditions for the group’s winter season performances. Auditions will be held at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at DeStella Dance Centre, 5800 Kennedy Ave., Export. Performers ages 12 to 18 are eligible to try out for the troupe. “You never know...

Hearts and music notes soared at the Monroeville Arts Council concert on Aug. 14. The concert was held to honor the passing of three of the council’s long-term members: Sheila Cartiff, Margaret Caine and Mary Lou Span. Before guests entered the auditorium, they were invited to view the contents of...

Gateway School Board suspended the high school’s band director, James M. Hoeltje, without pay after he was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor. Referring to Hoeltje only as “Employee,” board members moved the agenda of his suspension to the beginning of their Aug. 16 meeting for immediate approval. During...