Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 7

MaryAnn Perkins understands speeding is a problem in every town. Speed limits are more like suggestions for aggressive drivers. What she is most concerned about is the safety of the youths at Laughlin Children’s Center along Frederick Avenue in Sewickley. The center sits between Walnut and Broad streets. “It is...

Many Fox Chapel Area School District property owners will pay 3.75% more in real estate taxes next school year. The school board voted 8-0 on June 10 to pass the district’s $119.1 million budget for 2024-25, using a tax hike and money from the district’s fund balance to balance it....

Anjali Shah knew her message at Sewickley Academy’s graduation ceremony needed to be memorable. The Senior School student body president and member of the class of 2024 stood behind the podium with poise at the private school’s commencement ceremony on June 7. She talked about how she started her academic...

A man considered “at risk” by Pittsburgh police has been located after more than a week missing. Gregg Patterson, 41, had been last seen June 3 at his workplace, Waffles INcaffeinated, along the 400 block of Fifth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported. Pittsburgh police enlisted...

Edgeworth officials are moving closer to awarding one of the borough’s biggest repair projects in recent history. The proposed reinforcement of a failing stone wall that supports Beaver Road between Church and Edgeworth lanes, and related upgrades, is estimated at $1.6 million. The sidewalk along the aforementioned stretch has been...

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could keep longtime postman Donnie Bauerle Jr. from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. The O’Hara resident delivered the mail to Aspinwall and Sharpsburg residents and businesses for 37 years. His last day was April 30. Aspinwall Mayor Joe...

Pittsburgh police says they have found an at-risk missing girl, who was last seen on June 1....

Quaker Valley School District plans to launch a new mass communication system to better reach families and keep folks informed about district activities. The board recently approved spending about $9,800 annually over the next three years for ParentSquare, a communication tool district officials believe will help save time and streamline...

Quaker Valley School District families celebrated the class of 2024 and their transition from students to alumni May 30 at Chuck Knox Stadium. Several administrators and school board members congratulated the 155 graduates as they walked across the stage to get their diplomas. The high school concert band, led by...

A celebration of all things art will soon take place in Blawnox. The third annual Spring Art Fling along Freeport Road is set for Saturday, June 15. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and presented by the nonprofit Best of Blawnox, it’s a chance for families to check out paintings, drawings, ceramics,...

A celebration of all things art soon will take place in Blawnox. The third annual Spring Art Fling along Freeport Road is set for Saturday, June 15. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and presented by the nonprofit Best of Blawnox, it’s a chance for families to check out paintings, drawings, ceramics,...

Indiana Township police are investigating a case of what they believe to be targeted vandalism. Someone defaced an Adopt-a-Highway sign promoting controlling litter along Rich Hill Road. The sign was sponsored years ago by township Supervisor and Deputy Mayor Darrin Krally and his family in conjunction with his neighbors, the...

Blawnox paid homage to the fallen military men and women with a parade and service May 27. Organizers estimate about 200 people lined up along Freeport Road from the Sunoco gas station to the recently refurbished war memorial in remembrance. About 20 groups participated in the parade, including marching bands,...

Blawnox Community Garden volunteers hope their seeds will reap a bountiful harvest of friendship and togetherness. Nearly 20 people from 5 to 70 participated in the first planting of the season May 30 at the garden inside Blawnox Community Park. Garden coordinator Carol Hillwig said they are hoping for a...

Sewickley Academy officials plan to send off their class of 2024 into their next chapters in life with inspiring words from a University of Pittsburgh medical professional. Dr. Joseph Maroon, clinical professor of neurological science at Pitt’s Medical Center and the Heindl Scholar in neuroscience, will be the guest speaker...

A former amateur boxer has turned a facility tucked to the side of Chadwick Street by a ball field in Sewickley into a place of fitness and fellowship. Jaryd Boyer runs the Premier Youth & Community Center. The nonprofit is in its second year in the borough at the Sewickley...

Fox Chapel officials want to hear some trash talk from their residents. A survey seeking input on what services to seek in the next garbage collection contract is expected to be launched in mid-June. The current contract with Vogel Disposal Services features unlimited weekly collection up to the garage door,...

Fox Chapel Police Department’s third annual bike rodeo rounded up a dozen or so area families at the Presbyterian church along Fox Chapel Road. Sgt. Craig Sorg organized the May 28 event that featured a bicycle obstacle course, raffle giveaways, free helmets for children, tours of various emergency vehicles and...

Plum School District property owners will see their real estate tax bills go up 6.2% next year. The school board voted 8-1 Tuesday night to adopt their estimated $74.3 million spending plan with the tax hike for the 2024-25 school year. Board member Lindsay Arenth dissented. The 6.2% increase includes...

Quaker Valley School District property owners will have to pay 2.9% more in real estate taxes next school year. The school board voted 8-0 May 21 to adopt the district’s $60.66 million final general fund budget for 2024-25. Daniela Helkowski, board vice president, was absent. It is the second straight...

Crafters, candle makers, jewelry designers, food vendors and others looking to set up shop would be hard-pressed to find a better price for a spot than free. When and where is this opportunity? That would be First Fridays in Sharpsburg. The monthly event, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the...

Sewickley officials plan to bolster the borough’s sustainability efforts with the borough’s first EV stations. Council unanimously voted May 14 to authorize Borough Manager Donna Kaib to submit paperwork to Duquesne Light seeking a $40,000 investment through the electric company’s Community Charging Program. The plan is to have three stations...

Aspinwall and Fox Chapel councils have approved increased annual contributions to the boroughs’ ambulance provider. Foxwall EMS officials had requested $40,000 and $60,000, respectively, from the communities they serve. Acting EMS Chief Gino Mollica said the money was necessary to boost salaries and wages for staff retention and recruitment. “I...