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Neighborhood specialty market expands in Aspinwall
A specialty food store in Aspinwall is expanding with a new casually-themed cafe. Feast on Brilliant, owned by Patti Danforth, is re-branding itself into a “feast gourmet market and eatery,” Danforth said. “The new cafe side is a warm and inviting family space, which we hope appeals to all ages....
Masks required again in Fox Chapel Area schools as covid cases rise
Fox Chapel Area students and staff are yet again required to mask up in school buildings and district transportation, according to an email sent to parents Thursday evening by Superintendent Mary Catherine Reljac. The school district will provide masks for those who do not have one, Reljac said. The superintendent...
Shady Side Academy boys beat Mt. Lebanon for WPIAL lacrosse title on J.P. Henry highlight-reel goal in OT
Shady Side Academy and Mt. Lebanon came into the WPIAL 3A tournament as the top two seeds. The teams met in the regular season in a tight, one-goal match one by the Bulldogs. So, it was no surprise that the championship rematch was close as Shady Side Academy’s J.P. Henry...
Shady Side Academy girls lacrosse completes WPIAL 3-peat
In 2019, Shady Side Academy needed two overtimes to beat Upper St Clair for its first girls lacrosse championship. Last season, the Bulldogs needed a goal from Jenny Wooding with 26.8 seconds remaining to best Mt. Lebanon. There was no such drama Wednesday night at Robert Morris. The Bulldogs shut...
Autistic student uses art as therapeutic tool
A Fox Chapel Area High School senior is channeling her love of art as a therapeutic tool. Emily Hook, 17, is autistic, but her diagnosis came years after struggling with mental health issues that first surfaced in the third-grade. “I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember,”...
Aspinwall’s annual town-wide yard sale scheduled
Aspinwall residents are encouraged to open their doors, set up tables and meet community members at the annual town-wide yard sale. The two-day event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 and 12. No permits or registration is required to participate. “It brings new people to Aspinwall...
Business Network seeks female entrepreneurs
A group aimed at bolstering female entrepreneurs will host three local meetings this month. Women’s Business Network, an award-winning association, supports commercial growth of members through networking tools. Meetings will be: • 8 a.m. the first and third Tuesday — June 7 and 21 — at 817 Main St., Sharpsburg....
O’Hara event brings community, police and pizza together at the township’s community park
Mimosa Aiken of Blawnox watched as her twin boys attempted to stop an O’Hara Township police officer Tuesday evening. Patrolman Ian Hill had just stolen a basketball and proceeded to showcase his moves on the court. Andre and Antonio Williams, both 12, could only stand and watch as the officer...
Fox Chapel Presbyterian looking ahead to Harvest Fair, seeking donations
Summer weather is just starting to heat up, but leaders of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Harvest Fair are already thinking about crisp autumn days. Collections kicked off this week for the annual fundraiser, scheduled for Sept. 9-10, and organizers are hoping to grow the much-loved sale-a-palooza to pre-pandemic levels....
Aspinwall parking fines going up, waterproof citations in use
The cost of paying off a parking ticket in Aspinwall has gone up. The borough has also done away with the yellow envelope citations officers had to write on and could be damaged in heavy rain. Police are using handheld devices now that both print and electronically store citation information....
Businessman, local golf ‘ambassador’ Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. dies at 96
Frank B. Fuhrer Jr., who owned one of the largest beer distributorships in the country and owned professional sports franchises in Pittsburgh, died Saturday at UPMC St. Margaret in Aspinwall. He was 96. A family member said Fuhrer died of congestive heart failure. He lived in Fox Chapel with his...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 22, 2022
Aspinwall Tina Greco sold property at 700 Fourth St. Apt 4 to Patricia Cunningham for $143,500. Etna Terry Miller sold property at 128 Dewey St. to Joshua and Tirzah Swanson for $101,000. Diane Pasquale sold property at 50 Lincoln St. to Kyle Dimeff and Ronald Gionta for $110,000. Fox Chapel...
Fox Chapel tennis team celebrates win over rival in WPIAL finals, PIAA 1st-round victory
Many WPIAL championship teams suffer a letdown in their first PIAA tournament game. Not Fox Chapel’s boys tennis team, however. The Foxes, after a convincing, 5-0 victory over Shady Side Academy in the WPIAL Class 3A finals May 11, won their PIAA opener over City League champion Carrick by the...
Fox Chapel baseball, softball teams fall in opening round
It was a tough day on the diamond as the Fox Chapel baseball and softball teams were ousted in the opening round of the WPIAL playoffs on May 17. The baseball team fell to West Allegheny, 1-0, in the Class 5A first round. Vinnie Reiber got the only two Foxes’...
Fox Chapel boys lacrosse says goodbye to large senior class
Too many injuries and too many close losses. That’s the 2022 Fox Chapel boys lacrosse season in a nutshell. The Foxes finished 3-5 in section play, 8-7 overall. “It’s nice to have a winning season, that’s definitely a positive,” said Kevin Devinney, Fox Chapel’s fifth-year coach. “I think overall, though,...
Quaker Valley tennis advances to PIAA semifinals
One WPIAL boys tennis team remains in the hunt for a PIAA title after Quaker Valley earned a 3-1 win over District 6 champion Juniata in the state quarterfinals Friday at Hershey Racquet Club. Mike Sirianni won at first singles, and the doubles teams of Henry Veeck/Justin Hajdukiewicz and Michael...
Economic recovery tops the agenda in 33rd District state House race
With a victory for the Democratic nomination in the state House 33rd District race, Fox Chapel resident Mandy Steele is poised to take on Republican nominee Ted Tomson of Fawn in what both are calling a race significant for regional revitalization. “People in this district see how sticking to the...
In brief: news from Fox Chapel, Sharpsburg
Aspinwall A longtime tradition of honoring veterans and celebrating America is returning to Aspinwall. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Memorial Day parade and service is scheduled for May 30. Festivities begin with a ceremony at 11 a.m. outside the American Legion Post 77 along Commercial Avenue. Mayor Joseph Noro...
Shady Side Academy rallies support to build Bulldog statue on Fox Chapel campus
A new STEM-focused, 3-D fundraising project is under way at Shady Side Academy Senior School in Fox Chapel. The Build the Bulldog project is a crowd-sourced, collaborative, global effort where community members and makers work together to design and make a 3-D printed statue of the Shady Side Academy Bulldog....
Former debutantes to co-chair The Cinderella Ball
A memorable evening 15 years ago inspired two friends to create that same remarkable experience for other young women. Kelly Waldman and Courtney Elizabeth Benson were debutantes at the 81st Cinderella Ball in 2007. The night inspired them to become co-chairs for the 96th annual event on May 28 at...
Fox Chapel logo, street signs to remain as is
Fox Chapel officials have decided not to move forward with a new borough logo or revamped street signs. Resident and graphic designer Bill Kolando approached council at its April 18 meeting about changing its logo. The current image features two large trees on the left, a smaller one to the...
Panther Prowl in Aspinwall a festive fundraiser for Christ the Divine students
Bubbles, hula hoops and music filled the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall for the third annual Panther Prowl fundraiser. Hosted by Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, a private school along Brilliant Avenue, the event has become a favorite tradition of students. Held May 13, it brought in...
Indiana Township police chief remembered as ‘excellent leader’
Indiana Township residents are mourning the loss of the township’s police chief. Timothy Michael died Monday afternoon, May 16, 2022 in a hospital, according to a statement on the township’s website. Michael was 57. He served in the police department for 28 years. He was promoted from patrolman to sergeant...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 15, 2022
Etna PNC Bank NA sold property at 2-6 Jones St. to Andrea Crystal Norris for $105,200. Fox Chapel Steven Uretsky sold property at 908 Settlers Ridge to Dylan Morris and Kathryn Wunderle for $1,000,000. Harmar Peter Katz sold property at 221 School Ave. to Ethan Depew for $227,000. Indiana NVR...
Glenshaw Century Club to sponsor to go dinners
Glenshaw Century Club, Inc. will once again sponsor to go dinners to benefit scholarship grants for Shaler Area High School Seniors and other local charitable organizations. Meals are $15 each (cash or credit card) with pick-up at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, from 3-6:30 p.m. To...
