Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 102
Shady Side Academy overcomes injuries to make WPIAL baseball playoffs
Some baseball teams get bit by the injury bug. For the Shady Side Academy baseball team, it’s more like the injury tarantula. The Bulldogs finished the regular season without some of their top players who were felled with injuries. This didn’t stop Shady Side from finishing with a 7-3 mark...
Fox Chapel softball ready to face playoff field
A notable regular season is in the books, and the Fox Chapel softball team is set for a WPIAL playoff run. The Foxes won their first section title since 2015 and the sixth overall in school history with an 8-2 record, tying North Hills for Section 3-5A honors. Overall, Fox...
In brief: news from O’Hara, Shaler
Pizza with O’Hara police O’Hara Township is sponsoring a free pizza-themed evening for residents. “Pizza with the O’Hara Township Police” is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 24 at the O’Hara Community Park Shelter 2. Officers will be available for a meet and greet and pizza will be...
Restaurant official escorted from Aspinwall meeting as council considers limiting outdoor operations
A discussion about limiting outdoor hours of operation for Aspinwall businesses became heated when a man launched a slew of expletives while defending his restaurant. Luke and Mike’s Frontporch general manager Lou Curcio Jr. was escorted out of council chambers Wednesday night after cursing at council and resident Patti McCaffrey,...
1st ‘Run for the Hill of It’ in Aspinwall a steep success
Organizers of a recent fundraiser in Aspinwall are planning to Run for the Hill of It every year. “It was a great success,” said Rob Tenenini of the April 24 dash up Center Avenue — of the of the region’s steepest roads. The event drew more than 75 people, with...
Women’s Board of Pittsburgh celebrates 30 years at fundraiser
Hundreds of women, and a few men, gathered May 6 at the Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel to raise funds to benefit children in the Pittsburgh region. The 2022 Women’s Board of Pittsburgh’s Pearl Anniversary fundraiser celebrated 30 years of fund-raising efforts and returned to an in-person event after...
Fox Chapel Area School Board gives prelim approval to 1.5% property tax hike
The Fox Chapel Area School Board has given preliminary approval to a 2022-23 budget that contains a 1.5% tax increase. The spending plan would raise the millage rate by 0.3019 mills. The overall tax hike is expected to produce about $1.07 million in additional revenue for the district. The current...
Sharpsburg to have Local Government Academy do financial review
Sharpsburg officials are seeking a Pittsburgh nonprofit’s help in reviewing borough finances. Council on April 28 authorized an application to the Local Government Academy for a financial health assessment. A finance expert would spend between six to 10 months reviewing records, examining trends and make recommendations on how to modernize...
1st graduating class of Fox Chapel Area High School plans 60th reunion
Fox Chapel Area Senior High School was touted as a dream school by the media when it opened in 1961. Sixty years later, members of the very first graduating class, the Class of 1962, are planning their 60th reunion on June 9 at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club. “We’re looking...
Memorial Day parade in Aspinwall to return after pandemic hiatus
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 will...
Drivers beware: Long-term ramp closure along Route 28 begins Wednesday
A long-term ramp closure along northbound Route 28 will impact drivers heading to Aspinwall and beyond. Motorists who use the ramp at Delafield Road (Exit 7) will need to find an alternate route to access Aspinwall, Fox Chapel and The Waterworks. The ramp will shut down at 7 a.m. Wednesday...
Kayak rentals return to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall
Kayak rentals returned to Allegheny RiverTrail Park this month after a year without the service. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3ROC) launched an outpost on May 1 at the 16-acre site tucked off Freeport Road in Aspinwall. “Bringing people to the water and showcasing the rivers of Pittsburgh, the beauty right...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 8, 2022
Fox Chapel William Kassling sold property at 201 Raynor Ln to DWK Realty Holdings LLC for $1,850,000. Indiana John Fischer sold property at 120 Berryhill Road to Michael Killigrew for $500,000. NVR Inc. sold property at 1024 Danason Drive to Brandon John and Arianna Rosa Posa for $524,915. NVR Inc....
Shady Side Academy doubles champs turn attention to PIAA tournament
After missing last season because of elbow surgery and 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Shady Side Academy junior David Mnuskin wanted to make the most of a rare opportunity. Mnuskin and doubles partner Sam Bitzer brought home the WPIAL Class 3A doubles title to Shady Side by defeating Franklin...
First-year athletes finding success for Fox Chapel track and field team
As Fox Chapel readies for the WPIAL track and field postseason, a number of athletes came to prominence during the regular season. One is sophomore Anna Troutman, who is new to the sport. She has wasted little time becoming well-known around the state. “Anna is having a great season with...
In brief: news from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, Hampton, Shaler,
Sharpsburg appointment Sharpsburg businesswoman Nanci Goldber was named the newest member of the borough’s Human Rights Commission. She was sworn in by Mayor Brittany Reno at the April 28 council meeting. HRC meets the fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Links are posted on the borough’s website, sharpsburgborough.com. Comprehensive...
Women’s Business Network announces meetings
Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding her circle of influence in the marketplace. All professional women are welcome to visit at no...
Western Pa. experts weigh in on how to make and where to buy charcuterie
Move over, chips and dip: the charcuterie craze continues to dominate cocktail parties, picnics and gatherings. Charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tur-ree) is a French term that goes way back — think 15th century — for using prepared and cooked meat products. Typically arranged on wooden boards, charcuterie combines food and art, resulting...
Legislation for proposed Sharpsburg parks and recreation commission moving forward
Sharpsburg officials are inching ever closer to forming a group dedicated to improving borough recreational opportunities and amenities. Council unanimously voted April 28 to advertise an ordinance establishing a parks and recreation commission. It is expected to be formally adopted at the May 26 voting session with members to be...
Aspinwall officer recognized for helping save a man’s life in O’Hara
A man who attempted to end his life last month is alive thanks to the quick action of Aspinwall Police Officer Leann Heffley and other responding police. Mayor Joseph Noro commended Heffley for her service and presented her with a proclamation at the May 4 council meeting. “It’s nice,” she...
Fox Chapel Area senior named a Student of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
When a classmate and friend asked Hanna Essey to help raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last school year, the Fox Chapel Area High School student did not hesitate. She assisted with then junior Sarah Giuffre’s campaign and the team raised around $30,000. Now, both seniors,...
Pet duck becomes Aspinwall celebrityVideo
An unexpected friendship between a boy and his pet duck is causing a splash in Aspinwall. Steven Hu, 11, is raising a 1-month-old call duckling he named Aspinwall. “I was considering Joe for a name,” Steven said. Aspinwall doesn’t wear a leash and follows Steven around everywhere. The family said...
Shady Ave magazine sold to Trib Total Media
Nancy Polinsky Johnson, the publisher and editor of Shady Ave, has sold the quarterly magazine to Trib Total Media. The sale took effect on May 3. Shady Ave, launched 25 years ago, covers the East End neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, along with the Fox Chapel area and Oakmont. Trib Total Media...
Fox Chapel area performer earns full-ride master’s scholarship to Leeds University in England
Well-known Fox Chapel area director and musical talent Jenna Bowman is setting off for an adventure across the pond. With a dash of déjà vu, she’ll be living in an old steel town next to a river. “This time it’s in England,” said Bowman, an O’Hara native and familiar face...
Local big names headline summer concerts at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall
From funk to rock to all-out-dance pop, performers headlining the Rock the River concert series in Aspinwall are better than ever, organizers said. Allegheny RiverTrail Park founder Susan Crookston revealed the summer lineup, saying summer at the shoreline is sure to be hot. Concerts are free and are scheduled one...
