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Fox Chapel Follies returns with new show at Pittsburgh Field Club
While artificial intelligence can cause some folks to feel anxious, frustrated and a host of other emotions, Phil Beard has found humor. The Aspinwall writer and director has taken the thought of a chatbot as his muse for the upcoming Fox Chapel Follies’ show, “ChapGPT.” Crafted in the spring and...
Aspinwall residents participate in parking study data collection; report to be filed by year’s end
Aspinwall resident Mary Pollice is frustrated with the parking situation in her borough, particularly near her home. “Our parking sucks because the whole one side of Fifth Street has (Route) 28 in their backyard,” Pollice said. “There’s no alley and no garages for them. My side has an alley. Some...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Democratic incumbent Mandy Steele captures 2nd term in state House
Fox Chapel Democrat Mandy Steele has won second term representing the 33rd state House District in Harrisburg. Steele, 47, collected 55.65% of the vote to Republican challenger Gary Lotz’s 44.18%, according to unofficial tallies that show 100% of precincts reported in the district. The 33rd District includes Harrison, Brackenridge, Fawn,...
Fox Chapel makes early goals stand up in PIAA boys soccer 1st-round victory
With near record temperatures for early November on Tuesday, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team decided to add its own heat to the equation. The Foxes put Mechanicsburg under pressure from the opening kickoff, forced a bevy of turnovers and feasted off them. Sean Regan and Rocco Poli scored within...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Nov. 4, 2024
Applications sought for full-time officer Fox Chapel is accepting applications for a full-time patrol officer until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18. An application form is available on the borough’s website at fox-chapel.pa.us. Forms must be fully completed and mailed to the Fox Chapel Borough Building, 401 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024
Aspinwall Estate of Henry Fulton Jr. sold property at 535 Guyasuta Road to Andrew and Erin Voltz for $599,000. Blawnox Joseph Cassol sold property at 531 Fountain St. to Michael Demasi and Stephen Didiano for $70,000. Etna Estate of Stephen Oresic sold property at 37 Greeley Ave. to Ashley Ruben...
Owner of Z!Eats in O’Hara wants to create community gathering spot
Longtime Martin Elementary secretary Kim Greco retired from the New Kensington-Arnold School District and decided downtime wasn’t her style. On a whim, albeit a researched one, Greco purchased the Zoup franchise in Fox Chapel Plaza, near The Waterworks. “I always wanted to own my own business. I thought maybe an...
South Fayette shuts out Fox Chapel to defend WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer title
Junior forward Mia Deramo wants to give everyone around Western Pennsylvania a reason to discuss the South Fayette girls soccer program. The Lions delivered another emphatic statement about their proper place on the district’s stage with a 4-0 win over Fox Chapel in the WPIAL Class 3A championship Saturday at...
Shady Side Academy earns 2nd straight WPIAL Class A field hockey championship
When field hockey season started for Shady Side Academy coach Elizabeth Patterson, she knew she would have five returning players from the team’s 2023 championship winning squad. How the rest of the roster would fill out remained a mystery. “Last year we had lower numbers, one or two subs, so...
Suffocating defense powers Peters Township to WPIAL Class 2A field hockey title
Peters Township’s defense learned its lesson from the last time the Indians played Fox Chapel. On Oct. 7, the Foxes squeaked out a 1-0 win off a breakaway goal. “They had one or two breakaways, and they executed them well,” Indians senior forward Serafina Forlini said. Peters Township was determined...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Springdale’s Carissa Walsh, Fox Chapel’s Carson Krushansky
Carissa Walsh School: Springdale Class: Senior Sport: Soccer Claim to fame: Walsh had two goals within six minutes to propel Springdale past Winchester Thurston in the WPIAL Class A title match Thursday. The win gave Springdale its first WPIAL championship since 2009, when the school won the Class 2A title...
Reliable goalkeeper always delivers for Shady Side Academy girls soccer, earns Division I scholarship
Shady Side Academy girls soccer coach Mary Lynch knows she can count on junior goalkeeper Maria Ravotti. The Bulldogs needed Ravotti, a 5-foot-11 junior, to play well, especially since she was the only goalie on the roster this season. “What stands out is how focused she is,” Lynch said. “She...
There was no catching Fox Chapel’s Ethan Vaughan at WPIAL cross-country meet
At one point during the WPIAL Class 3A cross-country championship race, Fox Chapel senior Ethan Vaughan felt a moment when he thought people may be catching up. But on that day at White Oak Park, there would be no catching Vaughan. He smashed his previous personal best by 12 seconds,...
Fox Chapel finds winning goal in 70th minute to get past Plum, win 1st WPIAL title since ’95
It has been close to three decades since the last time the Fox Chapel boys soccer program could call itself the WPIAL champion. From the opening minute of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Friday night at Highmark Stadium, the Foxes put pressure on Plum’s defense but couldn’t find the...
Fox Chapel, South Fayette both vying to defend WPIAL girls soccer titles
When the Fox Chapel and South Fayette girls soccer teams meet for the WPIAL Class 3A championship Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium, a back-to-back champion is guaranteed to be crowned. The Foxes (18-2-1) made a magical run last year as the No. 6 seed in the Class 4A bracket and...
Then and Now: A look back at the Powers Farm
A peek into late-1800s O’Hara shows how drastically different life looked compared to present day. Before the township became a draw for wealthy industrialists who summered along the Allegheny River, residents mostly consisted of farmers tending to large tracts of land. The area’s first settler, James Powers, arrived in the...
Annual Boo Bash delights while restocking shelves for free store, backpack program
Reed Marutiak had the weight of the world on his shoulders. It’s a lot to carry for a Hartwood Elementary fourth grader in the Fox Chapel Area School District. Fortunately, the youngster dressed as Atlas from Greek mythology was not alone. He and his parents were among scores of pre-K...
Sharpsburg judge’s wedding count tops 100
Usually when people enter District Judge Matt Rudzki’s courtroom, it’s for a ruling from him. But there are some people who come in where the decision already has been made. And it is a lifelong one — until death do they part. Rudzki, whose district encompasses Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel,...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Fox Chapel-area families paint pumpkins, enjoy festive time with borough police
Fox Chapel-area families came out in droves to paint pumpkins and participate in other festive activities with police Oct. 19 at the borough station. More than 150 pumpkins were distributed. Officers also grilled hot dogs and provided other snacks. A “Mini Beat Power Rockers” movie played in the background as...
With painful losses in rearview mirror, Plum, Fox Chapel ready to duke it out in WPIAL finals
Plum and Fox Chapel have a similar story entering the WPIAL boys soccer championship game. Both have seen their share of heartache in the postseason, but that came to an end Tuesday with wins in the semifinals. Now, the Alle-Kiski Valley schools separated by 10 miles will meet in the...
Fox Chapel Council president celebrates 25 years as public servant
Fox Chapel officials celebrated the service of a longtime borough leader. Andrew Bennett received a proclamation and plaque from Mayor Alex Scott III for his 25 years of service on council. “It is important that we recognize the service that we’ve gotten from him,” Scott said while delivering remarks at...
Deluzio, Mercuri face off for pivotal 17th Congressional District seat
Republican Rob Mercuri, a Pennsylvania state representative, is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio in a pivotal congressional district that could be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. Fox Chapel’s Deluzio, a voting rights attorney and Iraq War veteran, defeated former Ross commissioner...
Fox Chapel Garden Club gives new life to 3,000 shoes through Nike program
More than 3,000 shoes collected by Fox Chapel Garden Club will find new life. The fundraiser, in its 18th year, diverts new and gently worn shoes from landfills and repurposes some for a second life with people in need. Garden Club member Christine Bennett said the initiative is win-win for...
