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10th annual Light Up the Night in Monroeville a success despite cold, tragedy in Australia

Even with frigid temperatures, the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroeville celebrated its 10th annual Light Up the Night on Dec. 15 in Community Park West. The evening marked the second night of Hanukkah, which starts on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Jewish calendar. Because of...
Turtle Creek Valley Rotary provides essentials for 5 families thanks to donation from district office

Debbie DiLorenzo has been with the Rotary since 2008. She’s a membership chair, foundation assistant and Region 14 assistant governor. “I love Rotary and try to help out as much as I can,” DiLorenzo said. So when District Governor Felicia Mycyk reached out to DiLorenzo with the opportunity to help...
Members of Gateway High School’s Leader Academy choose the gift of giving

Actions speak louder than words — and Gateway High School’s Chick-fil-A Leader Academy continues to validate its motto “Impact Through Action” by putting ideas into practice. Members of the group chose to make the holidays a little brighter for some of their fellow Gators by setting up an angel tree...
Monroeville area: Tall Trees upgrades, New Year’s Eve ball drop, cookie walk and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or mhorvath@triblive.com. Grant will improve Tall Trees Amphitheater A $75,000 grant from the state’s Gaming Economic Tourism Fund will pay for upgrades at Monroeville’s Tall Trees Amphitheater. The project will replace 24 stage lights, the soundboard and associated audio equipment, and will...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 14, 2025

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Diane Davis sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 403 to Leon and Jeanetta Blackston for $230,000. Edgewood Jessica Zhu sold property at 513 Allenby Ave. to Kelsey Brazell for $295,000. Harrison Harrell sold property at 132 Beech St. to Lorna Romero Tangara for $531,115. Jessica George...
Heirloom holiday decorations hold special memories, family history

Every time Nancy Trabucco looks at Santa and his reindeer decorating her Delmont front yard, she’s reminded of a half-century of holiday goofiness with her family. When Melanie Litz of Export looks at the Merry Glow ’Round spinning topper on her Christmas tree, she thinks about her mother, who purchased...
8 taken to hospital following Monroeville crash involving school bus

Five children and three adults were taken to local hospitals after a crash Monday morning between a Gateway school bus and another vehicle, school officials said. First responders were called to Monroeville Boulevard near the entrance to Target around 8:30 a.m. The bus collided with an SUV, which overturned. Gateway...
Municipal manager talks ‘All Things Monroeville,’ including mall’s fate, town’s future

During Monroeville Rotary’s town hall meeting Dec. 4 at Monroeville Public Library, municipal Manager Alex discussed “All Things Monroeville.” Fittingly, Graziani was introduced by Rotary President Tim Little, who served as Monroeville’s manager from 2010 until his retirement in December 2023. Graziani said he met with Little around the time...
Monroeville area: New Year’s ball drop, holiday events, food distributions and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or mhorvath@triblive.com. Noon ball drop planned at Monroeville Mall Monroeville Public Library is hosting its ball drop celebration at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 inside Monroeville Mall for anyone who wants to ring in the new year a little early. The ball will...
Gateway High School’s ‘Almost, Maine’ production a fitting debut for director

The first time Kaylie Wallace saw her grandfather, Larry Cervi, direct a play was about a decade ago when Gateway High School performed “Almost, Maine” — the 2004 show written by John Cariani. Recently, Wallace stepped into Cervi’s (dancing) shoes as the artistic director and choreographer at the nonprofit East...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Kevin Wilhelm sold property at 714 Cascade Road to Rachel Harriet Corn-Hicks for $195,000. Estate of Florence Mae Beatty sold property at 1987 Centurion Drive to Emily Phillips for $64,600. Monroeville RS Holdings 201 LLC sold property at 431 California Ave. to Cerkat Ventures D LLC...
Gateway School Board welcomes new directors; president, vice president maintain positions

During the Gateway School Board’s reorganization meeting Dec. 1, Janette Beighel, Rick McIntyre and Anthony Mock officially stepped into their posts. The new directors, along with inductee Leslie McBride, will each serve a four-year term. McBride was the only board member up for reelection. Judge Jeffrey Herbst read the Certificates...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 30, 2025

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Starry Night 88 LLC sold property at 230 Fairview Ave. to 4313 East View LLC for $41,790. Churchill Omid Kashefi sold property at 1921 Garrick Drive to Joseph Balaban Jr. and Marc Schuler for $430,000. Edgewood Estate of Robert Fuchs sold property at 235 Dewey St. to...
Monroeville Historical Society keeps holiday tradition alive at Old Stone Church

A 54-year-old tradition continues in Monroeville. The annual tree-lighting celebration and holiday concert, hosted by the Monroeville Historical Society at the Old Stone Church, officially ushered in the season Nov. 25. “The first event was held in 1969, but years 2020 and 2021 were unfortunately missed due to the covid...
Gateway School Board examines expenses, approves new clubs as 3 directors end their terms

At the Gateway School Board meeting Nov. 24, directors voted on a recommendation to update the business manager’s contract with the district, which would cost an additional $10,000 from Dec. 1 through July 31, 2026. Director Robin Mungo expressed concern over the pay increase, while Director Jack Bova noted Mike...
Thanksgiving food prep more than a meal for Gateway’s family/consumer sciences students

The family and consumer sciences program at Gateway High School was busy the week leading up to Thanksgiving — just not with their usual cooking classes. Teacher Jamee Kovacs and her students were tasked with preparing Thanksgiving dinners for 15 area families, for a total of 50 dinners. “This is...

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