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In Brief: Block Northway farmers market, patriotic bingo and more in the North Hills
The weekly farmer’s market at the Block Northway is up and running for its fourth season. The market, which features, a diverse collection of vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; local meats and cheeses; canned goods; local honey; fine spirits; flowers; unique hand-made gifts and more. The market operates on...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Franklin Park Gregory Kotrick sold property at 2515 Alydar Drive to Marcus William Halla and Alexandra Marie McGee for $450,000. Dhananjay Sharma sold property at 1940 Georgetown Drive to Ramesh Krishnan and Renuka Ramesh Pillai for $290,000. Virginia Kathary sold property at 1460 Laurel Drive to Norman and Margaret Santori...
Upcoming road projects will impact traffic in Marshall, North Park
Two upcoming projects in the North Hills are expected to cause traffic delays for motorists. PennDOT’s project to upgrade traffic signals along Route 910 in Marshall Township will take place June 6-8 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews from M and B Services will be working on traffic controllers...
Hampton playground renamed for former councilwoman, township stalwart Martha Hunkele
The large playground at Hampton Community Park will be renamed for former council member Martha Hunkele, who by all accounts is among the township’s most ardent supporters. Hunkele served on council for 14 years, having most recently been elected in 2019 but forced to resign because of health concerns. She...
Grant for new road paves way for The Woodlands to expand Bradford Woods campusVideo
Rain showers forced Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new road that will allow The Woodlands campus in Bradford Woods to expand to take place inside. But the weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the event, which was attended by state and county officials who helped secure funding for the project....
Port Authority OKs $3.3 million makeover for McCandless Park & Ride
Port Authority’s Park & Ride in McCandless won’t get a whole lot bigger when a $3.3 million renovation project is completed, but it will certainly be a lot less dismal. Allegheny County’s transportation agency has given the green light to increase the lot’s capacity from 350 to 400 spaces, said...
Coin toss will decide Democratic nominee to run for commissioner’s seat in Ross
The winner of a tied race for the Democratic nomination to run for Ross Township’s Ward 8 commissioner seat will be determined by a flip of a coin, according to county officials. In the race for the Democratic nomination in the May 18 primary, candidates Lauren Hergert and Denise Rickenbrode...
Neighbor Spotlight: North Hills women offer early start for tomorrow’s STEM starsVideo
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
North Hills overwhelms Armstrong, wins school’s 1st WPIAL softball title in 21 years
North Hills softball coach Libby Gasior said pitcher Sophia Roncone doesn’t necessarily like much attention focused on her. But holding a team that has scored at least nine runs in 13 of its games to just a pair of first-inning runs is sure to bring attention to her effort. Roncone...
ATM kiosk approved for vacant lot along Route 8
An ATM kiosk was approved for construction along Route 8. Hampton council approved the conditional use during a recent meeting for the vacant lot at 4640 Route 8, Manager Chris Lochner said. The property sits at the Talley Cavey intersection, just north of the BP station near Alpine Pools. Developers...
Marshall Township’s Kevin Walker becomes 1st Black man to lead Duquesne Light Co.
Kevin Walker of Marshall Township has been named the new president and CEO of Duquesne Light Co., company officials announced. Walker is a U.S. Army combat veteran with more than three decades of experience leading utility companies and is the first Black man to become head of Duquesne Light Co.,...
Litter gitters get it done during monthly trash pickups in North Park
While Allegheny County public works and maintenance crews handle most of the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping North Park tidy, a dedicated group of volunteers regularly roams the park in search of trash. In addition to taking away from the park’s natural beauty, the trash can be a...
WPIAL Class 5A softball championship preview: North Hills vs. Armstrong
Softball Class 5A 7-Armstrong (15-4) vs. 8-North Hills (15-5) 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lilley Field, Cal (Pa.) Road to the finals • Armstrong — The River Hawks came out strong in the first round, scoring 16 runs in a 16-3 rout of No. 10 South Fayette. They continued to roll...
Ross Park Mall beefing up security with cameras, K9 unit after gunfire erupts
A day after the Allegheny County district attorney criticized operators of the Ross Park Mall for not having surveillance cameras, company officials said they will take steps to beef up security. The Allegheny County district attorney said the mall’s owners, Simon Properties Group, could do more to help prevent incidents,...
In brief: Young Writers Institute, Marshall movie in the park and more in the North Hills
Ninth annual Young Writers Institute The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders. The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at the Atlas Art Studio, 75...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 30, 2021
Bellevue SIH Projects LLC sold property at Unknown Address to Ciccarelli & Sons LLC for $175,000. TKJ Properties LLC sold property at 115 Cedar Ave. to Grand Old Properties LLC for $50,000. Garin Linell Lee sold property at 149 N Sprague Ave. to Kenneth and Sara Draim for $289,900. WJK...
See chrome for miles as weekly car cruise at Richland Mall revs up for the seasonVideo
Car enthusiasts can get their fill of mirror paint, gleaming chrome and souped-up engines every Thursday evening at the car cruise in Richland Mall featuring classic, vintage and collectible vehicles. The weekly event, which runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, is sponsored by carcruises.com and Zamigas Properties, which...
Ross police considering charges against man seen on video beating dogVideo
Ross police said charges are being considered against a man who they say was recorded on security video repeatedly beating a dog at a motel along McKnight Road. The suspect remains at large. Detective Brian Kohlhepp said the man, who has not been publicly identified, came to the station Friday...
North Allegheny senior nets inaugural scholarship for success on field, in classroom
A new scholarship in honor of a 1983 North Allegheny graduate who died last year has made its first award to a senior who demonstrated significant achievements on the soccer field and in the classroom. Julianna Werner is the recipient of the first Richard J. Collins Memorial Scholarship. “Julianna was...
Cranberry debuts renovated amphitheater completed with sponsorship from Armstrong
For the past decade, the nonprofit Cranberry Township Community Chest has hosted fundraisers and tapped local businesses to sponsor community projects. The latest addition to the Community’s Chests efforts is a $300,000 renovation and expansion of the 17-year-old Rotary Amphitheater in Community Park, which was sponsored by Armstrong, the township’s...
McCandless considering measure to allow residents to raise chickens without going afoul of the law
After nearly two years of public discussion, McCandless has crafted a measure that sets guidelines for residents to raise chickens without running afoul of the law. Council on May 24 held a public hearing on an ordinance that will allow residents living in single- or two-family homes, as well as...
AHN making progress toward planned opening this fall for new 160-bed hospital in PineVideo
Work on the gleaming glass exterior of Allegheny Health Network’s new 160-bed hospital in Pine Township is nearly done, with workers focusing on completing the interior in time for a planned opening this fall. AHN and its parent company, Highmark Health, broke ground on the hospital in 2018 as part...
McCandless set to kick off $1 million road paving program
Potholes beware — McCandless is coming for you. The town is set to kick off its annual road paving program this week with nearly $1 million worth of work along 34 streets. The $999,492 contract was awarded to Youngblood Paving of Wampum, Lawrence County, which was the lowest responsible bidder....
Covid vaccination clinic in Franklin Park booking appointments online
A covid-19 vaccination clinic has been set up at the Franklin Park municipal building for people 12 and older. The clinic is being operated by California-based Curative, which began operating in the region earlier this year with a series of mobile coronavirus testing sites, including one in North Park in...
North Hills roads reopened after being shut down because of flooding from morning rain storms
Several roads in the North Hills that were shut down this morning because of flooding from heavy, isolated rains howers have been reopened to traffic, PennDOT announced. The reopened roads are: • Union Avenue (Route 4023) in Bellevue • Seavey Road (Route 4004) in Shaler • Rochester Road (Route 4011)...
