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In Brief: Trib journalism scholarships, police department changes, holiday scavenger hunt and more
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing...
Panels from old West View Park carousel ride to be centerpiece of new North Hills history museumVideo
For 71 years, West View Park was a summertime destination for countless family gatherings, school picnics and people looking for fun and excitement. Whether it was the thrill of riding the roller coaster or Dips, catching a show at Danceland or sharing a first kiss on one of the rides,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 6
Bellevue Elizabeth Jean O’Mara sold property at 514 Orchard Ave. to Thornridge Investments L.P. for $240,000. Thomas Yelenovsky Jr. sold property at 230 W Riverview to Emily Kristin Brosko for $179,000. Bradford Woods Erwin Weischedel sold property at 20 Laurel Road to Matthew Dugan and Annalisa Almendras for $435,000. Vancil...
McCandless cuts spending in proposed 2021 budget, leaves tax rate unchanged
McCandless has unveiled a preliminary budget that holds the line on property taxes by cutting spending to make up for an expected drop in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed $16.3 million general fund budget for 2021 anticipates even less revenue than was anticipated in May, when this...
In Brief: Operation Santa Claus letters, holiday scavenger hunt, borrow radon detectors, virtual holiday concert and more
Letters to kids help Operation Santa Claus Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a...
North Hills communities hosting ‘safe’ alternatives to help jump start holiday spirit
The coronavirus pandemic has forced communities to abandon traditional public events such as tree lighting ceremonies and concerts for the holidays. But communities in the North Hills are still working to spread a little holiday cheer with safe activities for families. McCandless is hosting a two-part event dubbed “Make McCandless...
North Hills libraries halting in-person visits, still offering services online
Three public libraries serving the North Hills are temporarily suspending in-person services in response to the county health department’s stay-at-home advisory to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. A third library plans to close for two weeks starting Dec. 24. Allegheny County has been experiencing a sharp increase in the...
TV Talk: McCandless native takes off in ‘The Flight Attendant’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. McCandless native Griffin Matthews didn’t know a career in the arts was a possibility until one day during 11th grade at North Allegheny Senior High School. “I was sitting next to a guy in jazz...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 29
Bellevue William Rothermel Jr. sold property at 193 Grant Ave. to Tristan and Ashton Hannaford for $131,000. Tyler James Brignone sold property at 246 Laurel Ave. to Vincent and Brittney Giordano for $205,000. Richard Perry sold property at 48 N. Starr Ave. to Alexandra Dalessandro for $147,000. Franklin Park Bruce...
Food enthusiast, author heads to David’s Diner in Springdale Township
Eric Fontana wants to be the next Guy Fieri. The food enthusiast recently published his first book, “The Hidden Restaurant Gems of Pittsburgh: An Insider’s Guide,” and is already working on its sequel. One of the restaurants that will be featured in the upcoming book is David’s Diner of Springdale...
Week in Review North Hills: PPG Tree lighting, new Youngstown bishop and moreVideo
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. Allison Park cancer survivor, 5, lights up Christmas tree at PPG Place in Pittsburgh Nora Misencik has the smile...
Seneca Valley moving all students to online-only classes to help curb jump in covid-19 cases
Seneca Valley School District students in kindergarten through sixth grade will switch to online-only instruction on Tuesday and continue with remote learning until at least Jan. 4 to help tamp down the increase in covid-19 cases the region is experiencing. The southern Butler County school district previously announced that students...
Pittsburgh’s Hockey History, Islam 101 among programs at Northland Public Library
Here are some of the upcoming programs offered at Northland Public Library. Some of the virtual programs require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. Registration and links for live streaming many of the programs for children can be...
Hampton woman’s debut dark-fantasy novel takes readers on journey to magical world
Mayté Losada has always had a dark side yearning to break free from the confines of life in the modern world. Enthralled as a child by the vivid “other” worlds depicted in Greek mythology, the Harry Potter novels and later, Hunger Games and Game of Thrones, the Hampton Township woman...
Lawmaker proposes renaming I-279 interchange in honor of man killed while fixing flat
A state lawmaker has introduced a measure to rename an interchange along the Parkway North in honor of a man who was struck and killed in 2017 by a distracted driver as he was changing a tire. “Three years ago, Scott Hirsh did everything he was supposed to when tending...
In Brief: Operation Santa Claus, radon detectors, online holiday music concert and more
Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa. The letter will...
In Brief: Holiday live-stream concert, recycling pickup and more in the North Hills
Community of Music concert going virtual The annual Community of Music event sponsored by North Hills Cares will be switched to a virtual performance this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The live-streamed concert from the Block Northway in Ross will be performed from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 22
Bellevue Estate of Dalia Jean Scioscia to Lakshmi MA LLC at 170 Lincoln Ave. for $231,000. Franklin Park Thomas Ferris to Ryan and Laura Mensch at 2372 Bellwood Drive for $345,000. Robert Weidman to Brian and Kim Woo at 2454 Bellwood Drive for $515,000. Lisa Blackrick to Albert To and...
North Hills closing all school buildings until at least Nov. 30 to counter covid-19 spread
The North Hills School District is closing all of its buildings for the remainder of the month in response to the stay-at-home advisory issued this week by Allegheny County health officials. All district buildings will be shut down today at 4 p.m. and will remain closed until at least Nov....
North Hills German teacher being honored by national organization
When it comes to helping kids understand the German language and culture, North Hills High School teacher Joe Deible can now consider himself eine der besten — or one of the best. Deible is one of 18 people and two German programs in the United States being recognized by the...
Pittsburgh’s Hockey History, Islam 101 among programs at Northland Public Library
Here are some of the upcoming programs offered at Northland Public Library. Some of the virtual programs require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • Islam 101, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. — Did you know that the Islamic...
Wexford pastor appointed as next bishop of Youngstown
Pope Francis has named the pastor of a church in Wexford as the next bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. The Rev. David J. Bonnar, 58, who serves as pastor of St. Aidan Parish, will be installed as the sixth bishop of Youngstown during an episcopal ordination Jan. 12...
North Allegheny moving to full-remote learning for remainder of monthVideo
Starting on Thursday, the North Allegheny School District will move to full-remote learning through the end of the month because of the uptick in the number of positive covid-19 cases in the county. During the past week, there 2,870 positive cases for the virus reported in Allegheny County. Since the...
Covid cases in Butler County prompt change to Seneca Valley instruction
The Seneca Valley School District has announced changes to its instruction model after being notified that the number of covid-19 cases is surging in Butler County. Students in grades 11 and 12 will continue using remote learning with live streaming for all classes through Jan. 4, the district announced on...
North Allegheny temporarily switching 2 high school buildings to remote learning
North Allegheny Intermediate High School will temporarily move to full-remote learning today and Tuesday for all students who were previously scheduled to attend in-person classes. The intermediate high also will be on a two-hour delay today to give staff more time to adjust to the schedule change. The district announced...
