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The Week: North Hills – Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2020Video
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Ross grants preliminary approval for redevelopment of former liquor store site on Perry Highway • North Hills wind ensemble only...
North Hills wind ensemble only group from Pa. picked to perform at national music festivalVideo
The wind ensemble at North Hills High School will be one of just 16 groups from across the nation selected as a Featured Band this spring at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Ind. The 48-member music group is the only one from Pennsylvania selected to perform at...
Bluegrass pickers head to Butler for January Ice Jam festivalVideo
Some of Western Pennsylvania’s best bluegrass musicians will descend on Butler this weekend for the 23rd annual January Ice Jam music festival. Bands will take the stage every half-hour Jan. 10 and 11 as the Days Inn on Route 8 is transformed into a picker’s paradise, with most rooms wide...
Block Northway exhibiting art created by North Hills area students
Art created by students from four North Hills high schools will be on display at The Block Northway shopping center in Ross Township from Jan. 13 to Feb. 7. The artwork, which will be displayed in the lower level of the shopping center’s South Corridor, is created by elementary, middle...
Slate of new school directors seated in 2 North Hills districts
Newly elected school directors in two North Hills school districts have been sworn-in for seats that they won in the Nov. 5 general election. School board members serve four-year, unpaid terms in office. North Hills School District Only one of the four incumbent members of the North Hills School Board...
Levana Bratique in Pine searching for fashion show modelsVideo
The word “Levana” (levare) means “to lift” in Latin. For Judy Masucci, owner of Levana Bratique, that definition is both literal and figurative. With her vast collection of brassieres, she hopes to lift the breasts — and the confidence — of the women she serves by providing them with the...
Edgeworth manager, North Hampton fire chief charged in DUI crash
The Edgeworth Borough manager was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving after a crash earlier this month. John Schwend, who is also fire chief of the North Hampton fire department, was the driver in a crash that happened around 2 a.m. Dec. 15 in Gibsonia, according to...
Warby Parker to open at Ross Park Mall
Warby Parker, a business that provides prescription eyewear, is opening a store Saturday at Ross Park Mall. The first Pittsburgh-area Warby Parker location opened in East Liberty two years ago. The new location offers eye exams and contact lens fittings by appointment and accepts most insurance. “Inside you’ll find design...
North Hills superintendent hosting morning coffee to gather input from community
Residents of the North Hills School District who want to learn more about how the district operates from the person in charge are invited to meet informally with Superintendent Pat Mannarino over breakfast. The gathering dubbed “A Second Cup of Coffee” is schedule from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 29...
Strong job, real estate markets allow McCandless to keep tax rate unchanged for 2020
McCandless has approved a budget for 2020 that keeps property taxes at their current rate. Strong anticipated revenue next year from wage, business and real-estate transfer taxes will allow McCandless to fund its operation without the need to raise more revenue from taxes. The nearly $17.4 million general fund budget...
Even with steep property tax hike, Bradford Woods has one of the lowest rates in Allegheny County
Bradford Woods has raised property taxes for the first time in five years to help pay for anticipated increases in the cost of road repairs, police protection and legal fees. But even with the 35.9% hike, borough officials say the tax rate will remain one of the lowest in Allegheny...
Deadline nearing to donate to Franklin Park ‘Presents from Police’ for kids at Children’s Hospital
Monday Dec. 16 is the deadline for Franklin Park residents to donate gifts to the Presents from Police program for kids receiving care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the following locations: • Franklin Park Borough Building (Monday only) • Ingomar United...
The Week: North Hills – Dec. 8-14, 2019Video
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Allegheny Health Network cuts the ribbon on new neighborhood ‘mini’ hospital in McCandless • Ross OKs 2020 budget with same...
Brackenridge’s Vibo’s Bakery hopes to make some dough at pop-up market
Dino “Vibo” Lopreiato will wake at 4 a.m. Saturday and start baking bread. His 86-year-old father, Giuseppe, will have been in the kitchen for an hour or longer already, kneading dough and preheating the ovens. They will be prepping for the day ahead. The elder Lopreiato will bake items to...
Ross OKs 2020 budget with same tax rate for 5th consecutive year
Ross Township has approved a budget for 2020 that keeps property taxes at the same rate for the fifth consecutive year while earmarking significant spending for road repairs, park improvements, stormwater control and public safety. The nearly $23.44 million general fund budget allocates more than $1.52 million for road improvement...
Block Northway hosting Pittsburgh artist who creates pieces for Disney in Asia
A Pittsburgh artist who has produced original pieces for Disney’s Gallery and theme parks in Asia since 2016 will be at The Block Northway on Saturday. Dave Nestler, one of the most recognized names in modern pinup art, will be selling original Disney art and limited edition prints at the...
North Hills Middle School teacher named Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
A North Hills School District teacher has been named the 2020 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, state Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera announced Monday. Joseph Welch, who teaches American history at North Hills Middle School, was one of 12 finalists nominated for the honor. “Thank you for making every day...
North Hills teacher named 2020 Educator of the Year
Joe Welch, a North Hills Middle School teacher, was named Pennsylvania’s 2020 Educator of the Year. Welch, who teaches American History at North Hills Middle School, was one of 12 Teacher of the Year finalists. Nominations for the Teacher of the Year were submitted by students, parents, peers, and members...
North Hills student earns Girl Scout award for improving conditions for shelter cats
A North Hills High School freshman has earned one of the top honors in Girl Scouting for her leadership project to address cat overpopulation at a local animal rescue shelter. Veronica Sciulli’s goal for her Silver Award project was to improve the conditions for sheltered cats while they awaited adoption....
Victim of fatal wreck near Holy Trinity church in McCandless identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died in an SUV that crashed near the parking lot o a McCandless church on Wednesday, according to authorities. Thomas James Reardon, 61, was found dead in the vehicle near Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in the 900 block of...
Bradford Woods getting conservation grant to improve storm water system along Willow Road
Bradford Woods is one of four communities that will receive grants totalling nearly $204,000 from the Allegheny County Conservation District to reduce erosion caused by storm water. The borough is getting a $12,965 grant to continue working on a project along Willow Road to address storm water runoff that flows...
Cemetery Road in Ross down to single lane for paving
A heavily traveled road that links motorists in Ross Township to the Parkway North will be reduced to a single on Wednesday and Thursday for repairs, according to township officials. Allegheny County Public Works will be milling and paving along Cemetery Lane on Dec. 4 and 5 between 7 a.m....
Strong revenue projections for 2020 allow McCandless to keep tax rate unchanged
Strong anticipated revenue next year from wage, business and real-estate transfer taxes will allow McCandless to keep its already low property-tax rate unchanged. The nearly $17.4 million general fund budget for 2020 is about $1.4 million lower than this year’s spending plan because anticipated money from grants — and line...
Cranberry fire department offering free smoke detectors to senior citizens
Residents in Cranberry Township who are 65 or older can get free smoke detectors next week from the volunteer fire department. The battery-operated smoke detectors will be distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9-11 at the municipal building located at 2525 Rochester Road. The devices will be handed...
McCandless police collecting toys, blankets, food for needy during holiday season
The McCandless Police Department is partnering with North Hills Community Outreach to collect items for the needy during the holiday season. The following items are being collected at the police station along Grubbs Road in McCandless: • Fleece Blankets • Non-perishable food items • Board games • Gift cards to...
