Penn Hills Progress category, Page 70
Verona’s 25th annual car cruise draws record crowd and vehicle participationVideo
Mark Salerno Jr. of Plum hopes to one day hand down the keys to his 1948 Harley Davidson panhead much like the fathers before him. The motorcycle was acquired by Salerno’s great grandfather, Ernest Salerno Sr., in its model year. He passed it on to his son, Ernest Salerno Jr.,...
In brief: Penn Hills class reunions set, summer movie series and more in Penn Hills
Class of 1975 reunion The Penn Hills High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 45/46-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Green Oaks Country Club, 5741 Third St., Verona, PA 15147. The cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple. The reunion will feature...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 15, 2021
Chalfant Barbara Faye Kaczor sold property at 148 Brighton St. to Mark Bailey and Emily Hilliard for $10,000. Donald Fulmer sold property at 221 Greenfield Ave. to Matthew Ian Lehet and Michelle Elizabeth Stepan for $138,500. Churchill Florence Palmieri sold property at 1445 Beulah Road to Hayward Arnold for $212,000....
Community Supermarket chain celebrates 94 years of business
Celebrating 94 years of business is a blessing for Howard “Howie” Rosenberg, who strives to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather when it comes to running the Community Supermarket chain. “When my grandfather was here, he stressed about taking care of customers, so we try to follow what he...
Pittsburgh charity party 100 years in the making set for Aug. 21 in Verona
Travelers Aid of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit agency focusing on removing transportation barriers for those in need, is celebrating a century of helping people in the Steel City area. A party is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 21 in Railroad Park in Verona. It will be hosted by...
Penn Hills School District hosts open houses at its 3 schools
Penn Hills families got a chance to tour the district schools and look at what is in store for their children a few weeks before the start of the new school year. The elementary, middle and high school doors were open for a couple of hours each on Aug. 10....
#PHiLLTERspace looks to save Penn Hills Cinemas by transforming it into a live entertainment hub
A local talent and Penn Hills resident hopes to save and transform the space at Penn Hills Cinemas into a live entertainment hub. The project dubbed “#PHiLLTERspace” will use the theater as a community live arts experience center while it is not showing movies by combining grassroots and independent live...
In brief: Household chemical collection, student news and more in Penn Hills
Household chemical collection The Pennsylvania Resources Council will host a household chemical collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge parking lot. The event will provide residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as...
Penn Hills Parks & Recreation holds mini Summerfest after canceling last yearVideo
Debbie Mizerski effortlessly blew up balloons to create hats for young children eager to have a unique fashion statement to parade around with on their heads at Friendship Park on Aug. 7. “Be careful not to pop it,” she advised one child as she gently placed the twisted balloon hat...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Delmont Donald Urban sold property at 21 Heritage Court to Noelle Riley for $350,000. Edgewood Glenn Gates sold property at 101 Edgewood Ave. to Susan Barnett and Clarence Steiner for $100,000. Susan Mead sold property at 151 Gordon St. to Margaret Clugston and Timothy Martin Madle for $211,000. Export Estate...
Signature holes, views make Oakmont, Longue Vue perfect venues for U.S. Amateur
There is no better golfer in Southwestern Pennsylvania than Sean Knapp to talk about what players will face at the 121st United States Golf Association’s Amateur Championship this week. The second oldest player in the field at 59, the Oakmont resident knows how to attack Oakmont Country Club, which is...
Relay for Life of Riverview surpasses fundraising goal despite less participation
The past few months have been a roller coaster of emotions for Springdale borough resident Jamey Lavelle. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in April. Within a few weeks, he was promoted from supervisor to operations manager at Lower Valley Ambulance Service, where he has worked for about 24 years....
Neighbor Spotlight: Penn Hills resident makes impact in community through Shade Tree Commission leadership
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...
Schultheis Bros. celebrates 75 years with roof giveaway
A Plum heating, cooling and roofing company with Penn Hills roots is celebrating an anniversary milestone by giving back to the community. Schultheis Bros., 1001 Millers Lane, will be holding a “Great Roof Giveaway” to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1946 by brothers Bill and Richard Schultheis, the pair...
Rosedale Civic Association works to continue improving life in Rosedale community
Rosedale residents can expect some new and exciting projects as a community group aims to enhance life in the neighborhood. The Rosedale Civic Association — formed in March 2020 — is made up of longtime Rosedale community members. “Ultimately the idea is having a community where we are working together...
Parish to host flea market, food sale at Monroeville center this weekend
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a flea market and food sale at St. Bernadette Lourdes Center this weekend. A preview sale is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 245 Azalea Drive. Admission is $5. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Some...
District Court: Drug, DUI charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court July 26, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Michael Dincau Jr., 36, of Plum on charges of possession of controlled...
Parishioners participate in last Mass at St. Bartholomew Church in Penn Hills
Pat and Tom Zullo walked through the halls of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Penn Hills on Monday night, just like they did a thousand times before. The Penn Hills couple were a part of that house of worship for more than five decades. Tom Zullo sang in the choir...
In brief: Summerfest, Summer Movie Series, open houses and more on tap in Penn Hills
Summerfest The sixth annual Summerfest will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Friendship Park. Enjoy a fun-filled community event featuring music, food trucks, a petting zoo and a free children’s activity area. Zambelli Fireworks will follow at 9:20 p.m. Summer Movie Series The Penn Hills Summer Movie...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Churchill Estate of William Krzton sold property at 32 Barton Drive to Michael Pici and Dolores Dimenna for $40,000. Daniel Veneziale sold property at 1916 Garrick Drive to Dashawn Lyons and Rayonda Wallace for $239,000. Delmont Michael Patterson sold property at 248 Freeport St. to Alexander and Shanley Augenstein for...
The Municipality of Penn Hills hosts job fair to attract employees, promote businesses
Penn Hills residents looking for an opportunity to get their foot in the job market door were able to do so at a job fair July 31 at the Penn Hills Government Center. The outdoor event showcased a variety of employers and services from around Penn Hills and the Pittsburgh...
Letter to the editor: Penn Hills School District fires back against state rep’s letter on tax increase
PH School District fires back against state rep’s letter on tax increase This letter is sent as a reply to state Rep. Tony DeLuca’s July 15 letter, in which he expresses his displeasure at the Penn Hills School District’s raising taxes by 0.4 (mills). As you are aware, the district...
Mixed-breed owners celebrate doggie diversity for National Mutt Day
Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, Kate Manka of Murrysville said her family always preferred mutts. “They just have an overall better disposition,” Manka said. “I had a mutt in Chicago from my brother’s farm – the mother was a springer spaniel-Labrador mix and the father was a border collie....
Titles on the line as pro wrestling returns to Verona for Battle in the Borough III
Sounds of song and slams are slated to once again echo throughout Verona as a local pro wrestling promotion plans its pending post-pandemic performance. All championship titles in the Lawrenceville-based Keystone State Wrestling Alliance will be up for grabs in Battle in the Borough III. Bell time is 6 p.m....
Titles on the line as pro wrestling returns to Verona for Battle in the Borough III
Sounds of song and slams are slated to once again echo throughout Verona as a local pro wrestling promotion plans its pending post-pandemic performance. All championship titles in the Lawrenceville-based Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA) will be up for grabs in Battle in the Borough III. Bell time is 6...
