Sewickley Herald category, Page 147
This weekend in Sewickley: Jaguars, speedbikes and more
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Aug. 10 • The Sewickley Farmers Market returns to the St. James parking lot, 200 Walnut St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh will hold their Annual Display of Exceptional Cars from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along...
Former Sewickley Herald editor was dedicated to community, craft
Dona Dreeland had a quick wit, a passion for words and an appreciation for any writer who knew how to turn a phrase. “She focused more on quality writing than anything,” said Adam Brandolph, a former Tribune-Review reporter who got his start at the Sewickley Herald. “It wasn’t always just...
Beth Samuel hosts rummage sale
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 8 a.m. Aug. 11 – Rummage sale • 5 p.m. Aug. 12 – BSJC serving The Ladle • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish...
Temporary closure of Sewickley Bridge to occur during repairs
Sewickley Bridge construction, slated to begin in 2020, will result in significant traffic changes. According to PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan, preservation work is anticipated to begin in late April or early May. “We do not currently have a finalized construction schedule, but the project will only be a single season,”...
Police investigating after body found in Ohio River
Allegheny County police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the Ohio River in the area of Neville Island late Wednesday. A boater who was fishing in the area reported the body shortly after 11 p.m. The body was recovered and taken to the Allegheny County Medical...
Remember When: 2000
In the news this week 19 years ago: • Sewickley and Ambridge played host to 90 members of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions for a walking tour of both boroughs this week. The visit was part of the Pittsburgh Forum 2000 conference cosponsored by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum...
Sewickley’s Zamagias condos move forward after lawsuit
Despite opposition and a lawsuit, plans for a development in the Village are moving forward. On Aug. 5, Zamagias Properties announced the groundbreaking for the first of two luxury condominiums at 400-420 Centennial Ave. Zamagias, a Pittsburgh-based real estate developer, proposed the project more than three years ago. Sewickley Mayor...
Sewickley Bridge topic of PennDOT meeting
A public meeting for the Sewickley Bridge Preservation project will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Community Room of the Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St. PennDOT will conduct the meeting, with representatives presenting the proposed project scope, traffic control plans and schedule. PennDOT will...
Around town: Ballet at Sewickley’s Tull theater
Hello, Sewickley, West Point Ballet students will perform at the Tull Family Theater starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The facility, located in Coraopolis, was founded by Cuban-born Cynthia Castillo and Damien Martinez, who danced with the National Ballet of Cuba, then in Florida, South Carolina and with the Pittsburgh Ballet...
Aleppo ‘ahead of the curve’ on streaming meetings
Matthew Doebler has a favorite quote, coined by renowned law professor Lawrence Lessig: “Information wants to be free.” As an Aleppo Township commissioner, Doebler pioneered an effort to enhance government accountability by live-streaming commissioners meetings and making the video accessible to residents. He said any government official who can use...
Historical film shows Sewickley in the 1930s and ’40s
John Poister has devoted much of his time to film restoration since his surprise discovery of films documenting Sewickley’s 1940 centennial celebration. The find late last year demanded his attention, prompting him to resign as executive director of the Sewickley Valley Historical Society (SVHS). He has remained close to the...
Watson Institute appoints new trustee
John Schmitt, CPA, was recently appointed to the board of trustees of the Watson Institute. The Watson Institute provides special education and supportive services for children with special needs, reaching more than 1,300 children each year from twelve counties and more than 70 school districts in Pennsylvania. Prior to accepting...
This weekend in Sewickley: ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ and more
Happening this weekend in Sewickley: Saturday, Aug. 3 • Sewickley Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through November in the St. James parking lot, 200 Walnut St. • A Rocket Ship Craft Drop In program for all ages will be held from 1 to...
Sewickley Presbyterian accepting rummage sale donations
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 8 a.m. Aug. 11 – Rummage sale • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish Heritage Night at PNC Park Blackburn United Methodist The...
I-79 weekend restrictions planned in Neville, Robinson
Lane restrictions on southbound I-79 in Neville and Robinson townships will occur Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions on southbound I-79 between the Neville Island Bridge and the Crafton/Moon Run (Exit 60) interchange will occur from 5 a.m. Saturday continuously through 8 p.m. Sunday night, according to PennDOT. The...
Remember When: 1955
In the news this week 64 years ago: • The move to join five neighboring municipalities into one school district was delayed this week, with Sewickley school officials and members of the Proposed Quaker Valley Joint Schools board trading letters in an attempt to negotiate administrative issues. In a letter...
Quaker Valley marching band back at it
The Quaker Valley High School Marching Band was back at it this week with the start of band camp at the middle school. On Wednesday, members—some dressed in mismatched socks, Christmas sweaters, and colorful prints—practiced formations and songs for this year’s superhero-themed halftime show. The band was led by Batman-mask-wearing...
Glenfield bridge inspection to impact traffic
Inspection of the Glenfield Street Viaduct bridge over Route 65 and East Beaver Street in Glenfield Borough will occur Thursday through Saturday, weather permitting. According to PennDOT, single-lane restrictions will occur as needed on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day as crews from the Markosky Engineering...
Around town: Fern Hollow to host fishing event for Sewickley-area families
Hello, Sewickley, Fern Hollow Nature Center will host another session of family fishing at Soggy Bottom Lake from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Equipment and bait will be provided at the event, led by certified fishing instructors. Participants will learn how to fish or get help improving their skills. The...
Quaker Valley grad Tanabe leads Pennsylvania Amateur after 2 rounds
Chris Tanabe shot a 5-under-par 65 on Tuesday during Round 2 of the Pennsylvania Golf Association’s 106th annual Amateur Championship and takes a three-shot lead into the final round Wednesday at Aronimink Golf Club near Newtown Square. The 2017 Quaker Valley grad will be a junior at Bucknell in the...
Prolific Castle Shannon artist speaks at Sewickley’s SweetwaterVideo
Castle Shannon artist Phil Wilson has illustrated 94 books, more than 80 collector plates, two award-winning TV specials, a music video for Tom Petty, commercials, DVD and video cover art, album covers, posters, jigsaw puzzles….the list goes on and on. His childhood dreams, he said, have come true. “Two things...
Sewickley rowers earn national recognition
Two Sewickley-area rowers earned national recognition recently. Sewickley Academy graduate and Georgetown undergrad Mia Tsudis was named a National Scholar-Athlete by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. To be eligible for the award, a rower must be in her second through fourth year of eligibility, have rowed in her school’s NCAA...
Sewickley’s Tull theater seeking creative fare options for space
The Tull Family Theater wants restaurateurs to get creative when crafting ideas that would transform its 2,044-square-foot auxiliary space into a food and beverage venue. That could mean anything from pop-ups to shared or rotating spaces to various restaurant concepts and business accelerators. “We are really open. That’s part of...
This weekend in Sewickley: Christmas in July and more
Happening this weekend in Sewickley: Saturday, July 27 • Tull Family Theater presents a sensory-friendly screening of “The Lion King” at 10 a.m. There will be no previews, the house lights will be dim and the doors open. For more information, click here. • Christmas in July continues through 5...
Darren Rogers starred on, off the field at Quaker Valley
Darren Rogers starred on the track, basketball court, football field and in the classroom while attending Quaker Valley. Despite graduating in 2006, Rogers will add more honors to his storied high school career when he joins the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 29 at a ceremony at...
