In brief: news from Fox Chapel, Sharpsburg

Aspinwall

A longtime tradition of honoring veterans and celebrating America is returning to Aspinwall. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Memorial Day parade and service is scheduled for May 30.

Festivities begin with a ceremony at 11 a.m. outside the American Legion Post 77 along Commercial Avenue.

Mayor Joseph Noro will give an address, and there will be guest speakers. The parade is scheduled to begin at noon.

The route is as follows:

• Commercial Avenue to Eastern Avenue

• Right onto Second Street

• Left onto Virginia Avenue

• Left onto Fourth Street

• Left onto Western Avenue

• Left onto First Street

• Right onto Center Avenue

• Left back onto Commercial Avenue

Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel officials are considering amending an ordinance making installing solar panels on the front side of a house a permitted use.

It is currently considered a conditional use, meaning a property owner would have to go before the planning commission and seek approval before being able to install anything.

Solar panels are a permitted use if installed on the side or the rear of a house.

The ordinance is expected to be sent to the planning commission, as well as the Allegheny County Conservation District, prior to council taking any action.

More discussion about the ordinance is planned for the June 20 council meeting.

Sharpsburg

The Sharpsburg Business Group and the Sharpsburg Historical Commission are sponsoring the Sharpsburg Art and History Stroll on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The self-guided tour features art, history, music and more in the business district.

The first stop on the tour is 511 S. Main St., where people can pick up a map of various destinations. At every stop on the tour, people will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Sharpsburg Experience Raffle Basket valued at $1,100.

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