Week in review: Here is a look at some of the top stories from The Herald for the week of March 14, 2021

Here are some of The Herald’s top stories for the week of March 14:

• Aspinwall considers $2 million in traffic upgrades

Aspinwall council is taking a look at how to improve parking, crosswalks and traffic flow in the borough.

Projects could begin this spring and, over the course of a few years, could top $2 million.

A final proposal likely will be presented in April.

• Lower Valley towns named Banner Communities

Aspinwall, Fox Chapel, Indiana Township, O’Hara and Sharpsburg were designated Banner Communities for their transparency, public outreach, finances and other items. The awards come from the Allegheny League of Municipalities.

Indiana Township has been named a Banner Community since the program’s inception nine years ago.

County executive Rich Fitzgerald said despite the stress of the pandemic, the Banner Communities have continued to serve the residents in a way that sets them apart.

• Little Free Panty opens at Sharpsburg Community Library

People in need of food can pick up a variety of nonperishable items from a new Little Free Pantry outside the entrance to the Sharpsburg Community Library on Main Street.

Staff said the pantry will complement existing services by being accessible any time, day or night.

People who want to donate food and toiletries to help keep the pantry stocked can drop off items inside the site during regular hours.

• Shady Side Academy offers vaccine clinic for faculty, staff

Shady Side Academy offered a covid-19 vaccination clinic for teachers and staff in an effort to safeguard employees.

It was one of two on-campus clinics that will be offered over the next month through Rite Aid, which administered the shots.

A second clinic with Rite Aid is scheduled for April 10.