Joyce Hanz stories, Page 5

Restaurateur Stephen Browning of Franklin Park began flipping pizzas and immersing himself in the restaurant industry when he was 16. At 53, he’s still at it, only now he’s the boss. After always working for others, he’s settled into a positive place as owner and operator of Lula in Sewickley....

Sewickley native Shayne Quinn spends more time at the fire station than at his own house — and he’s just fine with that. The Cochran Hose Company chief has filled the lead role for eight of his 21 years serving with Cochran. “The best thing is the group of people...

It’s almost time to step back into the 1920s. Uncorked, the Pittsburgh region’s newest jazz and blues-themed wine bar and restaurant, is set to officially open Nov. 9 at 703 Main St. in Sharpsburg. The public event will showcase an evening of old-school jazz glamour with gourmet small plates, curated...

A dedicated public servant recently retired in O’Hara. But he didn’t stay retired for long. Mere days after retiring from a 25-year career with the O’Hara Township Police Department, David Harajda took on another full-time policing post — this time as a school security officer at in the Pine-Richland School...

Selfie lovers will soon have a new place to snap creative content in Pittsburgh. Catwalk Selfie Bar is a new custom selfie experience set to host a grand opening celebration on Nov. 11 in Robinson. The selfie concept invites paying guests to elevate their selfie content by purchasing hour-long selfie...

Editor’s note: According to the Realtor, this property has sold. Tranquility and nature blend seamlessly in a classic mid-century modern residence on the market in Fox Chapel. The property at 227 Hunt Road is listed for $1.6 million. Built in 1960, the home has four bathrooms and two fireplaces. Howard...

A colorful and costume-filled Halloween scene was on full display during the annual Sewickley Halloween parade held on Oct. 26. The free annual event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and draws hundreds of participants from surrounding communities to Sewickley Village. Rotary Club of Quaker Valley president...

A Sewickley retiree has been driving the same vehicle for 54 years, and he’s never been happier about it. Rick Brown, 69, was 15 when he found himself with $500 burning a hole in his pocket. “My dad didn’t want me on a motorcycle so I bought the truck,” Brown...

A Harmony Township woman knows how to put the “ahhhhhh” in spa. Jonelle McMahan is the owner and president of Sewickley Spa, a full-service spa offering body therapies, massage, facials, massage and complete waxing/lash/brow and nail services in Sewickley. McMahan, 42, is a bundle of smiles, energy and possesses a...

Pudgy pets are a problem in America. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, a shocking 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. World Pet Obesity Week occurred in October. Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Milligan, owner and operator of Sarver Animal...

A Fox Chapel woman is raising awareness to the public about the biggest annual celebration in India. Anita Nischal organized and sponsored a Diwali-themed Make-N-Take: Celebrate Diwali event Oct. 15 at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel. “I love doing things like this, and it’s the most important festival...

A legendary Italian family known for its specialty food markets is toasting to new beginnings in Aspinwall. Labriola Italian Markets debuted Labriola Winery last month, steps away from its market along Freeport Road. “It’s the beginning of a new era,” said owner Leonard Labriola of Fox Chapel. “This is such...

Famed macabre author Edgar Allan Poe is the focus of this season’s fall play at Sewickley Academy. “Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe: the Final Mystery” runs Oct. 24-26 at the Gregg Theater on campus. The free event is open to the public, but tickets should be reserved in advance by visiting...

A Sewickley Academy student is on a heartfelt mission to promote cardiovascular awareness. Sophomore Ben Terrell of Sewickley was diagnosed with a heart condition in the seventh grade after undergoing numerous medical tests. Since then, he’s been vocal about his journey navigating a heart-related diagnosis of anomalous coronary artery. According...

Jennifer Janeway of Cranberry is learning there’s no place like home. She opened Jennifer Janeway Home in a brick-and-mortar store on Aug. 2 in Sewickley after operating her home design business from her residence for five years in Cranberry. Known for her vibrant and vivid design choices, Janeway is excited...

He’s a pint-sized putter with a big-time devotion to his favorite sport. Lucas McMahon, 6, of Indiana Township was still using a pacifier when he first showed an interest in golf. These days, he frequently takes to the course at the Pittsburgh Field Club to play nine holes. “He was...

Great gourds! It’s hard to miss the sea of orange surrounding the Sewickley United Methodist Church in Sewickley. The annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser kicked off on Sept. 30 and features more than 2,000 pumpkins at the corner of Broad and Thorn Streets. It’s the 23rd year for the sale and...

Sewickley Academy welcomed alumni, friends, family and current students to the annual alumni reunion weekend held Oct. 4-5. The two-day event included a party at the Edgeworth Club, pickleball, a student showcase, an alumni Lacrosse game, tailgating activities, a varsity soccer game, campus tours and more. Sewickley Academy...

A Sewickley Academy student traveled far and wide to further her Russian language education this summer. Global Studies student Maren Webb was selected for the U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NLSI-Y) program. The fully-funded scholarship provided Webb with a seven-week study abroad opportunity in Kazakhstan,...

Move over wings and mozzarella sticks — not-your-average appetizers are showing up on menus across Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh’s Ritual House chef Ed Smith said restaurants are looking to provide unique appetizer options for their clientele. “They’re paying more attention and elevating appetizer offerings as they set the tone for the...

Old is new again at a staple Italian restaurant in Sharpsburg. Ranucci’s Trattoria is the newest restaurant in the borough, but customers who frequent the former CC’s Cafe Italian Cuisine can expect to enjoy the same neighborhood hospitality they’ve enjoyed since CC’s opened in 1995. Owner/chef Robert Volpe of the...

Horror aficionados have a restaurant dedicated to a year-round Halloween-themed dining experience in Cleveland. Take a daycation to The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights, where costumed staff serve up frightfully fun food and drinks along with spooky vibes. It opened in 2021 and is packed with ghoulish decor, offering...

Let’s talk. That’s the message from high school students involved in the TEDxYouth Club at Sewickley Academy. The club was made possible last year by alumnus Anjali Shah and the school has partnered with TEDx to host an official conference annually. Shah was determined to create a local club that...