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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Churchill REO Trust 2021 NR1 sold property at Unknown Address to CY Top Investment LLC for $136,500. Forest Hills Kerridwen Parslow sold property at 109 Glasgow Road to Robert Hails for $225,000. Estate of Eugene Anderson sold property at 208 Washington Road to WKS Custom Home LLC for $136,000. Monroeville...
Back from ankle injury, Aaron Donald happy to work with kids at 4th annual camp
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a new topic to talk about during his Living in the Pocket Youth Skills Football Camp on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. How to recover from an injury. The Penn Hills and Pitt product is on the mend for the first time in...
Penn Hills High School Class of 2023 celebrates commencement
Penn Hills High School graduation featured more than 260 students, including 16 valedictorians, sharing their final moments as district students. Tears of joy and laughter could be seen on many faces June 9 at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium. Some of the graduates decorated their caps with messages such as “A World of...
Penn Hills area student accolades for the week of June 13, 2023
Taylor Clayborn, an English major, and Malajah Johnson, a biology major, made the dean’s list at Thiel College for the spring 2023 semester. Makayla Delo, who majored in architectural engineering, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Worchester Polytechnic Institute on May 13. Jonathan Danley earned a bachelor of science in...
Verona Bike Derby returns with special attractions
For the first time in four years, youngsters were able to ride their two-wheelers, have them checked for safety and enjoy some special attractions at the annual Verona Bike Derby. The landing of Allegheny Health Network’s Life Flight helicopter, for example, drew families to explore and learn more about it....
In brief: Zoning hearing board meeting, Medicare workshop and more in Penn Hills
Medicare workshop Attendees at the Medicare workshop at Penn Hills Library at 6 p.m. June 20 will gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work. Recommended for those 65 and over or those eligible for Medicare in the next six months. Association of University People events...
Penn Hills football program honors coach Ron Graham for 30 years of service
The Penn Hills football team still has plenty of time left on the calendar before the Indians open up the 2023 regular season by hosting Seneca Valley. But Penn Hills coach Charles Morris and the school took some time recently to celebrate one of the program’s cornerstones. on June 5,...
Penn Hills notebook: 4-time WPIAL champion wrestler dies in car crash
The Penn Hills wrestling community lost one of its greatest champions due to a car accident June 3. John Dasta was a four-time WPIAL champion and a PIAA champion. He finished with a career record of 135-6-1. Dasta won at least 30 matches in all four seasons with Penn Hills....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 11, 2023
Churchill CIMREO 2021 NR 1 LLC sold property at 2431 Greensburg Pike to REO Trust 2021 NR 1 for $136,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $199,233). Edgewood Kevin Ference sold property at 415 Locust St. to Mikael Stefan and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ferm for $621,000. Forest Hills John...
2 men convicted in Downtown Pittsburgh killing of 18-month-old
De’Avry Thomas was a happy toddler. “He never really cried,” said Khalil G. Darden, Jr., 22, of Pittsburgh, the boy’s godfather. “He always wanted to have fun. He was always smiling.” De’Avry just 18 months old, was killed in a drive-by shooting Downtown over Memorial Day Weekend in 2022. On...
Verona Farmers Market kicks off the new season at Railroad Park
Verona Farmers Market attendees can expect to see some new and familiar faces at Railroad Park every Thursday through mid-November. This year’s market season kicked off June 1 with a variety of vendors, entertainers and a taco food truck. Balloon artist Ray Lucas made animals and other creations for children...
In brief: Community yard sale, AARP meeting and more in Penn Hills
Association of University People events The Association of University People invites singles over 50, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. For...
Penn Hills Progress notebook: Redeemer Lutheran track team collects medals
The Redeemer Lutheran track team turned in a strong performance at the National Christian School Athletic Association track and field championships at Geneva College in May. Alexis Banash was the Rams’ top finisher on the girls side, winning two events. Banash won the long jump (14 feet, 11.75 inches) and...
Penn Hills relay team gets feet wet at PIAA track championships
Penn Hills track and field coach Lee Zelkwotiz was happy to be able to take another group of athletes to Shippensburg to compete in the PIAA Class 3A championships on Memorial Day weekend. Following a few years with lower numbers after the start of the pandemic, the Indians track team...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 4, 2023
Churchill Adam McDowell sold property at 3860 Henley Drive to Elias and Katherine EC Bardis for $315,000. Merle Mermelstein sold property at 2309 Marbury Road to Richard Vanburgess II and Gabriella Alvarez for $540,000. Forest Hills Estate of Regina Zezza sold property at 29 Fairview Road to An Lewis and...
Penn Hills High School to graduate 244
Penn Hills High School’s class of 2023 will graduate on June 9. The commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the PHHS gymnasium at the same date and time, according to Penn Hills High School principal...
Proclamation given to Penn Hills High School basketball team
State Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, delivered a proclamation to the Penn Hills High School basketball team in celebration of their WPIAL championship this school year. Coach Chris Giles led his players to a 70-65 win over Peters Township for the Class 5A title at the Petersen Events Center in...
Penn Hills plans to pave 14 streets this summer
Penn Hills officials plan to spend about $1.8 million to repair 14 streets and other sections of the municipality. Council awarded contracts of about $1.35 million, $305,700 and $156,300 to Shields Asphalt Paving of Bakerstown at a special meeting May 25. Part of the street reconstruction will be paid for...
Penn Hills senior citizens to get 3% real estate tax break in 2024-25 school year, but tax hike expected then, too
Penn Hills School District officials want to give low-income senior citizens a slight break on their real estate taxes in 2024. The board unanimously voted May 31 to approve a 3% tax rebate program effective the 2024-25 school year. District chief financial officer John Zahorchak said 1,092 Penn Hills seniors...
Penn Hills School District to petition the state to lift financial recovery status
The Penn Hills School District may be on its way out of its “financial recovery” status. A petition to the state Department of Education is in the works, state-appointed chief recovery officer Dan Matsook announced at a board meeting Wednesday, May 31. He said there will be a lot of...
Rosedale Beach Club dedicates lifeguard chair in memory of Nick Theofilis
The legacy of the late Nick Theofilis continues to grow as a new fixture memorializing the Penn Hills native was unveiled at the Rosedale Beach Club. He served as a lifeguard there for several summers. A member of the club’s swim team, Theofilis taught others how to swim and some...
Penn Hills student achievements for the week of May 30, 2023
Destiny Roberts was awarded The George H. Thomas and Donald R. Buckey Philosophy Prize at the 2023 Mount Union Honors Convocation. The prize, honoring two dedicated and respected Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies faculty members, is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the highest level of philosophical...
In brief: Milkweed giveaway, blood drive and more in Penn Hills area
Milkweed giveaway The Penn Hills Monarch and Milkweed Project plant giveaway will take place from 2-4 p.m. June 10 at the Penn Hills Community Garden, 1162 Jefferson Road. In an effort to help reverse the decline of the monarch butterfly population in North America, seedings of butterfly weed and swamp...
East suburban real estate transactions week of May 28, 2023
Churchill Jessica Binder sold property at 3826 W. Rural Ct to Dennis Buffone for $235,000. Edgewood Maryanne Silverstein sold property at 224 Elm St. to Colin Deppen and Katie Weidenboerner for $355,000. Aaron Smith sold property at 414 W Hutchinson Ave. to Allyson and Cat rico Morris for $275,000. Forest...
A decade later, Trib still seeking answers in the death of employee who had gone missing
Dan Niehaus was a quiet man who preferred to keep a low profile. People who knew him hope new information emerges that could help break the silence surrounding circumstances of his disappearance a decade ago. Robert Miklos said he and Niehaus worked side-by-side for several years tying up bundles of...


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