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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 4, 2022
Bellevue Estate of Edward Dennis Gray sold property at 89 N Euclid Ave. to Christopher Paul Eddie and Justin Paul Greenawalt for $80,000. Peoples Properties LLC sold property at 566 Highland Pl to Daniel and James Zack for $193,000. John Robinson sold property at 323 Lincoln Ave. to MCR Holdings...
New coach excited to see how Pine-Richland girls progress
The first goal Gabby Baldasare wanted to achieve after taking the Pine-Richland girls basketball job in May was to establish what she wants the culture to be in the program. She’s been pleased with the response and is looking forward to seeing how the team continues to progress now that...
From Christmas to country, Pittsburgh-area natives have new music coming out 
From original Christmas tunes just in time for the holidays to a self-empowerment anthem, native Pittsburghers have released new music in a variety of genres. Kels, ‘By This Christmas Tree’ EP Pine-Richland High School graduate Kelsey Hillock, who performs under the stage name Kels, released her first batch of original...
Report: Former Pine-Richland quarterback Phil Jurkovec plans to transfer from Boston College
Former Pine-Richland quarterback Phil Jurkovec wants to try a third school before his collegiate eligibility expires. Jurkovec plans to put his name in the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from ESPN. He will be a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility in 2023. With a good season,...
2nd Pine-Richland town hall narrows down input for district strategy
Pine-Richland parents, students and community members gathered at the district’s second town hall on Nov. 29 to narrow down feedback on the district’s 2023-2027 strategic plan. About 70 people attended the town hall in person or virtually during the afternoon session at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School. A second session...
Pine-Richland draws PIAA semifinal opponent that rarely passes
The football itself is usually an essential piece of practice equipment, but when Pine-Richland’s scout-team offense took the field this week, coach Jon LeDonne had the group run plays without one. Coaches come up with creative ways to practice when they run into a team like District 3 champion Cocalico,...
Richland approves revisions to Right to Know policy
Richland Township’s Right to Know policy for public records was up for review during the Nov. 16 board of supervisors meeting. At the meeting, township solicitor Emily Mueller clarified that only real change to the policy is the special projects manager — currently Natalie Thiess — is now the open...
Pine officials approve Clover Chase development
After months of dialogue between Pine officials, developers and community members, the township is moving ahead with plans for the Clover Chase development. The proposed development has one cul-de-sac for the plan, which will be accessible via Curtis Drive. The development will have 23 single-unit homes, two stormwater management detention...
In brief: Holiday events, free preschool and more in Pine, Richland
Brunch with Santa Santa will be landing his sleigh at the Richland Township VFD on Dec. 4. There will be a breakfast buffet, photo with Santa, crafts, and more. The buffet will include french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, danish, and beverages. Cost is $20 per person with...
Pine-Richland notebook: XFL comes calling for Ben DiNucci
Former Pine-Richland quarterback Ben DiNucci is getting another shot at pro football. DiNucci was drafted by the Seattle Dragons during the quarterback portion of the 2023 XFL Draft on Nov. 15. The XFL is scheduled to return to play in February after the league was put on pause for two...
Pine-Richland rallies from 2 scores down to beat Cathedral Prep in PIAA quarterfinals
One week removed from the WPIAL Class 5A championship, the Pine-Richland Rams ran their winning streak to 10 with a 21-14 victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA quarterfinals Friday night. The Rams (11-3) were down 14-0, but battled back, scoring 21 unanswered points. Quarterback Ryan Palmieri led the charge,...
AHN Wexford Hospital gets $1 million grant
When Allegheny Health Network opened a 160-bed hospital in Pine in September 2021 to meet the growing demand for medical services in the North Hills, officials knew it would be a busy place. But the volume of patients and visitors to the sprawling campus along Perry Highway has been greater...
Fox Chapel Area students help stock trout
The Fox Chapel Area High School Fishing Club recently partnered with the Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to stock trout in the Pine Creek Watershed. Students placed trout in the delayed harvest stretch of the creek located between Bryant Road and Mt. Royal Boulevard...
North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Westinghouse set for PIAA quarterfinal matchups
North Allegheny and Pine-Richland celebrated WPIAL championships Saturday and will now continue their seasons in the PIAA playoffs. City League champion Westinghouse also remains in contention for a PIAA title and will face its toughest test this Saturday. Here’s a look at the local teams playing in the PIAA quarterfinals...
Northern Regional Police Department recognized by AAA
One of the nicest things about living in northern Allegheny County is the ability to easily travel between serene neighborhoods scattered along winding, tree-lined roads to vibrant shopping districts that connect to major interstate roadways. But getting to and from just about anywhere in Pine, Richland, Marshall and Bradford Woods...
Pine-Richland junior awarded after saving man in riptide
What started off as a fun day at the beach ended with a Pine-Richland high school student being dubbed a hero. On June 23, junior Blake Thompson rushed to the rescue when he noticed a man caught in a riptide at Bethany Beach, Del. Thompson, a cadet senior airman in...
North Park rink is open for the season
The ice rink at North Park is open for the season through mid-March, weather and conditions permitting, according to the Allegheny County Parks Department. Public skate times are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Specific session times and holiday session times are listed on Admission is $5...
In brief: Holiday events, leaf collection and more in Pine, Richland
Brunch with Santa Santa will be landing his sleigh at the Richland Township VFD on Dec. 4. There will be a breakfast buffet, photo with Santa, crafts, and more. The buffet will include french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, danish, and beverages. Cost is $20 per person with...
Pine-Richland’s Natalie McLean follows PIAA title with Georgetown commitment
A few weeks ago Natalie McLean realized a dream that was four years in the making and made Pine-Richland history. McLean became the first Rams runner to win a PIAA cross country championship Nov. 5 in Hershey. “Ever since I went to states my freshman year, I told myself that...
North Hills real estate transactions, week of Nov. 20, 2022
Bradford Woods Mark Fuller sold property at 555 Delmar Road to Robert and Jennifer Gelbach for $1,280,000. Langston Lacroix sold property at 412 Sky Oak Road to Justin and Sara Lacroix for $350,000. Etna Ochse Building LLC sold property at 341 Butler St. to Etna Community Organization Corp. for $335,000....
Pine-Richland rolls past Upper St. Clair to win 8th WPIAL football championship
Pine-Richland was sitting at 1-3 at mid-season, and the thought of a postseason berth seemed distant. But the Rams have reeled off nine straight victories, including a convincing, 34-3 win over Upper St. Clair on Saturday afternoon to capture the school’s eighth WPIAL football title at Norwin Stadium. Part of...
2022 WPIAL 5A football championship breakdown: Pine-Richland vs. Upper St. Clair 
WPIAL Class 5A football championship No. 2 Pine-Richland vs. No. 5 Upper St. Clair Noon Saturday, Norwin Video stream: tribhssn.triblive.com Radio: KDKA (1020 AM, 100.1 FM) Winner plays: Erie’s Cathedral Prep in PIAA quarterfinals Nov. 25 of 26 WPIAL titles: Pine-Richland 5 (2003, ‘14, ‘17, ‘18, ‘20), Upper St. Clair...
How to watch Saturday’s 2022 WPIAL Class 6A, 5A football championships on Trib HSSN
Unable to make it to Norwin Knights Stadium on Saturday? The TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Here’s how to watch Saturday’s games, sponsored by U.S. Air Force and First National Bank:...
Pine-Richland student news for the week of Nov. 18, 2022
Pine-Richland High School seniors Sarah Pifer, Joseph DeRenzo and Breanna Franchak were recognized by the Rich-Mar Rotary Club as Students of the Month for their outstanding community service and dedication to improving their school and communities. Tisha Joshi, a seventh-grader at Pine-Richland Middle School, has earned the highest score in...
Tradition-rich programs clash when Pine-Richland, Upper St. Clair play for WPIAL Class 5A crown
Pine-Richland and Upper St. Clair have each been to plenty of WPIAL championship games. But both have arrived to this year’s finals with a rare similarity. The Rams and the Panthers have advanced with quarterback changes. Pine-Richland has gone with Ryan Palmieri since midseason and Upper St. Clair has been...


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