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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
North Park drive-in holiday laser show back for 3rd year with tickets on sale Nov. 17
Allegheny County’s holiday drive-in laser show is back for a third year, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the first 45-minute light show being held on Dec. 9. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 17, at noon. The synchronized light show allows families to enjoy the lights...
Pine-Richland high schoolers to perform ‘Clue: On Stage’
Think it was Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? You’ll have to head to Pine-Richland High School this weekend to test out your theory. On Nov. 18 and 19, high schoolers will perform “Clue: On Stage,” a comedic play based on the popular board game. In the show,...
Northern Tier Regional Library events for the week of Nov. 16, 2022
Northern Tier Regional Library is open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At Richland Center, the library will close at 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and be closed Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving. Pine Center will be closed from Nov. 24-28 for Thanksgiving. For more information or...
North Allegheny volleyball avenges WPIAL loss, beats Pine-Richland in state semis
Two weeks ago, North Allegheny left the WPIAL girls volleyball championships disappointed, but one positive that came from the loss to Pine-Richland was a lesson about where the Tigers needed to improve. They applied that lessons Tuesday night and got some revenge, earning a 3-1 win over the Rams in...
Proposed 2023 Pine budget keeps property tax unchanged, likely to again be lowest rate in the county
Pine Township supervisors approved a preliminary budget for 2023 that keeps the property tax rate unchanged and likely will allow the municipality to continue to have the lowest tax rate among Allegheny County’s 130 municipalities. The more than $14.98 million general fund budget proposed for 2023 is 8.53% higher than...
Holiday events planned at McCandless Crossing
McCandless Crossing in McCandless will kick off the holiday season with two signature events. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration will be Monday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. The sights and sounds of the season will fill the Town Green with Santa’s arrival as well as musical and...
Pine-Richland student news for the week of Nov. 15, 2022
The following students graduated from Ohio University in summer 2022: Cayla Donahue with a bachelor of science in nursing; Stephanie Martin with a master of science in nursing; Nicholas Caretta with a bachelor of science in business administration; Ava Guarnieri with a master of science in education. Zoe Schneider was...
In brief: North Hills Genealogists to meet, holiday events and more in Pine, Richland
North Hills Genealogists On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., North Hills Genealogists will host an online, free and open to the public, the fall round-table discussion. Join for an evening of sharing questions, answers and helpful hints. Attendees may pose their own questions and comments or just sit back and...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 13, 2022
Bellevue Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 20 Margaretta Ave. to Kevin Fekete and Megan Clark for $395,000. Harry Richard Melvin sold property at 134 Riverview Ave. to Unity Properties LLC for $120,000. Andrew Kolenda sold property at 148 S. Bryant Ave. to Carrick Pittsburgh Properties LLC for $123,000. Eric...
Ryan Palmieri, Pine-Richland top Woodland Hills to get back to WPIAL championship game
For a team used to playing for WPIAL football championships, Pine-Richland came away from Friday night’s Class 5A semifinal battle with Woodland Hills like it had never before been to the finals. The second-seeded Rams broke their postseason huddle with a burst of enthusiasm — and relief — knowing they’d...
Pine-Richland high schoolers selected for state-wide litter prevention program
Every year, PennDOT spends nearly $14 million to clean up litter on Pennsylvania’s roads. Pennsylvania high schoolers could help change that. In collaboration with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, PennDOT has introduced a statewide “Young Ambassadors” program. These ambassadors are tasked with promoting state cleanliness and beauty. Four Allegheny County students were...
Pine’s plan for multi-use artificial turf fields aims to cut play-time lost to soggy grass
Work is underway in Pine on a multi-million project to tear out the soccer fields at the community park and replace them with a pair of multi-use fields that will be covered with artificial turf. Township officials said the project is part of the township’s ongoing effort to improve the...
In brief: Family Christmas event, Atlas Art Studio Open House and more in Pine, Richland
Open House Atlas Art Studio in Wexford will hold an open house and gift shop from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20. Free crafts, hot cider, hot chocolate, a community art project and tons of Christmas gifts will be available. No registration is required and the event is for...
Pine-Richland notebook: Meghan Klingenberg wins another NWSL title with Portland
Pine-Richland grad Meghan Klingenberg added another accomplishment to her resume recently by becoming a two-time National Women’s Soccer League Champion. Klingenberg started at left back for the Portland Thorns, who defeated Kansas City, 2-0, in the NWSL championship, Oct. 29. The match was broadcast live on CBS and set a...
North Hills real estate transactions, week of Nov. 6, 2022
Bellevue Lori Schmidt sold property at Alley D to Monarch Properties Fresno LLC for $5,000. Jacyln Hobbs sold property at 18 Grant Ave. to Thomas Colin Greene and Amanda Terasa Camplesi for $425,000. Doris Halsey sold property at 193 Lincoln Ave. to Cambara Properties L.P. for $155,000. Kocero Realty LLC...
Pine-Richland dethrones North Allegheny in Class 4A volleyball
Wake up, Pine-Richland. It’s as real as it gets. You’re a WPIAL champion. “You know, I’ve been having this dream for about four months, where I can vividly see us winning the WPIAL finals and listening to ‘We Are The Champions,’” Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman said. It’s not...
Pine-Richland shocks defending champion Seneca Valley in Class 4A boys WPIAL final
In preparation for the WPIAL Class 4A boys soccer final, Pine-Richland coach Jordan Weigand kept telling his players, “Somebody has to beat them,” referring to two-time defending champion Seneca Valley. In the process, he was instilling belief in his group that they could be the ones to do it. And...
2022 WPIAL girls volleyball championship preview: Top seeds ready to chase titles
The WPIAL girls volleyball committee did an impressive job seeding the tournament this fall as nearly all four championship matchups will feature the top two seeds. Only No. 10-seeded South Fayette in Class 3A has upset its way to the finals. Here is a look at the four WPIAL girls...
Northern Tier Regional Library gearing up for holiday season with festive events
Northern Tier Regional Library is open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At Richland Center, the library will close at 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and be closed Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving. Pine Center will be closed from Nov. 24-28 for Thanksgiving. For more information or...
Pine’s Holiday Dazzle 2022 features family focused activities
Two years in a row might not yet make it a tradition, but having a sloth at the annual Holiday Dazzle in Pine could be heading in that direction. “We like to have this event before Thanksgiving to get people in the mood for the holidays,” said Gina Kampi, program...
Homicide charges filed against UPMC doctor accused of causing wreck that killed fellow physician
Police accused an emergency room doctor of being drunk while driving nearly 130 mph in July when he lost control of his Tesla and crashed, killing the physician who was his passenger. Joseph Henry Yanta, 38, of the 2000 block of Reis Run Road in Franklin Park was charged by...
‘Everyday Heroes’ featured in Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra children’s program
By vocation, Dr. Joel Greenberger has been fighting cancer for nearly half a century. By avocation, he’s one heck of a horn player. Along with treating patients while serving as chairman of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Radiation Oncology, Greenberger managed to add making music to the mix, playing...
Pine, Richland student news for the week of Nov. 1, 2022
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania student-led IUP-TV Sports production of the 2021 IUP Football Coal Bowl won the award for Live Sporting Event for College/University Student Productions. Daniel Erb of Wexford was on the winning team. The son of Dennis and Denise Erb, and a 2021 graduate of Pine Richland...
Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel presents fall play, ‘Puffs’
Shady Side Academy Senior School will present five performances of its fall play, “Puffs (One Act Edition for Young Wizards)” on Nov. 10-13, 2022. Show times are Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday,...
In brief: Atlas Art open house, cookie walk and more in Pine, Richland
Open House Atlas Art Studio in Wexford will hold an open house and gift shop from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20. Free crafts, hot cider, hot chocolate, a community art project and tons of Christmas gifts will be available. No registration is required and the event is for...


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