South Hills Record category, Page 78
Jefferson Hills zoning board revokes UPMC permit
The Jefferson Hills zoning hearing board has revoked the borough’s issuance of a zoning permit to UPMC, siding with a group of residents who have fought hard to keep the healthcare giant from building a 63-bed hospital near the intersection of Elliot Road and Route 51. However, UPMC plans to...
Brentwood is ‘Taking it to the Streets’ for last time in 2019
Brentwood Borough is once again “Taking it to the Streets” on Sept. 28 for a night of fall fun. The “Autumn Splendor” event will close down a portion of Brownsville Road near Brentwood Towne Square from 6 to 10 p.m. for an evening of craft beer, ax-throwing, food trucks, games...
Baldwin Borough Public Library waiving fees
Everyone has been there: It’s a long day and you’re supposed to do something, but life gets away from you. Maybe you forgot to return that library book and now you’re worried you’ve incurred a fine. At 11 libraries in Allegheny County, including the Baldwin Borough Public Library, you don’t...
‘The Demon of Brownsville Road’ to be turned into a bed and breakfast, movie
The haunting tale of a Brentwood home and a family’s fight to rid it of evil could be headed to the big screen. And soon visitors will have the chance to spend a night inside the home at the center of the popular book, “The Demon of Brownsville Road.” Bob...
A new rue21 celebrates its grand opening at The Mall at Robinson
Warrendale-based rue21 will introduce its “Style Seeker” clothes store Thursday at The Mall at Robinson. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9 a.m. with deals, giveaways, live DJ party music, free food, and special surprises. On Saturday, the first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with rue21 goodies...
West Jefferson Hills SD solicitor selected as one of 2020 Best Lawyers of America
Robert McTiernan joins 21 other attorneys at Tucker Arensberg selected for inclusion in the 2020 Best Lawyers in America. In addition, he was selected as a “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Municipal Law. McTiernan focuses his practice in labor and employment law and his clients range from...
Brentwood alum promoted within Pittsburgh Penguins organization
Jessica Martin, a graduate of Brentwood High School, was promoted full time to an inside sales representative by the Pittsburgh Penguins. “My journey towards attaining a full-time position with the Pittsburgh Penguins started during my freshman year at Point Park University. In 2013, I began volunteering for the Pittsburgh Penguins...
Whitehall working to upgrade park system
Whitehall leaders are working to improve the borough’s neighborhood parks system, with upgraded and new amenities. A master parks plan is nearing the end stages — waiting for final approval from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — that will provide a blueprint for projects at the borough’s...
Whitehall library, Literacy Pittsburgh team up to make cultural doll collection
Nan Nway carefully dresses a doll in a long, light blue kurta adorned with pink flamingos that give it even more flair. “Perfect,” she says, with a coy smile. “Pretty.” For the last several months, refugee and immigrant women who come from across the globe and now are a part...
UPMC plans ambulatory care center at Century III Mall
As UPMC’s proposed South Hills hospital hits regulatory hurdles, the Pittsburgh-based health giant is moving on plans for new ambulatory and urgent care centers in the area. Officials expect to be ready to open the outpatient care center at the former Toys R Us store in the parking lot of...
Serve2Cure benefits Cancer Caring Center
The South Hills residents will come together on Sept. 14 for tennis matches and a community health fair to take a stand against cancer. Serve2Cure, in its ninth year, aims to provide something for everyone, from experienced tennis players to families looking to learn more about health and wellness. The...
Baldwin Borough hires new municipal services manager
Randy Lubin strived to be the face of Scott Township as the longtime director of public services. He was there to answer residents’ questions and be a friendly face when they needed an answer. As the new municipal services manager in Baldwin Borough, he hopes to continue that legacy. “I...
Photos: Baldwin-Whitehall’s first day of school
Baldwin-Whitehall School District welcomed students back to school for the district’s 80th year on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. In addition to welcoming returning students back, the district also rolled out the red carpet for 12 new faculty and staff members and 170 new students....
Brentwood manager Zboyovsky earns accreditation
In his role as a municipal manager, George Zboyovsky always tries to help people. There have been days when that meant going beyond the job’s usual responsibilities. He tells stories of his time in local government — whether as a manager in Brentwood or serving on Monessen City Council —...
Baldwin community invited to library volunteer day
The Baldwin Borough Public Library is inviting people to leave their mark outside the community hub. Through a partnership with The Mission Continues, roughly 100 volunteers will gather on Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to transform the library’s outdoor space into a gathering place for the community....
Brentwood hopes pool renovations will be finished in time for 2020 opening
Brentwood leaders are keeping their fingers crossed for a mild winter in hopes that the borough pool can open for the 2020 season. Phase II of a nearly $3.3 million pool renovation project that includes a zero-depth entry, large slide, tropical-themed spray features, lighting, a new bathhouse with restrooms and changing...
West Jefferson Hills School District appoints 2 new principals
Two newly appointed principals in the West Jefferson Hills School District have one thing in common, leaders say: They love kids. School board members on Aug. 27 officially hired longtime Pleasant Hills Middle School educator Adam Zunic as the principal of Gill Hall Elementary, at a salary of $100,000. Zunic,...
Video: Take a look inside the new Thomas Jefferson High School
West Jefferson Hills School District officials welcomed students, parents and community members for the first public viewing of the new 300,000 square-foot Thomas Jefferson High School during an open house on Aug. 18. The school features a natatorium with an eight-lane competitive pool, a 1,400-seat gymnasium, an auxiliary gym with...
Two regional green spaces under contract for Allegheny Land Trust
The Mollenauer Mine and Churchill Valley Country Club once played important roles in their communities. Nature has since reclaimed both sites. Sewickley-based Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is raising money to preserve them and facilitate the development of their recreational assets. Through the Bethel Greenway Project, the nonprofit seeks to conserve...
All TJ seniors to have a chance to speak at graduation
West Jefferson Hills School District leaders want to give all TJ seniors the chance to have their voice heard at graduation. Board members on Aug. 13 approved the high school handbook for the 2019-20 school year that included a change to how students will be selected to speak at graduation....
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars gear on sale at pop-up store
Pencils. Lanyards. T-Shirts. Shorts. Pants. Hats. Onesies. Polos. Thermal jackets. Corn hole boards. Almost anything you could ever want to rep the TJ Jaguars and showcase your black and gold pride can now be found at the Jag Den pop-up store, located in Bill Green’s Shopping Center on Old Clairton...
Baldwin seniors leave mark on school parking lot
Visit the student parking lot at Baldwin High School and you will learn a lot about members of the senior class. It’s clear one student loves Dunkin’. Another loves sunflowers. Then, there’s the student who definitely has a sense of humor. For the first time this year, seniors had the...
Whitehall teen takes crocheting to a new level
Riley Konesky spent her summer days at the front desk of the Whitehall Borough pool. When she wasn’t checking IDs to let people in, she was busy turning balls of yarn into little critters to make kids happy. “The patrons love it. They’re always like, ‘Oh, what do you have...
West Jefferson Hills halts process to discharge employee
The West Jefferson Hills School Board has rescinded a process it began in June to discharge a professional employee. In a resolution approved by board members in an 8-0 vote on Aug. 13, district leaders indicated the employee has resigned and a confidential settlement was entered into, “effectively resolving all...
SHIM’s back-to-school celebrations provide families with school supplies
Kamik Kharel is excited to start first grade at McAnnulty Elementary in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Thanks to nonprofit South Hills Interfaith Movement’s back-to-school celebrations, held Aug. 12-16, Kamik, 5, already has a bright green backpack filled with folders, pencils, markers and all the supplies he needs for school. “Why...
