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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Neighbor Spotlight: Aspinwall sommelier, former actor, humbled by support amid cancer battle
Longtime sommelier Jerome “Jerry” Metallo of Aspinwall is pouring all of his efforts into the fight of his life. Metallo, 54, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer this summer. The unexpected news sent shock waves through his mind, body and life that he shares with Cara, his wife of...
Holiday cheer abounds at Shaler ‘Lite’ Up Night
Kids love to tell Santa Claus all about their wish lists. Bill Cross delivered news that effectively granted plenty of property owners’ wishes. In welcoming guests to the annual Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler, the longtime Ward 7 commissioner mentioned tax increases on the way for...
Reserve considers 1-mill real estate tax increase
A potential 1-mill real estate tax increase in Reserve corresponds with the township’s negotiation this year of a new collective bargaining agreement. “The reason for that is they have to be competitive with other departments,” township manager Jan Kowalski explained. “If they are not earning a similar salary to other...
Beattie students cook Thanksgiving meals for North Hills Community Outreach
Some local students are giving a helping hand to weary cooks this year by selling Thanksgiving meals to go, as well as cooking extra for those who may not be able to afford the expense. First- through third-year culinary and pastry arts students at A.W. Beattie Center Career Center in...
Driver strikes Shaler police vehicle responding to car crash
A driver was hospitalized Monday after striking a Shaler police vehicle en route to a car crash. Shaler police were dispatched about 7 a.m. to Kittanning Street after a car flipped onto its side near the intersection with Badali Drive, Chief Sean Frank said. Firefighters and paramedics extricated the driver,...
In brief: Shaler area happenings, week of Nov. 18, 2024
Lite-Up Night in Shaler Shaler will kick off the holiday season with Lite-Up Night, scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Middle School, Mt. Royal Boulevard. A parade with Santa and Holiday Characters will be followed by the tree lighting at 4:45....
Led by next generation of Letters family, Shaler girls wrestling team eager to hit mat
Shaler girls wrestling coach Robert Taylor remembers when he found out there would be a program for the first time this season. The Titans coach was in a classroom when Lilly Conner burst in. “I remember it vividly,” Taylor said. “Lilly Conner came in and said, ‘Coach, are we going...
New coach takes over promising Shaler swimming program
Stephen Adametz feels fortunate to be taking over the Shaler swim program at a time when it is full of promise. The girls team had its best result at the WPIAL Class 3A championships in a decade last season. Shaler finished in 17th place, and many of the top swimmers...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 17, 2024
Bellevue Syed Rasheedullah Hussaini sold property at 340 Lincoln Ave. to Joshua David and Jocelyn Perkins for $239,875. Anders Anderson sold property at 75 Meade Ave. to Kenneth Marshall and Carin Mincemoyer for $125,000. Etna 100 WOA LLC sold property at 43—45 Sycamore St. to Nest Egg Ventures LLC for...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 15-17
Does music rule your free time? Do you love a good beer on a cool night? How about checking out some new flicks? Pittsburgh is bursting with opportunities for every hobby this weekend. Check out a few here. Beers of the ‘Burgh Winter Warmer Get into a fancy holiday mood...
Residents able to escape house fire in Shaler
Firefighers responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Wise Lane in Shaler on Sunday night. Emergency dispatch indicated at least two people in the home were able to escape. The call came in about 7:20 p.m. Firefighters from more than 12 companies in the North Hills responded....
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 10, 2024
Bellevue Susan Schafer sold property at 22 N Euclid Ave. to Daniel Allen Smith and Nicole Kiara Garrido for $270,000. Judith White sold property at 119 N Jackson Ave. to 119 JKSN LLC for $110,000. Svetlana Osiyan sold property at 50 S Bryant Ave. to Andrew and Emma Myers for...
Etna Center for Community project receives $2 million in grants
First came the announcement of a $500,00 grant. A couple of weeks later, another award was for triple that amount. All of which means that money available toward fulfilling the vision of the Etna Center for Community stands at just under $6 million. “That allows us to do the project...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024
Bellevue Gregory Notaro sold property at 100 Brighton Road to Shadeland Beer Enterprise Inc. for $205,000. Northgate School District sold property at Union Ave. to Howard and Mary Lynn Kingston for $4,100. Etna Estate of Stephen Oresic sold property at 37 Greeley Ave. to Ashley Ruben for $150,000. Integrated Property...
Motivated by down year, Shaler girls volleyball gets back on track
Anna (Bozzo) Carter was disappointed following the end of last season. Only winning four matches and finishing in third place in the section wasn’t what Carter believed the Titans program is capable of. Entering the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs this season, Carter can say that everyone in the program took...
Paul Stadelman, cornerstone of Shaler volleyball, honored as PIAA coach of year
Bright orange Syracuse T-shirts stand out among the blue and gold-clad supporters and wooden bleachers in the usually dingy Fitzgerald Field House. Annie (Bozzo) Carter appreciated that Shaler volleyball coach Paul Stadelman still supported her when she came to town with her college team. “My first week there, I felt...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024
Bellevue James Peter Alpern sold property at 541 Forest Ave. to Thomas and Stephanie Trounce for $322,007. Etna Casey Silverman sold property at 320 Poplar St. to 320 Poplar LLC for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $469,000). Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1316...
Franklin Park residents support Millvale food pantry
A well-meaning Eagle Scout project in Millvale has turned into a lifeline for people affected by food insecurity and other basic means, no questions asked. The Millvale Free Fridge and Pantry box is a community resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year,...
Game show studio brings new experience to Millvale
Fans of game shows such as “Family Feud” and “The Price is Right” will get their chance at the buzzer with a new entertainment venue opening in Millvale. Corey Deasy, the mastermind who brought ax throwing and escape rooms to the Pittsburgh region, said the new game show studio is...
Plum girls soccer takes care of business vs. Shaler in Class 3A 1st round
The Shaler girls soccer team hoped for a longer stay in its first WPIAL playoff tournament in close to four decades. But No. 4 Plum, a seasoned postseason program participating in the playoffs for the 13th year in a row, made sure the No. 13 Lady Titans’ season came to...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024
Bellevue Arkham Real Estate LLC sold property at 31 S Euclid Ave. to Kimberly Obrien for $252,250. Megan Bauer Christ sold property at 538 Teece Ave. to Andrew and Jasmine Churchill for $353,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1323 Adrian Drive to Mohit Karir and Anupriya Gala...
Fire company in Shaler marks 115th anniversary with renovation, new pumper
Shaler’s Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company has more reason to celebrate its 115th anniversary than merely a number. This year, the company finally received a new pumper truck that was ordered back in 2021. And thanks to a home-improvement corporation’s generosity, Undercliff’s building on Mt. Royal Boulevard is undergoing its first...
Shaler celebrates season with Trunk or Treat
For those who aren’t all that sure what the first part of “trick or treat” is supposed to mean, the name of an event of increasingly growing popularity makes more sense. Shaler started a Halloween tradition in 2020, as pandemic-related precautions started to ease, with the township’s first Trunk or...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
Bellevue Jennifer Lazar sold property at 135 Washington Ave. to Larissa Elizabeth Holley for $195,000. Etna Estate of Catherine Kelly sold property at 70 Cherry St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $61,724 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $185,200). Alpha Rental Enterprises LLC sold property at 25...
Ross record store meets demand for vinyl while continuing family tradition
Reports of vinyl’s death were greatly exaggerated. The mid-1980s advent of the compact disc prompted many a misguided music collector to dispense with scratch-susceptible records and replace them with the new medium. Eventually, the convenience of streaming services basically sent CDs the way of the dodo, while the products they...


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