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With temperatures in the mid 70s, sunny skies, and a light breeze, runners from close to 40 teams from the Alle-Kiski Valley, Westmoreland County, throughout the WPIAL and City League, and from District 10 and District 6 descended on Northmoreland Park on Friday to test their mettle at the Gingerbread Man Running Company Kiski Area Invitational.

Fox Chapel police are urging residents to be vigilant after a home was burglarized this week. A house on South Drive was burglarized around 8 p.m. Wednesday, police Chief Michael Stevens said Friday. According to a notice to residents, two burglars forced their way into an unoccupied home. Stevens deferred

The gravity of maintaining a pristine home environment extends beyond mere aesthetics; it significantly impacts the property's value and the homeowner's pride. Engaging professional cleaning and ma...

Join Shaler North Hills Library on Thursday, September 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for this documentary viewing and panel discussion! PLAYING FOR KEEPS examines the importance of play and downtime for all of us – children, adults, seniors, and animals. It is a tapestry of interwoven characters that takes a look at the health benefits of the play state as well as its recent decline in our lives. A documentary film by KPJR Films. Please register on our Event Calendar at www.shalerlibrary.org. Panelists include musician/educator Destin LeCornu; writer/gymnastics coach Lainy Carslaw; and theatre director/educator Wayne Brinda. Pick up a brochure at the Library for details on the panel. This viewing was generously made possible by Beth Docherty. Beth has a consulting business, The TRUST Project, in which she focuses on trauma-informed trainings and seminars for medical professionals and students and trauma-informed community building. Beth serves on HEAL PA, a group formed by the Governor in 2018 to help create a trauma-informed and healing centered state. Shaler North Hills Library is located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw 15116. More more information, contact Beth Lawry at 412-486-0211.

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Investing in real estate can be a lucrative way to build wealth and secure financial stability. Whether you're looking to generate passive income through rental properties or make a quick profit by...

Blawnox Council has a new junior member. It's a very familiar face for Councilwoman Christine Carnevali. Her son, Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, 16, was sworn in to his new seat by Mayor Anthony Gross on Wednesday, Sept.11. The Shady Side Academy junior said he is interested in learning how his local government

A pair of O'Hara police officers were honored for their heroism and professionalism during a shooting incident in Blawnox. Township police Superintendent Jay Davis and Blawnox police Chief Patrick Goodman presented medals of bravery to Craig Cress and Maria Sciacca on Sept. 10. They, along with Blawnox Patrolman Aaron Zolla

Creating an accessible bathroom is a crucial aspect of home modification, especially for individuals with disabilities or the elderly. One of the key elements in achieving ADA (Americans with Disab...

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 3 of the 2024 season:

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The Sensei Says® Life Skills Curriculum is a distinctive approach to martial arts training that integrates essential life skills with traditional martial arts techniques. Developed by local martial...

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