Todd Perschke has built a successful handyman business serving the Fox Chapel area after a long career in the automotive industry.

Shady Side Academy Senior School senior John Ludden has one less thing to occupy his time during the school day.

A group of Fox Chapel Area students for the fourth consecutive year took the plunge to help raise money for Special Olympics.

Retired dentist Tom Capriotti discovered pain relief through somatic movements more than 20 years ago.

Plans for a bike skills course in O’Hara are cruising along.

Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania Troop 10328 recently met with Sharpsburg Mayor Kayla Portis and got a look at how local government works.

A spotlight is shining on dozens of young artists at The Block Northway in Ross.

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Sonnie Blanco likes to watch Jack Viti employ his unorthodox wrestling style. What the Washington & Jefferson coach would like to see Viti do more of is lead the dance.

The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team didn’t quite finish its Cinderella run through the WPIAL Class 3A boys playoffs. But the Bulldogs springing two upsets and reaching the semifinals means Shady Side Academy will be returning to the PIAA playoffs.