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.

In celebration of Veterans Day, students at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton performed a color ceremony, giving special recognition to all Aquinas Academy alumni and all veterans who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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The Hampton girls cross country team this season had a ritual of eating at Olive Garden after each big race.

Whenever Hampton football coach Steve Sciullo saw Ryan Scully in the high school hallways last year, the former NFL lineman tried to convince the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder to play football.

State Rep. Arvind Venkat returns to office as representative in Pennsylvania’s 30th District, defeating Republican challenger Nathan Wolfe, 21,795 to 17,687, according to the Allegheny County Department of Elections.

Organizers of the 13th annual Hampton Band Holiday Extravaganza are hoping to keep up the momentum.

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While serving with the U.S. Army in the Middle East, Sgt. Maj. Colin Boley received orders to lead a raid on an enemy position.

Two Hampton Middle School faculty members, plus the father of a teacher at the high school, have been honored for their military service.