Meet-and-greet with Aspinwall mayor canceled
The meet-and-greet event with Aspinwall Mayor Joe Noro scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. July 17 has been canceled, according to a Savvy Citizen alert on July 12.
These events typically take place on the third Wednesday of every month at the borough building, 217 Commercial Ave. The next meet-and-greet is scheduled for Aug. 21.
It provides residents with an opportunity to discuss any issues and ideas they might have for the borough.
Sharpsburg seeks volunteers for bicentennial events
Sharpsburg will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2026.
Residents interested in planning or volunteering to help with any events are invited to sign up for the borough’s Bicentennial Committee.
To access the signup form, visit sharpsburgborough.com and scanning the QR code under the header “Want to help plan the bicentennial events?”
The borough anticipates having multiple events throughout the anniversary year and will need lots of help.
Patty Griffin, Paula Cole up next in free summer concerts
The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series is in full swing at the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road.
The concerts are free and take place rain or shine. All performances start at 7:30 p.m., with local food trucks set up on-site at 6 p.m.
Up next on July 14 is Americana/folk singer Patty Griffin, who won Grammys for Best Traditional Gospel Album in 2011 and Best Folk Album in 2020, followed on July 21 by Paula Cole, whose “I Don’t Want to Wait” served as the theme song for teen drama “Dawson’s Creek.” Other highlights at Hartwood Acres include Anees, Matthew Whitaker and MAGIC!
Here is the remaining lineup at Hartwood Acres:
July 14: Patty Griffin
July 21: Paula Cole
July 28: James Hunter
Aug. 4: Anees
Aug. 11: Matthew Whitaker
Aug. 18: MAGIC!
Aug. 25: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Sept. 1: 24th annual Allegheny County Music Festival
The music festival, starting at 7:30 p.m., will feature two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris singing the songs of David Bowie backed by a Pittsburgh All-Star band with special guests Scott Blasey and Rob James of The Clarks.
For the festival, a $20-per-vehicle requested donation supports requests made through the Department of Human Services and the Juvenile Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Since 2000, the music festival has raised nearly $550,000 for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund.
Residents encouraged to review draft of long-range plan
A full draft of the “Joint Long-Range Plan for O’Hara Township and Fox Chapel Borough: Plan for Our Future” is ready for public review and comment.
Residents are encouraged to review the plan and share their thoughts. To download and view a pdf of the document, as well as share comments, visit planforourfuture.com and click the respective links.
The Planning Commission for each community will consider all comments received by Aug. 12. Information about an upcoming public event to discuss the plan and share comments, as well as a public hearing advertised by the council for each community, will be posted once scheduled at planforourfuture.com.
Plan for Our Future aims to establish a policy framework for both communities during the next decade based on citizen priorities.
The plan is the result of a tremendous volume of input from many sources, including a community questionnaire that drew 1,345 responses, a wide range of interviews, several dedicated public events, public conversations and a series of pop-up booth appearances.
The plan’s Joint Steering Committee worked with staff and the consulting team to translate all input to well-targeted, practical action steps that will advance each of the key issues that proved most important to the community.
Blood donors sought
Nonprofit Vitalant is urging all eligible volunteer blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by giving blood in July at various locations throughout the Pittsburgh region, including these locations in O’Hara:
• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23: Recreation hall of VA Hospital H.J. Heinz Campus, 1010 Delafield Road
• 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23: Jennmar’s conference room, 258 Kappa Drive
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Donors who give July 8-27 will be automatically entered into Vitalant’s Summer Car Giveaway for a vehicle valued up to $30,000.
To make an appointment, visit vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app, or call 877-25-VITAL.
Liquor store to move
The Fine Wine and Good Spirits Premium Collection in The Waterworks near Aspinwall is moving a few doors down.
A sign posted on a store window informs customers that the current location at 974 Freeport Road will close July 14. A new location will open the next day in a storefront at 991 Freeport Road.
A store associate confirmed that hours will remain 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
‘Wonka’ to be shown at ball field, with bike ride beforehand
The Aspinwall Police Department is hosting a movie night at 8:30 p.m. July 19 at the ball field.
The movie will be “Wonka,” a musical comedy starring Timothée Chalamet and rated PG.
Admission, popcorn and pizza will be free.
Officers also will have a bicycle ride through town starting at 8 p.m. from the recreation site.
Traffic details stepped up in Aspinwall
Motorists are reminded to slow down while driving through Aspinwall.
Police Chief Dave Nemec said his department has increased traffic details along key streets including Ninth Street, Center Avenue and Second Street.
Traffic calming lines also were painted along several borough roads.
Tickets will be issued for aggressive driving.
Tree organization seeks volunteers
The Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission is in need of volunteers.
The environmental group meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the borough building, 217 Commercial Ave.
Those interested in joining should contact the borough office at 412-781-0213 or email Councilwoman Mary Hancock at mhancock.aspinwall@gmail.com.
Fox Chapel residents urged to complete refuse/recycling survey
Fox Chapel officials are seeking residents’ input on the renewal of the borough’s refuse and recycling contract.
A letter containing a survey is being mailed to all residents.
Once received, residents are encouraged to review the accompanying sheet titled “Background — Refuse and Recycling Contract Renewal and Purposes of This Survey.” It provides information about the issue and the alternatives for the borough.
Residents are then asked to complete the enclosed survey by July 10 and return it to the borough, 401 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. The survey also can be completed online at https://shorturl.at/hikl3.
Free monthly musical performances open to community
The Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road, is hosting free Thursdays on the Patio.
Each month will feature a different musician in partnership with Band Together Pittsburgh. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 25, the featured performers will be Patrick Lah and Joe Hnath.
Attendees are invited to bring wine or other beverages and spend a warm evening listening to live music on the center’s patio. Bring your own chair. In case of inclement weather or extreme heat, the event will move indoors.
Snacks will be available for purchase at the center’s Aspinwall Everyday Gourmet.
The event is free, but registration is required.
To register, visit lauriannwestcc.org.
Blawnox food pantry availability extended
Blawnox officials have added extra days and hours to the borough’s food pantry to serve more residents this summer.
The pantry at the borough building is usually open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Friday of the month.
It also will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 23.
Borough Manager Kathy Ulanowicz said the goal is to reach people who are working and cannot stop by in the morning.
The pantry serves at least 20 people each month. No proof of income or residency is required.
Donations can be dropped off at 376 Freeport Road during regular business hours. Paper products, laundry detergent and dish soap are in high demand.
For details, call 412-828-4141.
Glass recycling set at Hartwood Acres
Glass recycling bins will be available July 13-18 at the Hartwood Acres amphitheater’s overflow lot, 4100 Middle Road.
The traveling program is offered through the Allegheny County Department of Sustainability and Pennsylvania Resources Council.
People can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors from 7 a.m. to sunset.
No color sorting is required. Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on.
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Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesday evenings
The local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a support group to help those struggling with weight loss, meets Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., in Oakmont. Meetings begin with a private weigh-in between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.
Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting and decide if TOPS is right for them. For details, call 412-828-3854 or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Library’s pantry in need of supplies
Sharpsburg Community Library’s Little Free Pantry at 1212 Main St. needs some supplies.
A wish list was posted online at coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org/sharpsburg.
Items requested include small bags of cookies and snacks, pudding cups, applesauce and fruit cups, instant oatmeal, Campbell’s chunky soups, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
The pantry is stocked three times weekly and is completely supported through donations.
For details, call the library at 412-781-0783.
Nominations open for sports hall of fame
Nominations for the Sharpsburg Sports Hall of Fame are being accepted.
Nominations can be for any player, team or team builder such as a coach, equipment manager, broadcaster or someone who made a significant impact on a team. It is open to all sports.
Nominees must have lived in the borough at some point in time.
The Sharpsburg Historical Commission is expecting to induct three individuals and one team to the hall of fame. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31, and the induction ceremony will take place in the fall.
For details and nomination forms, visit the borough website at sharpsburgborough.com.