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A lively crowd of shoppers and families browse outdoor vendor tents at the market on a sunny day.

Steel Valley Farmers Market

This farmers market started in 2022 as a way to bring the community together for a few afternoons over the summer on Ann Street in Homestead. It offers area residents fresh and local produce, baked goods, refreshments, specialty products and more, plus live entertainment. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Sep 21 min read

Hooked on Community

Pro fisherman and Harborcreek native Dave Lefebre and his wife, Anne, are opening a coffeehouse and café that they hope will become a community hub. Lefebre’s bass fishing skills are well-known as one of the winningest fishermen on the FLW Tour. His most recent victory was a big one in May: the Heavy Hitters Championship Round of Major League Fishing, held on Orange Lake in Ocala, Florida. The fishing will continue, but back in Harborcreek, the angler has cast his line in a

Sep 22 min read

Children and adults gather around a giant KerPlunk game set up on a grassy field during the community day event.

Churchill Community Day

Churchill Borough’s annual Community Day brought residents together at the Pace School grounds on Aug. 8 for a day of family-friendly fun, games and community activities. Hosted by the Churchill Recreation Board, the event featured entertainment and activities for all ages. Local volunteers, including students, helped make the annual event another successful celebration. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Sep 11 min read

Changing Lives, One Robot at a Time

Upper St. Clair’s TeraBridges robotics team earned international recognition after redesigning a mobility device that gives young children with disabilities greater independence. TeraBridges students successfully tested their 3D printed motorized TMT design with Elias at Child’s Way. From L to R: Aaron Jiang, Rohan Inampudi, Ritu Gupta, Dr. Rama Bala. Photo Credit: Child’s Way staff For the students on Upper St. Clair’s TeraBridges team, robotics has never been just about win

Aug 194 min read

Hitting All the Right Notes

Coloratura soprano Virginia (Ginnie) Schaap has helped students discover the wonderful world of music, while doing what she loves. Schaap was always blessed with singing ability, and much of her early experience was singing in church. But when she was 12 years old, people started to notice her voice. More than being able to warble a few notes, she had perfect pitch and was able to hit the high notes. Around this same age, she began taking voice lessons. She sang mostly tradit

Aug 183 min read

A large crowd of people walks along a street lined with food trucks and local shops during the evening event.

Sewickley Night Mart

The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2026 Night Mart season on June 26, transforming Beaver Street and—for the first time—Walnut Street into a lively evening destination. The expanded footprint allowed for additional artisan vendors while welcoming more than 3,000 attendees to enjoy the community celebration. Guests browsed handcrafted goods, sampled offerings from food trucks, listened to live music, and explored Sewickley’s boutiques and restaurants durin

Aug 181 min read

A family of three sitting together in folding chairs at an outdoor park event, with the young daughter holding a balloon animal.

South Fayette Summer Kickoff Concert

The season got off to a lively start in South Fayette as the annual Summer Kickoff Concert welcomed families to Fairview Park on June 17. The free community event featured a performance by No Bad JuJu—an eight-piece band entertaining the crowd with a mix of classic R&B, soul, rock, pop and Top 40 hits. Attendees also enjoyed food and beverages, local vendors, business booths and children’s activities. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Aug 131 min read

A glowing green firework bursting in the night sky over a brightly lit carnival featuring a Ferris wheel and carousel.

Plum SummerFest

Families throughout the community gathered at Larry Mills Park June 18–20 for the 2026 Plum SummerFest—a three-day celebration that included carnival rides, food trucks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Residents and friends enjoyed a variety of food and beverages, bingo hosted by the local Rotary Club and American Legion, and a beer garden benefiting the borough’s Angel Fund, which provides Christmas gifts for local families in need. The festival concluded

Aug 131 min read

Shaler Area Titans softball players celebrate on the field with excitement after winning the state championship.

Titans Softball Captures 2026 PIAA Class 5A State Championship

What a season to remember! The Shaler Area Titans softball team made history on June 15, capturing the 2026 PIAA Class 5A State Championship with a dominant 10-0 victory over Abington Heights at Penn State University — the program’s third state title and the culmination of a remarkable 22-game winning streak. Haley Machajewski delivered an unforgettable walk-off grand slam to seal the win, while Bria Bosiljevac was untouchable in the circle, allowing just one hit and striking

Aug 131 min read

An outdoor, sunlit photograph capturing a touching moment at a petting zoo. A mother wearing a black hijab and a light green button-up shirt is holding a young child. The child, seen from the back with curly hair and a grey t-shirt, is holding a small green bottle to feed a spotted kid goat. The goat is standing on its hind legs against a wire fence, reaching for the bottle. Next to them, an older boy in an orange t-shirt and a baseball cap watches intently. In the background, other people and a white truck are visible.

Pine Community Day

Families, residents and local businesses came together for Pine Community Day on June 20 for an evening of food, live music and family-friendly entertainment. Held from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Pine Community Park, this year’s celebration embraced an America 250 theme, featuring patriotic displays and activities. Guests enjoyed a variety of food vendors, interactive activities for children, and live performances by local favorite The Pyramid Incident and southern rock legends A

Aug 131 min read

Historic Home for Soldiers & Sailors

This local landmark has an interesting history and still provides nursing and personal care services for eligible veterans and their spouses. In the 1880s, many area residents who fought in the Civil War were aging and needed care. Still others were permanently disabled from their service. With no disability programs, Social Security or other assistance available, these men were adrift without care. The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie was a godsend for these

Aug 122 min read

A medium shot photograph inside a sweet shop with a brick wall background, featuring a smiling woman with brown hair stirring batter in a white mixing bowl on a metal counter. Text overlay at the top reads "EVERYONE'S" followed by a large, script "Favorite" and block letters "SWEET SHOPPE!". Various kitchen items, including a large metal bowl, a peanut butter jar, a scale, and gift cards, are on the counter. Some paper heart decorations hang on the brick wall.

Everyone's Favorite Sweet Shoppe!

A beloved local candy shoppe is the dream of lifetime Carnegie resident, Nina Midgley Kelman. Owner Nina Midgley Kelman whipping up her delicious treats. When Nina and her parents took over My Favorite Sweet Shoppe in 2014, they had no previous business experience and received very little direction from the shoppe’s previous owners. What they did have, was a great recipe, and Nina’s experience of making homemade chocolates and baked goods with her grandmother. In fact, the st

Aug 122 min read

A family of three views an outdoor art exhibit display. A man in a light blue shirt and a woman in a magenta shirt with a ponytailed child in a black stroller are looking closely at various framed prints and canvases mounted on metal grid panels. The art includes landscape photography, colorful cityscapes, and a pop-art style portrait. The ground is paved with large light-colored tiles.

Bethel Park Art & Music Festival

The Bethel Park Art & Music Festival brought the community together for a day of family fun along the Park Avenue streetscape. The annual event featured around 80 local and regional artists, live musical performances, food trucks, raffle baskets and activities for all ages. Visitors also enjoyed the nearby Splash Park while exploring vendor booths and supporting local talent. Proceeds from the festival benefited several community organizations, including the Bethel Park Commu

Aug 121 min read

A street-level photograph capturing a line of seven young female cheerleaders marching in a parade on a wet, overcast day in a town center. The girls wear matching red and white sleeveless uniforms with "North Hills" across the chest, white skirts, and white sneakers. They hold red and white pom-poms, some raised in the air. The leading cheerleader smiles directly at the camera. In the background are brick buildings, a "Welcome to..." sign, old-fashioned street lamps, a few spectators, and a speed limit sign.

Ross Township Community Day

Families and neighbors gathered for Community Day on June 28 at the Ross Community Center for an evening of summer fun and celebration. Following the annual parade, attendees enjoyed a variety of food vendors, live music, a petting zoo and family-friendly activities before the night concluded with a spectacular fireworks display. PHOTOS BY NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRIAN RITTMEYER AND CATIE SIEBER STAVREV.

Aug 121 min read

A medium shot from behind music stands focusing on musicians performing in a brass band. In the center, a musician with short brown hair and sunglasses resting on his head plays a large upright silver tuba with focused concentration. The shiny bell of the tuba reflects the stage lighting and surrounding environment. To his left and right, other band members are partially obscured by music stands and instrument bells, including a brass tuba. The background is a mural depicting a cityscape with warm yellow lights.

River City Brass Band Celebrated America at SummerSounds Concert

Patriotic music filled the air as the River City Brass Band took the SummerSounds stage in Greensburg on July 10, delivering a memorable celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This well-known professional brass ensemble entertained audiences with a mix of patriotic favorites, American classics and crowd-pleasing selections that showcased the rich musical heritage of the nation. The performance was part of the popular SummerSounds concert series, bringing together familie

Aug 121 min read

A celebratory graphic on a dark purple background. At the top, text in large, pink, shadowed letters reads, "Peters Township Police Department". Below it, in smaller white letters, it says, "Earns National Recognition for School Safety Excellence". The bottom half of the image features a group portrait of seven uniformed Peters Township School Resource Officers, standing with arms crossed or at their sides, smiling. They wear black tactical uniforms, caps, and vests, with patches clearly visible on their sleeves.

Peters Township Police Department Earns National Recognition for School Safety Excellence

The police department’s School Resource Officer program has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 NASRO Model Agency Award—honoring its exceptional commitment to school safety, education and mentoring. When students walk through the doors of Peters Township schools each morning, they are greeted by more than police officers. They are welcomed by mentors, educators, counselors and guardians—an approach that has now earned the Peters Township Police Department one of the hi

Aug 113 min read

Greensburg Night Market

Experience one of the area’s premier community events: the Greensburg Night Market, held once a month from April through December. Spanning four city blocks and three parking lots, the market features around 150 vendors during the regular season and 100 during its holiday markets. Visitors can browse fresh produce, handcrafted goods, jewelry, specialty foods and much more while supporting local farmers, artisans, makers and other small businesses in a lively atmosphere. For m

Aug 101 min read

A close-up photograph taken from the back of a moving flatbed trailer during a parade. Several women and children are seated on white bedding, waving towards the crowd on the sidewalk. The trailer's metal rails are decorated with red, white, and blue tinsel. A girl in a red hat is prominent in the foreground. In the background, spectators, including a woman in a white shirt and blue shorts, watch from the sidewalk. A yellow truck is visible further down the street.

Mars Celebrates Independence Day

Mars Borough celebrated America250 and Independence Day with a two-day community event July 3 & 4, featuring patriotic ceremonies, a parade, family activities and much more. The festivities included a youth punt, pass and kick contest, flag football clinic, vendor market, food trucks, live entertainment, a community picnic, family movie night featuring “The Sandlot,” and a spectacular fireworks display. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Aug 101 min read

A wide-angle photograph of the entire stage crew posing for a curtain call on a stage. They are arranged in three rows: a seated front row, a standing middle row, and a standing back row. All members wear black clothing, with some in hoodies and others in plain shirts. They are positioned in front of a stage backdrop depicting a beach scene with a blue sea and sky, with some artificial palm fronds visible on the left. To the front and sides are stage blocks painted to resemble stone walls and stairs. At the bottom of the image, there is a white overlay box containing large, stylized blue text that reads "CURTAIN CALL" above smaller dark blue text that reads "FOR THE CREW".

Curtain Call for the Crew

Behind the spotlight success of “Mamma Mia,” Keystone Oaks technicians earn Gene Kelly Award recognition. In April, the high school presented “Mamma Mia!”—the fun musical set in Greece. Audiences were delighted with the production, which included a talented cast. But behind the scenes, students worked hard at creating the sets as well as the perfect lighting and sound to make the show a success. The stage crew was rewarded for their efforts with a nomination for the Gene Kel

Jul 301 min read

A wide-angle photograph of a four-piece teenage rock band, Soul Dive, performing on a graffiti-covered riverbank, likely in Pittsburgh. The city skyline and the historic Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge are in the background across the water. The band members, dressed in white shirts and black pants, are posed with their instruments: a guitarist on the left (wearing sunglasses), a drummer behind a yellow Yamaha kit, a lead singer with a microphone and a light green electric guitar, and a bassist on the right. Above the band, large, distressed blue and orange text reads "SOUL DIVE" and "HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES".

Soul Dive Hits All the Right Notes

Young rock band from Moon builds momentum with debut single, strong chemistry and big ambitions. Soul Dive has been described as an alternative rock band, blending punk revival and post-grunge influences. But perhaps more important than their unique sound is the chemistry between the four musicians, who transition seamlessly on stage, weaving their vocals and instrumentation into a driving rhythm. Luca Becker provides the vocals and guitar, Cristiano Kinol also plays guitar,

Jul 302 min read

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