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Vibrant graphic illustration of a "Summer Scoop" community outdoor movie night. In the foreground, a young couple sits on a blanket with popcorn, looking toward a large inflatable movie screen displaying a film of three children. To the left stands a wooden kiosk featuring a "SUMMER SCOOP" sign and a list of events including "Movie in the Park," "Park Jazz Nights," "Local Food Festival," "Nature Walks & Tales," and "Community Bonfire." The scene is set on a grassy lawn at night under a starry sky, with string lights and other attendees in lawn chairs in the background.

Summer Scoop—Woodland Hills

Festivals, food, music and more... here’s what area communities have lined up for the season. The community calendar is filling up fast. Whether you’re planning ahead or just looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, consider this your guide to making the most of the season. From food trucks and festivals to concerts and movies under the stars, these events highlight the best of what summer has to offer close to home. We kindly ask that before attendin

Jun 511 min read

Hitting All the Right Notes

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic celebrates 50 years of bringing accessible, high-quality music to the region. For more than 50 years, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic has been bringing the power of live orchestral music to audiences across southwestern Pennsylvania—proving that passion, dedication and community can create something truly extraordinary. Founded in 1975 as the North Pittsburgh Civic Symphony, the orchestra was created to give local musicians the opportunity to perform c

Jun 52 min read

SHALER HAMPTON EMS – AEDS IN TOWNSHIP PARKS

Shaler Hampton EMS Director Eric Schmidt, Township Manager Judy Kording, and Commissioner Bill Cross announced the installation of 12 AEDs in 10 Township parks on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. On any given day, Shaler Township’s parks are filled with activity—families gathering, children playing, and neighbors enjoying the outdoors. Now, those same parks are also equipped with something even more powerful: the ability to save a life. In a partnership between Shaler Township and Sh

Jun 43 min read

A promotional graphic with the text "KILN IT" in large bold letters, with "WITH KINDNESS" below it on a dark green rectangular background. The image features three ceramic items on a shelf: a large bowl on the left, a larger bowl in the background center, and a small, filled candle vessel in the foreground right, all sharing a consistent blue-teal drip glaze.

Kiln It with Kindness

A Peters Township mom turns her passion for pottery into a warm, community-centered boutique. Sometimes, the right moment doesn’t arrive with a grand plan—it shows up in the form of a “For Lease” sign on a familiar street. For Samantha McVicker, that moment came while driving along Peters Township’s Valleybrook Road last winter. What she saw sparked something she had been carrying for years: a quiet but persistent dream of opening her own boutique. “I wrote my first business

Jun 32 min read

On a stage, a performer dressed as Ariel speaks with a performer dressed as King Triton, who holds a trident, while other cast members in colorful aquatic-themed costumes stand nearby against a blue, underwater-themed backdrop.

PTHS Presents ‘The Little Mermaid’

Peters Township Thespian Troupe #185 brought the magic of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” to the stage April 16–19, with three evening performances and a Sunday matinee. Featuring a talented student cast and colorful costumes, the production transported audiences under the sea for the beloved story of Ariel and her journey to follow her dreams. Congrats to all the cast and crew! PHOTOS BY RICHELLE SZYPULSKI PHOTOGRAPHY

Jun 31 min read

Summer Scoop—Harborcreek and North East

Jun 210 min read

A rustic, light-wood stave basket with orange-painted rims, filled with red-and-yellow-streaked apples, sits on a rough-hewn log. The blurred background shows a sunny, green pasture under a partly cloudy sky. The white, stylized text "A Basket Full of Blessings" is centered over the top of the image.

A Basket Full of Blessings

The Cook family builds their company, family and the community. Reagan Cook began working for the Greenfield Basket Company at the age of 16. The local company in North East had been in business since 1933, supplying people across the country with handmade baskets for harvesting and many other purposes in the home. He learned about all phases of the business from owners who had acquired the company 30 years earlier. But the owners were now ready to retire. Reagan’s parents, S

Jun 22 min read

Summer Scoop—Sewickley and Shaler Area

Jun 111 min read

A vibrant foreground of bright red, pink, and yellow potted flowers, including begonias and gerbera daisies, welcomes visitors to the Sewickley Farmers Market. White text overlaid on the flowers reads, "SEWICKLEY FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON." In the background, shoppers walk between various market stalls under white tents on an overcast day.

Sewickley Farmers Market is Open For the Season

The Farmers Market at St. James Church of the Divine Redeemer Parish has been a beloved community tradition since 2005 and is now celebrating its 22nd harvest season. Open every Saturday from April through the Saturday before Thanksgiving (9 a.m. until 1 p.m., rain or shine), the market features local farmers and merchants offering fresh, seasonal goods. With strong community support drawing large crowds each week, visitors can also enjoy nearby seating areas for relaxing and

Jun 11 min read

Strength Beyond Her Years

Fort Couch Middle School student Juliette Hirzel pushes past limits to honor the legacy of World War II heroes. Juliette Hirzel crossing the 13-mile marker in the shadows of the Organ Mountains of New Mexico. It’s not every day that a 14-year-old chooses to test her limits. But for Juliette Hirzel, who took on one of the most grueling endurance challenges in the country, the 65-mile Bataan Memorial Death March, the challenge meant something more. The 14-year-old Fort Couch Mi

May 293 min read

Summer Scoop—Peters Township, South Fayette, and Upper St. Clair

May 2912 min read

Roots of Change

South Fayette resident Kathleen Stanley is helping reshape another local community through compassion, connection and a bold vision for affordable housing. For Kathleen Stanley, the path to transforming a community didn’t begin with a grand plan—it began with people. A longtime resident of South Fayette Township, Stanley has spent more than a decade working in Sharpsburg, where she now serves as executive director of Roots of Faith. When she first arrived, the borough faced s

May 293 min read

Summer Scoop—Carlynton-Montour

May 299 min read

An outdoor daytime photograph shows an asphalt road curving up a hill through a grassy park lined with many mature trees with new spring green leaves. On the right, a large white sign with dark text and a blue decorative arch reads "WELCOME TO CARNEGIE PARK," followed by park rules, mounted on metal posts next to a chain-link fence enclosing a tennis court. A wooden utility pole with a street light stands along the road further in the distance. The sky is bright blue with a few light clouds.

Welcome to Carnegie Park

In the heart of the community, Carnegie Municipal Park has a history that reflects the people who built it and those who continue to visit. Carnegie Municipal Park’s beautiful green space will be the scene for “Party in the Park,” a community celebration on May 30, from noon to 10 p.m. Vintage cars will make their appearance from noon to 3 p.m., and the entire park will resonate with the sounds of The Mansfield 5, The Jaggerz, and The Timothy Earl Bands. The evening will cul

May 292 min read

Summer Scoop—West County

May 2810 min read

A wide, outdoor photograph features an overo paint horse running from right to left across a muddy, partially grassy field. The horse has a light brown and white coat with a flowing white mane and tail. In the background, several other horses of various colors graze in a mowed field enclosed by a multi-level wire fence, with a dense forest line beyond. Overlaid in the center of the image is the white, stylized text "RANCH REBOOT."

Ranch Reboot

The nexus of nature, community, faith and fun are providing an atmosphere of growth and spiritual development for all ages at WLD Ranch. WLD Ranch has summer camps for kids, teaches horseback riding and horse care, holds retreats for both men and women, and has programs for couples to enrich their marriage. It provides a community for believers to be strengthened in the quiet of nature’s serene backdrop. As Christy Preston, an instructor at the ranch, explains it, “Camp minis

May 283 min read

A close-up shot of a player playing field hockey with protective gear on. The background features other players on a blue surface. They wear a black helmet with a white mask, a white mask, black and purple shorts, black and white socks, and white gloves, holding a field hockey stick in both hands with their right arm extended.

Two Plum Teens To Represent Team USA At Isbhf World Championships In Slovakia

This summer, two young athletes from Plum Borough will step onto the rink and the international stage, proudly wearing the red, white, and blue of Team USA. Brayden Caliguiri, 16, and Tyler Brenner, 17, have each earned spots on the United States national team for the 2026 International Street and Ball Hockey Federation World Championships, set to take place in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia from July 1–5, 2026. Brayden will compete in the ISBHF U16 Men’s World Championships, whil

May 282 min read

Summer Scoop—Plum

May 2811 min read

A medium, eye-level shot captures an outdoor musical performance taking place on a raised wooden stage under a large white tent. On stage, two musicians perform: one plays an electric guitar while wearing a white t-shirt and black baseball cap, and another plays an acoustic guitar while singing into a microphone, wearing a black shirt and camo-print pants. Beside them, another musician plays a double bass. In the foreground, a young girl in a white dress dances barefoot on the paved path in front of the stage. Nearby, other audience members sit and stand, including a woman in a dark patterned dress resting on the ground and two young boys, one holding a colorful ball. The background features a large, rustic-looking metal bridge spanning over a river, with lush, green, tree-covered hills rising behind it. The scene conveys a relaxed, community-focused outdoor event.

Happy Trails

Located along the riverfront in Aspinwall, Allegheny RiverTrail Park has become one of the region’s most vibrant outdoor destinations—offering scenic trails, family-friendly amenities and a full lineup of summer programming that draws visitors from across Western Pennsylvania. Once an industrial landscape, the park has been transformed into a welcoming community gathering space with about 1.5 miles of multi-use trails—perfect for walking, running and biking along the Alleghen

May 282 min read

Hitting All the Right Notes

Ross Township’s resident orchestra, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, celebrates 50 years of bringing accessible, high-quality music to the region. For more than 50 years, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic has been bringing the power of live orchestral music to audiences across southwestern Pennsylvania—proving that passion, dedication and community can create something truly extraordinary. Founded in 1975 as the North Pittsburgh Civic Symphony, the orchestra was created to give local m

May 282 min read

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