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A graphic design featuring an action photograph from an outdoor pickleball game alongside bold promotional text. The left side of the graphic consists of a solid, vibrant blue sidebar overlayed with large, stacked white text that reads "PICKLEBALL FEVER HITS THE SUBURBS." The right side features a bright, daytime photograph of a pickleball match in progress on an outdoor court with a red and tan surface. In the foreground, a young man with dark hair, sunglasses, a blue t-shirt, and dark athletic shorts is viewed from behind as he lunges forward to strike a yellow pickleball near the net with his black-and-green paddle. Across the net, two opponents stand ready on the opposite side of the court: a woman wearing a teal athletic two-piece set and sunglasses, and a man wearing a light grey t-shirt, dark shorts, and sunglasses holding a black paddle. A black chain-link fence and a line of lush green trees under a bright sky form the background.

Pickleball Fever Hits the Suburbs

How courts are becoming the hottest summer hangout in the west suburbs. In the rolling hills and river-carved valleys of Pittsburgh’s western suburbs, a new sound has officially overtaken the Friday night roar of high school football stadiums and the Sunday afternoon crack of a baseball bat. It is the rhythmic, plastic pop-pop-pop of the pickleball, a sound that has transformed the region into one of the sport’s most intense hotspots for active older adults looking for low-im

Jun 233 min read

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—West Allegheny

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 238 min read

Uniquely Yours Tea Room—A Sweet Escape to a Gentler Time

Step inside one of the best-kept secrets in the South Hills. This tea room is a wonderland of exquisite pieces that were carefully curated for several years, to reflect the European roots of the tea tradition. Chanel, the area resident who is the creator of this enchanted little corner of the world, has a natural talent for interior design. And her father was a chef in New York who often cooked for the famous Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. among o

Jun 162 min read

A vibrant and inviting street-side outdoor dining scene on a sunny day. In the foreground, a wooden table and chairs are positioned on a light-colored paved sidewalk, with a planter of red flowers in the corner. Above the seating area, the image features large, stylized text that reads "EAT, DRINK —and Be Airy!" in bold orange and blue lettering. The background shows a perspective view of additional outdoor tables and chairs lining the sidewalk under red awnings, decorated with lush hanging flower baskets filled with yellow and orange blooms.

Eat, Drink—and Be Airy!—West

Summer is almost here and the patios are open! Check out these local spots with alfresco dining options and enjoy great food in the great outdoors. Alexions Bar & Grill Address: 141 Hawthorne Street, Carnegie Contact: alexions.com, or 412.276.2018 A friendly neighborhood joint since 1953, specializing in fresh made-to-order food. Take advantage of patio dining on a beautiful summer day. Angelia’s Pizza Address: 410 Penn Lincoln Drive, Imperial Contact: angeliasonline.com, or

May 155 min read

A wide-angle group portrait of approximately 35 students and adults associated with the Human-Centered AI project, posing in a modern room with exposed ceiling beams. The group is arranged in three rows—some sitting on the floor, some in chairs, and others standing—against a vibrant orange and red paneled wall with two large black screens. The students are wearing various school-affiliated clothing, including the matching grey West Allegheny "WA" quarter-zips and hoodies representing the Cornell, Peters Township, and South Fayette school districts. Faculty advisors and CMU representatives are interspersed throughout the group, capturing a collaborative regional partnership between the four school districts and Carnegie Mellon University.

West Allegheny Partners with CMU to Explore Human-Centered AI

A Regional Partnership Empowering Students to Reimagine the Future of Education West Allegheny School District was honored to be a recipient of this year’s Moonshot Grant, powered by Remake Learning, and funded by the Grable Foundation. The grant project titled Human-Centered AI (HCAI) as a Pathway to Re-envisioning K-12 Education is a unique learning opportunity for high school students. Throughout this school year, twenty seniors from four local school districts are engagin

Apr 146 min read

Four young female Irish step dancers from the Shovlin Academy perform in unison on a wooden stage. They are mid-leap, wearing traditional long-sleeved black dance dresses featuring vibrant green, orange, and yellow geometric Celtic patterns. They wear white bubble socks and black ghillies (soft dance shoes), with an audience seated at green-covered tables in the background.

Celtic Connections

Irish step dancing is a unique cultural art form that may have begun as early as the 1600s! Though the earliest forms of the dance might be unrecognizable today, almost everyone is familiar with the internationally famous Lord of the Dance show featuring routines built upon classic Irish step dancing. It capitalizes on the showier jumps, and performs the steps at lightning speed to dramatic effect. But the basic steps and jumps are the same as what is taught at the Shovlin Ac

Feb 33 min read

A serene shot of a woman receiving a restorative hot stone massage, a signature service for spring renewal. She lies face down on a white massage table with four smooth, dark stones placed along her spine, embodying the relaxation and muscle-soothing treatments found at local spas.

Blissful Escapes—West

From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months. Cold days and heavy layers can leave both body and mind feeling dull. Spring is nature’s reminder that renewal is possible. With brightening facials, restorative massages, and revitalizing body treatments, spas offer an ideal way to refresh after months of winter hibernation. Here’s a list of local spas and salons wher

Feb 24 min read