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

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

Neighbors, friends and family came together June 13 at McCahill Park for an afternoon of summer fun in Fox Chapel. The event featured live music, food, family-friendly activities and more. It was a day to celebrate community spirit and connection, offering residents the opportunity to support local initiatives and enjoy time together. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO PHOTOGRAPHY

A North Allegheny student turns a childhood hospital experience into a heartfelt project to bring joy to young patients Lilliana Nover-Baker (left) with Stephanie Colaberardino of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. For Lilliana Nover-Baker, a difficult childhood experience became the inspiration for something deeply meaningful—an act of kindness designed to bring comfort to children facing health challenges. Now a 16-year-old junior in the North Allegheny School District