North Hills Seniors to present “A Christmas Carol” - Get tickets now!
November 15, 2008 - North Hills Senior High School will brighten the holiday spirit with its performance of “A Christmas Carol.” The show will be performed Nov. 20 thru Nov. 22 in the high school auditorium.
All shows begin at 8 p.m. In addition, the North Hills School District will host a special matinee performance for senior citizens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. >> Learn more
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Honorable Richard G. Opiela439 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Phone: (412) 931-3205
Fashion show set for Nov. 23
The North Hills Cheerleader Parent Association will host its 12th Annual Fashion Show on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Shannopin Country Club. The event is scheduled from 1 – 4 p.m.
>> Learn more
Tiffany Opens Its First Pittsburgh Jewelry Store in Ross Township
October 10, 2008 - Tiffany & Co., the high-end jewelry and silverware seller, will open its first Pittsburgh-area location at Ross Park Mall in Ross Township at 10 a.m.
Several other upscale retailers, such as Nordstrom, Kate Spade, Burberry, Juicy Couture and Louis Vuitton, are slated to open at the mall soon as well, putting Ross Park Mall at the top of the local high-end retail mountain.
>> Learn more on ThePittsburghChannel.com
Oct. 27th: West View Halloween parade!
Oct. 2, 2008 - Don't miss the annual West View Halloween Parade. Speaking of Halloween, does that mean we are getting closer to winter?
>> Get a costume at Northway Mall's Party City
Where: Parade will start at Highland Ave and Perry (Rt. 19) Intersection and proceed down to the Perry and Center Avenue Intersection.
Ross duplex catches fire; pregnant woman unharmed
Septermber 22, 2008 - WPXI.com is reporting that a pregnant woman is among those who escaped from a fire Sunday morning in Ross Township. Firefighters were called to a duplex that went up in flames at about 3 a.m. on Bellevue Road.
Two families, including a pregnant woman, were forced out of their homes as crews worked to extinguish the flames.
>> More details at WPXI.com...
PG profiles new township manger Wayne Jones
Sept. 04, 2008 - The Post-Gazette's Len Barcousky provides an in depth look at the man now responsible for the day-to-day operations of Ross Township: Mr. Wayne Jones, Interim Township Manager.
>> Go to Len's article on the Post-Gazette...
Mexican restaurant coming to Ross
August 28, 2008 - Len Barcousky, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, is reporting that by spring, McKnight Road travelers will be able to choose between two Mexican-style restaurants across the street from one another: Qdoba Mexican Grill on one side and a new proposed Chipolte Restaurant across from it.
Lavorini out as Ross Manager
August 27, 2008 - Daveen Rae Kurutz of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting that longtime Ross Manager Tom Lavorini has been fired on the heels of a rocky year that nearly saw him fired from his job twice before.
Township Commission President Dan DeMarco declined comment Tuesday on the reasons behind the termination, the report said. But fellow Commissioner Peter Ferraro said officials were unhappy with Lavorini's performance.
Construction Begins On New Housing Development In Ross Township
August 27, 2008 - In Ross Township news, WPXI is reporting that construction crews broke ground today on a new housing development in Ross Township.
“HEARTH at Benet Woods” will be the first permanent, affordable rental housing development in the North Hills.
>> Go to WPXI.com to learn more.
The Ross / West View Back-To-School Safety Guide
By Matthew J. De Reno
Managing Editor
August 13, 2008 - Soon the familiar yellow school busses will be traversing the North Hills School District and the spit balls will be flying. And with a new school year approaching, you might be asking yourself the same old question your kids are probably asking: will they ever approve that slope variance for Highcliff Elementary?
Okay, maybe that is not what is on your kid's mind.
It is probably impossible to really know what is dancing around a child’s noggin as they get prepared for school. However, what is likely got you wondering is how to make the first day as easiest as possible for the junior members of your Ross/West View tribe.
So here we present the following health and safety tips, culled from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to help make the back-to-school process about as smooth as ride on Rochester Rd (okay, bad example).
Forums added for local business owners and community leaders
By Matthew J. De Reno
Managing Editor
August 04, 2008
Dear AcrossRoss friend,
We added a powerful new feature to our site—community forums. Yes, community forums are up and running on AcrossRoss.com. Our forums are powered by PHPBB (widely considered the most versatile, secure and feature rich content management system for site forum hosting today).
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>> Go The Wright Residence Page on AcrossRoss.com
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A look at new construction in Ross Township, Pa. and West View, Pa.
April 30, 2008 - New in Portfolio, AcrossRoss takes a pictorial swing through some of the new residential construction projects around the area.
Marking our first stop is Westminster Place, located on a quaint hilltop overlooking, eh, West View Plaza.
Ross Boy Scout Troop 181 has nine Eagles as members
April 26, 2008 - Troop 181, sponsored by Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church, counts nine Eagle Scouts among its 35 members with another likely to achieve the honor soon. Four have turned 18 and have become assistant scoutmasters.
Ross Township, Pa. and West View, Pa. gets out to Vote
An Obama sign in front of Highcliff Elementary, one of several designated polling stations in Ross Township. Photo by AcrossRoss Staff.
April 23, 2008 - Voter turn out appeared high as Ross Township residents went out in droves to vote in a pivotal Democratic U.S. Presidential Primary contest between Sen. Hillary Clinton, of New York, and Sen. Barack Obama, of Illinois. The Republican candidate Sen. John McCain, of Arizona, had the advantage of watching his rivals battle it out in the Keystone State as his party nomination is all but a formality at this point.
According to CNN analysts, Allegheny County favored Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama and helped deliver the State.
Daycare capacity in Ross Township, Pa. to increase
April 19, 2008 - In township news, the Post-Gazette's Len Barcousky is reporting Carrie L. Casper has received approval from Ross officials to double the capacity of the daycare center she operates in a home on Thompson Run Road.
$1.3 million repaving pact OK'd in Ross
April 18, 2008 - Also in Ross township news, The PG's Len Barcousky is reporting Ross commissioners have approved a $1.3 million contract to repave more than 4 miles of road throughout the township this year.
Seville students participate in interactive webinar with storyteller Robin Moore
April 15, 2008 - In Ross Township School News, first, second and third graders at Seville Elementary School recently joined in an exciting learning opportunity with students from throughout Pennsylvania.
