Bridgeville Signal Item

08/29/2026

On Friday night, Bob Palko returned to the West Allegheny sideline and helped guide the Indians (1-0) to a 17-16 nonconference win over Chartiers Valley (0-1) at Joe P. DeMichela Stadium.

It had been eight years since Bob Palko last coached the West Allegheny football team. Palko anchored the sidelines in North Fayette Township for 24 years before stepping down in 2018 after winning more than 200 games and eight WPIAL football championships. Friday night, Palko returned to that same....

08/29/2026

Bishop Canevin’s 33-point first quarter sparked a 40-0 rout over University Prep to kick off the 2026 high school football season at the Wolvarena.

Bishop Canevin’s 33-point first quarter sparked a 40-0 rout over University Prep to kick off the 2026 high school football season at the Wolvarena. Neuval Bone led the charge, scoring three first-half touchdowns and delivering 122 yards on 11 carries. His touchdowns were from 25, 28, and 45 ya...

08/27/2026

After spending 20 years as a college football coach, the last 15 at Washington & Jefferson, Steve Spence took his first crack at high school football in 2025 and did a stellar job, leading Chartiers Valley to a 7-4 mark and a playoff appearance.

When beginning at a new job or building something from the ground up, it’s always important to put one’s best foot forward.

08/24/2026

This week's Bridgeville and Carnegie area news includes new faces at Chartiers Valley, Personnel moves at Carlynton, and more.

Chartiers Valley hired Ashley Pellegrino, middle school science teacher; An Lai, primary school music teacher; Angela Poupakis, primary school teacher; Pam Ludwig, primary school custodian; Kelley Pucci, high school secretary; Carmella Cole, intermediate school general worker; Tim Hopkins, skilled m...

08/24/2026

In celebration of 125 years of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and 250 years of the nation, a generous anonymous donor offered to match every gift made to the library, dollar-for-dollar, up to $125,000, for a total campaign goal of $250,000.

In celebration of 125 years of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and 250 years of our nation, a generous anonymous donor offered to match every gift made to the library, dollar-for-dollar, up to $125,000, for a total campaign goal of $250,000.

08/23/2026

Here are the Chartiers Valley real estate transactions for this week.

Estate of James Rodgers sold property at 23 Woodruff Drive to Ali Abod Alkhefgie Abod for $205,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $615,000).

08/21/2026

TribLive is looking to talk with local parents about the climbing kindergarten vaccination exemption rates recently observed at the national, state and county levels.

If your child can't receive one or more required vaccines for medical reasons or is generally immunocompromised, we'd like to get your thoughts on the year over year rise in philosophical exemptions (i.e. not religious or medical) for a story that provides local voice, anecdotes and context to the issue.

Email [email protected] if interested.

08/11/2026

Chartiers Valley High School Alumnus Gregg Gillis, known professionally as musician and producer Girl Talk, is set to release a new collaborative EP with rappers Chris Crack and Michael Christmas on Friday.

08/08/2026

Unlike the twist ending of the play itself, I won’t make my feelings on this one a mystery: it’s a must-see.

Jandi Linde, James Fitzgerald, Helena Ruoti, Sam Tsoutsouvas, David Whalen, Mia Laverne, Christopher Kelly and Brandi Welle in Kinetic Theatre’s “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” running through Aug. 30 at the Carnegie Stage in Carnegie. (Courtesy of Rocky Raco)

07/30/2026

In a message to families, Assistant Superintendent Michael Sable said the district will implement “age-appropriate expectations” for the use of personal electronics, including cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds and headphones and other devices.