Fox Chapel Herald

09/16/2026

Tucked in the woods of Fox Chapel, a secluded 18th century family cemetery holds weathered headstones, generations of family history and mysteries that remain unsolved.

A secluded 18th century family cemetery is the only one of its kind in Fox Chapel. The Strohm Cemetery sits on 3 acres of wooded land once occupied by Native Americans and early settlers who farmed land in what was then Indiana Township and later became Fox Chapel. A rail

09/16/2026

The smoke is clearing soon for a longtime business in Blawnox.

Allegheny Smokeworks, in business since 1997, announced its impending closure, saying the specialty cigar shop is losing its leased space because the building along Freeport Road is for sale.

The smoke is clearing soon for a longtime business in Blawnox. In business since 1997, Allegheny Smokeworks announced its impending closure via social media on Sept. 11, saying the specialty cigar shop is losing its leased space because the building at 217 Freeport Road is for sale. “With limi...

09/15/2026

In brief: Happenings from across the Fox Chapel Herald area include neighbor nods, info session on community impact councils, Free Hay Day festivals and more.

Fox Chapel Area School District is hosting a community information session from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24 in the high school cafeteria for anyone interested in learning more about the district’s Blue Zone initiative. (Joyce Hanz | TribLive)

09/15/2026

Business owners are rallying to support one of their dedicated employees in Sharpsburg. Sharpsburg-based Frankie’s Sausage co-owners Frankie Marckisotto and Mike Conte are combining their efforts to raise funds for a longtime employee they describe “like a brother” in the wake of Steve Wolfenden’s cancer diagnosis.

A cookout fundraiser was held Aug. 29 in Sharpsburg for Frankie’s Sausage employee Steve Wolfenden, who is battling stage 3 liver cancer. On-site for the event was (from left) Justin Onder, Brandon Gardner, Mayor Kayla Portis, Frankie Marckisotto, Wolfenden, Mia Marckisotto and Macrae Marckisotto....

09/15/2026

New space, same name. Riverfront Theater Company is moving from its home in Aspinwall to a more centrally located stage in Pittsburgh’s hub for cultural arts.

A past performance by Riverfront Theater Company included Rebekah Hukill and Ethan Butler in “Constellations.” (Courtesy of Caitlin Young)

09/13/2026

Motorists who travel along Route 28 between Fox Chapel and Pittsburgh will experience intermittent traffic stops Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Motorists who travel along Route 28 between Fox Chapel and Pittsburgh will experience intermittent traffic stops Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

09/13/2026

Senior John Nonnenberg and Plum’s up-tempo offense slinged the ball in the September evening sky and flew past Fox Chapel, 49-0, in a nonconference game Friday night at James M. Burk Stadium. Plum (3-0) extended a trend, defeating the Foxes (1-2) by a heavy margin for a fifth straight time.

Senior John Nonnenberg and Plum’s up-tempo offense slinged the ball in the September evening sky and flew past Fox Chapel, 49-0, in a nonconference game Friday night at James M. Burk Stadium.

09/13/2026

Here are the Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 13, 2026.

09/12/2026

Fox Chapel's field hockey team is back in action, defending their WPIAL Class 2A title with new tactics and fresh faces.

The race for the WPIAL Class 2A field hockey championship was already difficult enough. Defending champion Fox Chapel had plenty to worry about between Penn-Trafford, Peters Township and Pine-Richland. When you add three-time defending Class A champion Shady Side Academy to the list, Foxes coach Kel...

09/12/2026

Fox Chapel girls volleyball is navigating this season with a young but promising lineup. Despite the challenges, Coach Andreyko is optimistic about their playoff chances.

Battling through the early part of the season with a young lineup requires time and patience. Fox Chapel girls volleyball coach Diana Andyreko hasn’t been gifted with many extra moments to get things right. The Foxes, who lost to Gateway on Sept. 3, were forced to play back-to-back Section 1-5...