Penn Hills Progress

08/31/2025

Here are the Penn Hills real estate transactions for this week.

Estate of William Edward Teitz sold property at 2612 Saybrook Drive to Jeffrey Edward Alexander and Rebecca Sweinhart for $314,000.

08/24/2025

Kaleah Young was naturally drawn to the sprints and short distance events, and she will be interested in stacking medals after a strong summer.

She won two medals at the Junior Olympics, earning All-American status twice by placing fifth in the 200 and sixth in the 400. She also qualified in the 100, but missed making the finals after finishing ninth.
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08/24/2025

The Indians played a lot of young players last year and they took their lumps in Section 1-4A. FreddyTakou, who transferred into the program from Obama Academy, said he thinks the experience has helped build confidence.

“I think this year, we have a more stable squad, attacking and defending wise,” Takou said. “We have a lot of players who can play defense, midfield and attack. I think this year compared to last year will be a better year for us. The team has come a long way from playing together.”

The Indians, who were scheduled to open the season Aug. 23 against West Mifflin at home, finished 3-14 overall last season and 0-10 in section play. Penn Hills was outscored 46-3 in section matches.

Second-year Indians coach Kevin Truman anticipates that they will need everyone to chip in to score more goals

“We have a strong striker in Freddy, but I certainly think the goals are going to be by committee this year,” Truman said. “We’re going to be looking to get goals from anywhere on the pitch, and I don’t care where they come from. I think we’ll have a stronger midfield that creates more chances.”

The Indians played a lot of young players last year and they took their lumps in Section 1-4A. Takou, who transferred into the program from Obama Academy, said he thinks the experience has helped build confidence.

08/21/2025

Battle in the Borough 7 set records on Aug. 16 for attendance and 50-50 raffles.

The Lower Valley Athletic Foundation covered the cost of admission for everyone.

LVAF was founded by Vince Flotta and Timothy Long, who both serve on borough council.

KSWA heavyweight champ Shawn Blanchard introduces “The Future” Shane Starr’s face to a turnbuckle during their title bout at Battle in the Borough 7 on Aug. 16 in Verona.

08/21/2025

Philip Greene was motivated by his mentor, computer networking and security instructor George Karnbauer. Karnbauer and his students participate in community service projects, such as teaching senior citizens how to navigate today’s computer world.

“We wanted to show the students how design and art can make a real difference,” said Greene, a 1977 graduate of Penn Hills.

Here’s a sample of the cards created for patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital. “I feel so privileged to work with such talented young people who consistently work to make our world a better place,” multimedia design teacher Philip Greene said.

08/20/2025

Penn Hills students donned their backpacks and pencil cases as they returned to the locker-lined halls on Aug. 19.

Superintendent John Mozzocio said the district’s theme for the new school year is “Making Connections.”

Elementary, middle and high school students were greeted with open arms following a series of back-to-school welcome events leading up to the first day, including a PHamily Fun Fest on Aug. 16, a PHamily Welcome Night and a Penn Hills Elementary School Sneak-a-Peek on Aug. 18.

08/20/2025

The Rosedale Fall Festival has been a community tradition in Penn Hills since 2016 after the pool board took it over from Verona Borough.

Free to attend, the event features food, games, rides, a Kidz Zone, raffle baskets, product vendors and live music. And this year: bingo.

People take advantage of the lighter attendance Aug. 19 at the Rosedale Beach Club. The day marked the first day of school in Penn Hills.

08/20/2025

On the heels of Ronald Como’s retirement from the Penn Hills police chief position, municipal officials have appointed an acting police chief.

Officer Jason Bonace was called upon for the position.

Jason Bonace poses for a photo with his wife, Michele (center), and Penn Hills Mayor Pauline Calabrese after being sworn in as the township’s acting police chief.

08/19/2025

Allegheny County Police continue to investigate the two shootings, spokesman Jim Madalinsky told TribLive. The medical examiner ruled both as homicides.

A man who was fatally shot in Penn Hills last month has been identified as a 31-year-old resident of Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday publicly identified the victim as Austin Lamont Turner. He was found by police on July 7 in th...

08/17/2025

According to the Downtown Hotel’s Sourdough Saloon in Dawson City (population 2,380), which hosts the tradition, the first “sourtoe” dates back to the 1920s and features a rum-runner named Louie Linken and his brother, Otto.

These were the last words James “Jazz” Byers, 55, of Penn Hills heard before raising a shot of Yukon Jack to his lips. As he knocked the drink back, at the bottom of the glass, pointing directly at him, was a dehydrated toe.

08/17/2025

Here are the Penn Hills real estate transactions for this week.

ARDR International & Hydro SC LLC sold property at 1219 Holy Cross Drive to Douglas Fitzsimmons and Lynn Gottesman for $364,000.

08/14/2025

Penn Hills police are seeking information on a suspect who committed an armed robbery Aug. 9 at Pasquale’s Pizzeria along Saltsburg Road.

Penn Hills police are seeking information about this man, who committed an armed robbery Aug. 9 at Pasquale’s Pizzeria in Penn Hills.