The Almanac

18/07/2025

We are spotlighting adorable babies born in the past year! 👶🍼 Proudly sponsored by St. Clair Health

If you or a family member welcomed a little one recently, submit a photo for free! We’ll be featuring these babies on The Almanac and Observer-Reporter newspapers and websites on July 27.

⏳ Submission Deadline: Monday, July 21 at 11:59 PM

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28/05/2025

Chris Connor kept a stiff upper lip but her eyes betrayed her.

As a bugler played “Taps" during the closing of the annual Bethel Park Memorial Day Ceremony, tears were hard to hold back as the Women’s Army Corps veteran saluted.

“It is very emotional,” Connor admitted. “It’s ...

Chris Connor kept a stiff upper lip but her eyes betrayed her. As a bugler played “Taps” during the closing of the annual Bethel Park Memorial Day Ceremony, tears were hard to hold back as the Women’s Army Corps veteran saluted. “It is very emotional,” Connor admitted. “It’s very heavy...

27/05/2025

Pamela Bice considered the temperature quilt she was making, her third as part of a quilter’s group challenge. This one was a colorful visual representation of the high and low temperatures over the first 11 months of 2023.

Every row in the quilt had a block for each day of the month, and ...

Pamela Bice considered the temperature quilt she was making, her third as part of a quilter’s group challenge. This one was a colorful visual representation of the high and low temperatures over the first 11 months of 2023. Every row in the quilt had a block for each day of the month, and each blo...

25/05/2025

A South Hills dining destination is moving forward by falling back.

Atria’s sits where it always has, at 110 Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon, off a sharp curve on Beverly and a sharp curve from Banksville Road. But this established establishment has a new identity and feel.

The two-story ...

A South Hills dining destination is moving forward by falling back. Atria’s sits where it always has, at 110 Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon, off a sharp curve on Beverly and a sharp curve from Banksville Road. But this established establishment has a new identity and feel. The two-story structure und...

25/05/2025

In the wake of a fatal kayak accident, Claudia Huber helped draft a bill intended to make the state’s waterways safer for recreation.

For Huber, a legislative aide to state Rep. Natalie Mihalek, it’s been a personal undertaking. Her uncle, Jon Gentile, died in a 2022 kayaking accident on ...

In the wake of a fatal kayak accident, Claudia Huber helped draft a bill intended to make the state’s waterways safer for recreation. For Huber, a legislative aide to state Rep. Natalie Mihalek, it’s been a personal undertaking. Her uncle, Jon Gentile, died in a 2022 kayaking accident on the Del...

25/05/2025

Military service is in the blood of the Martincic family of Bridgeville.

“Our family had one or two in each branch of the military,” said Jack Martincic, who served three years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Their history of service dates back to World War II, when Frank ...

Military service is in the blood of the Martincic family of Bridgeville. “Our family had one or two in each branch of the military,” said Jack Martincic, who served three years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Their history of service dates back to World War II, when Frank Martincic, Jac...

25/05/2025

Three Bethel Park High School seniors developed a business project that captured the No. 1 spot in a state competition and was one of the top-rated projects in an international contest.

Twin sisters Brea and Jala Schoffstall and Kelsie Rendulic, all 18, are members of the high school’s DECA ...

Three Bethel Park High School seniors developed a business project that captured the No. 1 spot in a state competition and was one of the top-rated projects in an international contest. Twin sisters Brea and Jala Schoffstall and Kelsie Rendulic, all 18, are members of the high school’s DECA club a...

24/05/2025

FARM MARKET

The Peters Township farmers market returns to Peterswood Park beginning June 4. Hours of operation are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Vendors with homemade, homegrown or handcrafted products are needed. To apply, contact [email protected] or call 724-942-5000.

KIDS ...

FARM MARKET The Peters Township farmers market returns to Peterswood Park beginning June 4. Hours of operation are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Vendors with homemade, homegrown or handcrafted products are needed. To apply, contact [email protected] or call 724-942-5000. KIDS MARKET Children’s ...

21/05/2025

With wins against Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny, respectively, the Mt. Lebanon girls and boys lacrosse teams advanced to the WPIAL championships to defend their titles.

The Lady Blue Devils were scheduled to play Pine-Richland in the Class 3A final while the Lebo boys challenged Shady ...

With wins against Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny, respectively, the Mt. Lebanon girls and boys lacrosse teams advanced to the WPIAL championships to defend their titles. The Lady Blue Devils were scheduled to play Pine-Richland in the Class 3A final while the Lebo boys challenged Shady Side Aca...

21/05/2025

There will be no South Hills teams vying for WPIAL baseball championships this week at EQT Park. However, there is a state title for which to compete as PIAA tournament action commences on June 2.

After winning two games in the District 7 tournament, Bethel Park (18-5) and Peters Township ...

There will be no South Hills teams vying for WPIAL baseball championships this week at EQT Park. However, there is a state title for which to compete as PIAA tournament action commences on June 2. After winning two games in the District 7 tournament, Bethel Park (18-5) and Peters Township (15-8) qua...

21/05/2025

A grand time was had by many during Upper St. Clair’s annual community day celebration.

This year’s theme was “Saddle Up St. Clair,” and residents rode the wave of activities long into the day. Events started with a 5K run and fun walk, dubbed a 1- or 3-mile rodeo.

Brooks Guthridge, ...

A grand time was had by many during Upper St. Clair’s annual community day celebration. This year’s theme was “Saddle Up St. Clair,” and residents rode the wave of activities long into the day. Events started with a 5K run and fun walk, dubbed a 1- or 3-mile rodeo. Brooks Guthridge, 4, was o...

19/05/2025

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, summer in the South Hills will be warmer than normal, but with more precipitation.

While rainfall may be above average, area residents will be flocking to community pools and splash pads to beat the heat.

For the second year in a row, South Fayette ...

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, summer in the South Hills will be warmer than normal, but with more precipitation. While rainfall may be above average, area residents will be flocking to community pools and splash pads to beat the heat. For the second year in a row, South Fayette residents ...