Tawnya Panizzi

Pittsburgh

Staff Writer at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Highlands senior graduates from CCAC Dual Enrollment program before earning high school diploma

3 weeks ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

For Alex Lane McCants, earning a college certificate before graduating from high school was a no-brainer. A Highlands senior, McCants is one of 11 regional students to participate in the Dual Enrollment program at Community College of Allegheny County. Other students attend Pine-Richland, Montour, Allderdice and Baldwin, among others. Open to juniors and seniors, the initiative provides students with college-level classes — free or low-cost — before they earn a high school diploma.
Fourth Avenue Bridge in Tarentum, over Bull Creek, closed

3 weeks ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

The Fourth Avenue Bridge over Bull Creek in Tarentum is closed after a sinkhole formed near the span. Borough engineers said a storm sewer line beneath the road collapsed, causing ground instability. It poses a risk to the bridge and surrounding infrastructure, according to an online post by the borough.
Building the Valley: Yesterday's Kidz offers top-notch resale items in Tarentum

4 weeks ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

Joyce McElwain said she’s guaranteed to be in a good mood at work. “When I get here and look at these little clothes, I smile,” said McElwain of Arnold. She opened a children’s consignment shop in Tarentum this month with business partner and friend Lisa Marnell of Apollo. Yesterday’s Kidz Resale Boutique is at 312 E. Sixth Ave., in the space formerly occupied by The Buzz smoothie bar. That shop closed after a 2023 fire.
River Rec Day set at Allegheny RiverTrail Park

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

Annie Tritsch and her children describe Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall as a magical place where they spend time collecting pinecones, exploring trails and roller skating. “It’s a beautiful place for kids to connect with nature and see the river, run and play,” Tritsch said. A summer kick-off at the park will feature fun, food and fitness in an effort to connect even more people to the riverfront amenities.
ATI's Specialty Rolled Products lands long-term Airbus deal

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

ATI has a multi-year contract with Airbus, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer and largest producer of airliners. The majority of the deal will be served by Specialty Rolled Products, ATI’s Harrison facility, with other operations in Brackenridge, Vandergrift, Latrobe and Washington, PA.
Pine-Richland school put on lockdown Tuesday while police searched for suspect

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

Wexford Elementary School in the Pine-Richland School District was forced into lockdown for a short while Tuesday after a suspect fled from police during a traffic stop in McCandless. No injuries were reported. Northern Regional Police Chief Bryan DeWick told TribLive news partner WTAE that officers attempted a traffic stop along McKinney Road but the man driving the vehicle refused to pull over.
Allegheny County launches first-of-a-kind free audio tours at Hartwood Acres sculpture garden

1 month ago | mahoningmatters.com | Tawnya Panizzi

May 24-Visitors to Hartwood Acres can pop in their headphones to hear highlights of Pittsburgh's industrial legacy while taking in the park's impressive sculpture garden. It's part of a mission to provide more people access to world-class art. Allegheny County on Thursday launched a new initiative to offer free, self-guided audio tours of the $5 million Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden. It features a dozen large-scale pieces of art first gifted to the park in the mid-1980s.
Fox Chapel Area students help keep Pittsburgh bird-friendly

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

Ornithologists say nearly 600 million birds die every year in North America from window collisions. Students at Fox Chapel Area High School are working to reduce those numbers.
Highlands voters will choose between 3 for 2 available seats in Region 2; other races decided

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

Nominees for Highlands School Board were solidified Tuesday, with two incumbents and three newcomers on the November ballot. There are four seats up for election. In Region 1, which covers Tarentum and Fawn, incumbent Bobbie Neese ran unopposed. In Region 2, which includes Brackenridge and parts of Harrison, incumbent Debra Lehew and candidate Jeff Thimons secured the top two spots on the Democratic ticket.
Tarentum spray park opening scheduled after minor delay

1 month ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi

After a slight setback, the countdown is on for the opening of Tarentum’s popular spray park. The facility along First Avenue is scheduled to open May 30, a bit later than usual. Manager Dwight Boddorf said the section typically opens on or near Memorial Day but was pushed back after a vehicle crash this spring damaged the fence. Plans are pending a final inspection by the borough. Because the fence is a specialty item, it has taken time to construct and be delivered.