As the summer swim seasons draws to a close and backpacks are stuffed for the start of school, plans continue to move forward for on the Splash Pad project in Bethel Park.
Latest e-Edition
Uniting local businesses to support the betterment of all is, essentially, the central mission of a chamber of commerce. The one in Peters Township succinctly explains that on its Facebook page: "(We are) here for you - promoting the commercial, civic and general interests of the South Hills…
Nearly 200 antique and high-performance vehicles were on display July 10 for the 26th Mt. Lebanon Classic Car Show and Street Festival. The event brought out car enthusiasts and families alike on a sun-drenched afternoon. Several blocks of Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon’s main business district were closed for the car show and festival, along with a block party later in the day. Proceeds from the classic car show benefited the Mt. Police Department’s youth programs.
The surroundings looked quite different for students at Independence Middle School as they began the 2022-23 school year last month.
September is Love Your Library month, and there's lots to love about local libraries in the South Hills.
Washington County will play host to a trio of events that promise something for everyone this summer. If you are a baseball fan, you are in for some exciting action: the DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series returns to Lew Hays PONY Field in Washington Park, and the Washington Wild …
The Southwest Communities Chamber of Commerce is branching out.
McMURRAY – Relaxing one's mind is difficult to do.
Mother’s Day – I hold the duality of this holiday in my hands. On the one, it’s a traditionally happy occasion for many families, a way to honor a loved one and celebrate their accomplishments and sacrifices. On the other hand, I know Mother’s and Father’s Day can be difficult for many peopl…
Local artist Diana Zourelias, whose work has appeared on greeting cards and in Highlights for Children magazine, released her newest coloring book "She Was First! 45 Impressive Women Who Broke Barriers" through Dover Publishing in February.
My two-bedroom apartment currently looks like an Ikea exploded all over it.
Township residents Adam and Tonya Winkler now own three True REST locations in the Pittsburgh area.
The five-member band plays songs of a variety of styles, reflecting its intergenerational composition.
Washington County will play host to a trio of events that promise something for everyone this summer. If you are a baseball fan, you are in for some exciting action: the DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series returns to Lew Hays PONY Field in Washington Park, and the Washington Wild …
The Southwest Communities Chamber of Commerce is branching out.
McMURRAY – Relaxing one's mind is difficult to do.
Mother’s Day – I hold the duality of this holiday in my hands. On the one, it’s a traditionally happy occasion for many families, a way to honor a loved one and celebrate their accomplishments and sacrifices. On the other hand, I know Mother’s and Father’s Day can be difficult for many peopl…
Local artist Diana Zourelias, whose work has appeared on greeting cards and in Highlights for Children magazine, released her newest coloring book "She Was First! 45 Impressive Women Who Broke Barriers" through Dover Publishing in February.
My two-bedroom apartment currently looks like an Ikea exploded all over it.
Township residents Adam and Tonya Winkler now own three True REST locations in the Pittsburgh area.
The five-member band plays songs of a variety of styles, reflecting its intergenerational composition.
Six Upper St. Clair High School students have been selected to participate in the Health Professions Prep program for the spring season at the University of Pittsburgh.
The purpose of the free online program is to promote good mental and physical health, during what can be an especially difficult time of year.
For three years and counting, Ebtehal Badawi has worked with numerous collaborators on painting new versions of her unity-inspiring artwork.
With a successful swing of a wooden propeller, Harry Bochter was ready to celebrate.
Long before the sun rises, before the birds begin to chirp and bus drivers start their engines, Katarina Wertz is ready for action.
Bebop Bonsai Garden serves as a resource for anyone who is interested in an art form that dates back thousands of years.
The distance from the South Hills to Downtown Pittsburgh isn’t all that far, at least as the proverbial crow flies.
My wife often enjoys daydreaming about owning a family business.
Having heard a request from an audience member, Brad Wagner makes an announcement.
Winning was on Christian Fishell’s mind during the second annual My Turn To Tri special needs triathlon Aug. 15 at the Spencer YMCA in Bethel Park.
Armed with Nature's Mace repellent for deer, rabbit and cats, one can enjoy the fruits of gardening. Plowed, toiled and planted in early spring, catch this summer's sensational blooms and welcome birds before they fly away and fade into fall.
For many sportswriters around the area, a surefire way to find an unfamiliar high school football stadium is to scan the horizon through your windshield once you have arrived in the vicinity of the game you are about to cover and find the Friday night lights shining in the distance.
Along with sharing a business venture, Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban and his “Shark Tank” beneficiary Jenny Goldfarb have the common heritage of tracing their roots to the central European nation of Romania.
When President Joe Biden signed the bill into law that established June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, he became responsible for more than just what he called “one of the great honors” of his presidency by creating a new U.S. federal holiday.
Arc Human Services has saddled up with a Bethel Park nonprofit to provide equine-assisted learning experiences for the individuals they serve.
Since the coronavirus pandemic reached Southwestern Pennsylvania in March 2020, the Observer-Reporter’s editorial department has mostly worked from home.
Cleveland, July 2016: Ventriloquist April Brucker is performing with the puppet she calls Donald J. Tramp in a public square outside of the Republican National Convention.
Two weeks after his second COVID-19 vaccination, my friend Mike celebrated by flying to Las Vegas.
Beth Exton enjoys the best of both worlds as the development director of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
The past year has represented the proverbial rollercoaster ride for Mt. Lebanon interior designers Andrea Babb and Dana Mackey.
The clock is hopefully ticking.
Tomato-growing enthusiasts know that proper pollination is key to a healthy crop.
Upcoming Events
-
Sep 25
-
Sep 29
-
Oct 1
-
Oct 2
-
Oct 2
-
Oct 8