At the end of Mt. Lebanon’s Inglewood Drive is a set of pedestrian stairs that has been closed for the better part of a decade.Nearby residents would like to see the steps put back into use.“We’ve fielded a few calls over the years, but it seems that there’s more interest currently than ...
As is the case no matter what the circumstance, Craig Hodgkins’ medical service dog, Foxy, accompanied him during a recent hospital stay.So the dog was present when he received a visit from his neurosurgeon.“All of a sudden, she sits up,” Hodgkins said of Foxy. “She looks at him, and ...
War heroes don’t have to be human.As a dedicated advocate on behalf of animals, Peters Township resident Faith Bjalobok was aware that four-legged friends – two-legged with wings, as well – had distinguished themselves during various military encounters.But she didn’t know the depth of ...
Poems from two Fort Couch Middle School students, Anelise Castrodale and Erin Wells, were recently selected for publication in the Creative Communication poetry contest.Erin’s poem “Demons” and Anelise’s poem “Take Me Back” will be published in a student poetry anthology. Only the ...
Motivation tends to wane for practically everyone during the winter, let alone people with serious health problems.Starting Jan. 23, the Pittsburgh nonprofit Cancer Bridges is offering a free online program called “Happy Feet: A Wellness Community.” The purpose is to promote good mental and ...
After 18 years in business, a Mt. Lebanon resident is poised to bring a facet of it to his hometown.The municipality has agreed to lease space in the North Garage on Washington Road to East End Brewing Co., owned by Scott Smith, plus enter into a license agreement for abutting outside space. An ...
