Fox Chapel Herald

12/29/2025

A lifelong Sharpsburg resident, antique aficionado and volunteer board member for the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization recently was recognized for eight years of service.

Charles “Chas” Smith Jr. retired from SNO in December.

He was recognized with the distinguished Board Service Award for outstanding volunteerism by board chair Lauren Bucaro.

A lifelong Sharpsburg resident, antique aficionado and volunteer board member for the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization recently was recognized for eight years of service. Charles “Chas” Smith Jr. retired from SNO in December. He was recognized with the distinguished Board Service Awa...

12/29/2025

Jodi Klebick is relishing her role as executive director of the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization, a nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for Sharpsburg residents.

Klebick, who was hired in 2024, resides in Highland Park, but most days she can be found at SNO’s headquarters at 511 S. Main St.

Jodi Klebick is relishing her role as executive director of the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization, a nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for Sharpsburg residents. Klebick, who was hired in 2024, resides in Highland Park, but most days she can be found at SNO’s headquarters at 5...

12/28/2025

In an age of artificial intelligence, Dennis Underwood is working it “old school.”

He is prioritizing face time.

Underwood is CEO of Cyber Crucible, a cybersecurity software company in Fox Chapel that focuses on preventing data theft, identity theft and ransomware. He said the introduction of mainstream AI in the job has changed the way his company operates. Rather than decreasing the amount of human interaction that occurs within his company, it has increased it.

Dennis Underwood, CEO of Cyber Crucible in Fox Chapel, said AI has prompted his company to focus on increased face time with job candidates. Underwood is pictured here Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (Louis B. Ruediger | Triblive)

12/27/2025

A courtyard renovation project at Sharpsburg Community Library is being sent back to the drawing board after contract bids for the work came in over budget.

Council unanimously voted to reject the bids.

Sharpsburg Community Library’s courtyard renovation plans have been sent back to the drawing board. (Justin Vellucci | TribLive)

12/26/2025

Full-time Pittsburgh River Rescue diver Greg Tersine spends much of his time in and around water, so building a floating house on the Allegheny River felt natural for the water-loving Blawnox resident.

“I grew up on the rivers,” said Tersine, a homeowner in Blawnox and Squirrel Hill. “I was looking for a unique opportunity, and the home floats on about 24 feet of water.”

Full-time Pittsburgh River Rescue diver Greg Tersine spends much of his time in and around water, so building a floating house on the Allegheny River felt natural for the water-loving Blawnox resident. “I grew up on the rivers,” said Tersine, a homeowner in Blawnox and Squirrel Hill. &ld...

12/23/2025

The showcase is open to students in kindergarten through grade 12 from throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, and all work must feature metal as a material or in the process of creating the art. The show features small works in aluminum, pewter, copper, brass, and silver.

Fox Chapel Area High School sophomores Paulomi Goel and Ottilie Happold won first place in Duo Interpretation at the Pine-Richland High School Speech and Debate Tournament. (Courtesy FCASD)

12/22/2025

A man living in the Blawnox Apartments is behind bars after being accused of pulling a gun on two Allegheny County Housing Authority employees performing a welfare check.

Mark Wayne McDaniel, 64, faces two aggravated assault charges stemming from the incident that brought a large police presence from about noon to 2 p.m. Monday to the apartment building at 701 Center Ave.

A man living in the Blawnox Apartments is behind bars after being accused of pulling a gun on two Allegheny County Housing Authority employees performing a welfare check. Mark Wayne McDaniel, 64, faces two aggravated assault charges stemming from the incident that brought a large police presence fro...

12/22/2025

A large police presence was reported around 2 p.m. at the Blawnox Apartments, 701 Center Ave. There was an incident with a man on the eighth floor, according to the borough official.

A barricade situation at a high-rise apartment building in Blawnox ended with a man in custody, according to a borough official. A large police presence was reported around 2 p.m. at the Blawnox Apartments, 701 Center Ave. There was an incident with a man on the eighth floor, according to

12/21/2025

Here are the Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for this week.

12/20/2025

St. Margaret Foundation welcomed students from the third and fourth grade classes of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy on Dec. 3 to help spread holiday cheer. The students decorated the Christmas tree in the hospital’s lobby with handmade ornaments.

CDTCA students Jacob Redd and Elizabeth Mazza-Ludwick with UPMC St. Margaret’s Faith Colen and Mary Lee Gannon. (Courtesy CTDCA)

12/19/2025

Aspinwall property owners will not have to pay more in borough real estate taxes next year.
Council unanimously voted Dec. 10 to pass its 2026 spending plan and maintain the millage rate at 8.36 mills, including 0.5-mill for public safety.

Aspinwall property owners will not have to pay more in borough real estate taxes next year. Council unanimously voted Dec. 10 to pass its 2026 spending plan and maintain the millage rate at 8.36 mills, including 0.5-mill for public safety. There were no changes to the budget from its proposed

12/18/2025

Fox Chapel Council soon will have a vacancy as one of its members is stepping down to become the borough’s next mayor. In the spirit of passing the torch, Mayor Alex Scott III passed a green hat with a fox on it to Councilman Jonathan Colton on Nov. 17.

Fox Chapel Mayor-elect Jonathan Colton receives a hat from outgoing Mayor Alex Scott III at the council meeting Nov. 17. (Michael DiVittorio | TribLive)