Monroeville Times Express
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 23, 2026
Edgewood John Mason sold property at 151 W. Hutchinson Ave. to Michael and Morgan Rotar for $716,500. Forest Hills LJIC Real Estate Management Co. LLC sold property at 1723 Ardmore Blvd. to Steel City Capital Partners LLC for $420,000. M&M Associated Enterprises Inc. sold property at 33 Kenmore Ave. to...
Spectrum Charter cuts ribbon on new, expanded location in MonroevilleVideo
The building is larger, but the mission remains the same. That’s what Spectrum Charter School CEO and Principal Matt Erickson told parents, students and staff in Monroeville on Thursday night. The building is the former Philips offices on Golden Mile Highway, and the newest tenant is Spectrum Charter School./ Spectrum...
Gateway eyes return to postseason after near miss
The Gateway football team found itself close to a WPIAL Class 5A playoff spot last year. In fact, one point separated the Gators from the postseason. A 29-28 loss to Armstrong dropped Gateway into a tiebreaker which it lost out to the River Hawks and Kiski Area. The Gators also...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 16, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Timothy Jay Valentine sold property at 404 Atlantic Ave. to Kyle and Alyssa Spangler for $283,000. Edward Kochuba Jr. sold property at 408 Washington Road to et al for $105,000. Monroeville Stephanie Shriver Byrne sold property at 2254 Monroeville Road to Christopher Adamson for $175,000. Penn...
Self-taught artist to exhibit ‘Layers of Identity’ at Monroeville Public Library
When Sayeed A. Syed was 8 years old, his father, Osman Syed, died. Art was a way to help the young boy deal with his grief. Syed began making pencil drawings of movie actors, historical kings and queens, and portraits of people. “Art has been part of my life since...
Allegheny, Westmoreland Mini-THON programs raise $633K for pediatric cancer charity
High school students from 11 Western Pennsylvania Mini-THON programs raised $633,000 in 2025-26 for a pediatric cancer charity. Schools throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states participates in Mini-THON, which is inspired by Penn State’s THON — a yearlong fundraising effort that culminates in a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. The world’s...
Monroeville youth Tres Butler III drives toward a bright future in golf
Tres Butler III wasn’t yet 2 years old when he was introduced to golf. “We would sit on the couch and watch the Golf Channel together,” said Sly Butler, Tres’ father. “He would hold a stuffed golf club and would swing it like the players he would see on TV....
At the library: Upcoming events at Monroeville Public Library
Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings and to register for programs, visit monroevillelibrary.org. To reach the library by phone, call 412-372-0500. Regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9...
In brief: Community Day rescheduled, East End Kids auditions, local live music and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Rescheduled Community Day set for Sept. 26 The Municipality of Monroeville and Monroeville Foundation recently announced the rescheduled date for Community Day. Community Day will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road....
‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Steel City Con early following medical issue
Actor Christopher Lambert will not return to Steel City Con in Monroeville this weekend. On Saturday, Lambert was transported by ambulance for medical treatment following a medical issue at the event. He collapsed while signing autographs, according to a TMZ report. Lambert is best known for his roles as Connor...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 9, 2026
Churchill Gary Pete sold property at 1515 Williamsburg Place to Matthew and Courtney Grazulis for $272,500. Edgewood Trella LLC sold property at 110 Elm St. to Clonbur Holdings LLC for $315,000. Amber Johnson sold property at 127 Lincoln Ave. to Hollie Ramaley for $475,000. Michael Hillwig Shea sold property at...
Man pleads guilty in 2021 Monroeville drug bust
A North Braddock man who was arrested nearly five years ago in Monroeville with almost 1,000 baggies of fentanyl and heroin pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court. Darion Ethridge, 26, is expected to be ordered to serve 7½ years in prison as part of a plea agreement when he is...
Monroeville theater camp goes from auditions to performance — in 1 week
Putting together a musical in just one week, with a cast of children in grades 3 through 8, might seem like an insurmountable challenge. Don’t tell that to the staff, volunteers and participants at Gateway Musical and the Monroeville Recreation & Parks Department’s annual Summer Theater Camp — they’ve been...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 2, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Erin Gallo sold property at 1932 Ardmore Blvd. to Bryan Pustay and Shannon Wuerthele for $380,000. John Huggins sold property at 425 Edgewood Road to Dylan Sage Opalinski and Kayla Jordan Holsopple for $306,600. Monroeville Norbert Klaasen sold property at 120 Kelly Court to Janell Marie...
School, parish team up for 2026 SummerFest in Monroeville
Members of the Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish and Divine Mercy Academy communities teamed up July 16-18 for SummerFest, marking the first festival hosted jointly by the parish and school since their formation. Divine Mercy Academy, a preschool through eighth grade Catholic school established in 2018, partnered with Christ the...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 26, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill DK Rentals LLC sold property at 308 Edgewood Drive to John and Sherri Lynn Ciko for $275,000. Forest Hills Loren Paul Fiffik sold property at 419 Burlington Road to Kyle Beveridge for $310,000. Virginia Woods sold property at 1987 Centurion Drive Apt 311 to Joann Morse for...
Monroeville artist’s exhibit celebrates finding joy in everyday life despite chronic illness
For Laura Patchen, every completed painting represents more than a finished work of art. It is a reminder that creativity can flourish even when living with a progressive disease. Patchen’s exhibit, “Scenes From a Joyous Life,” will be on display July 31-Aug. 26 in the Elaine Biondi Gallery Space at...
‘She is stabbing me’: Pitcairn woman faces trial in daylight attack
A Pitcairn woman is headed to trial on charges she tried to kill a woman during a daylight street fight this spring by repeatedly stabbing her over what police called “relations with a male.” Kimberly Jo Rexroad, 48, was held for trial on attempted homicide and eight other charges following...
Monroeville man held for trial in fatal East McKeesport crash
A Monroeville man is headed to trial on charges he killed a motorist in a crash last year while driving with what police said was a blood alcohol level more than double the legal limit. Allegheny County Police earlier this month charged Aaron Bertoluzzi, 62, with causing the two-car crash...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 19, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Estate of Kevin McQuoid sold property at 229 Dewey St. to Rebecca Davis and Rebecca Roth for $215,000. Getgo Portfolio 2 L.P. sold property at S. Braddock Ave. to Giant Eagle Inc. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $1,270,615). Elena Facchini sold property...
Shapiro touts public education funding in state budget during Gateway visit
At a school district like Gateway in Monroeville, increased state funding for public education has led to higher graduation rate and test scores, district and state officials said Thursday. Gov. Josh Shapiro, district leaders and staff and a slew of area elected officials participated in a ceremonial signing of the...
Monroeville shifts date for August work session and citizens’ night meeting
Monroeville Council is changing the date for its August citizens’ night and council work session meeting. Instead of the traditional first Tuesday of the month, it will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 6. That is because the municipality will be hosting its annual National Night Out with the Monroeville...
Emotions flare as Monroeville residents debate library’s Pride Month display
Emotions continued to run high Tuesday night in Monroeville, as people once again packed council’s voting meeting to weigh in on the removal of a Pride Month book display in the children’s section of the Monroeville Public Library. “The question isn’t whether adults be free to discuss these issues, but...
Gateway Heights takes home title at 56th Monroeville Invitational
It almost is certain that the second Saturday in July will produce temperatures reaching into the 80s. And that was the case over the weekend as Garden City Pool hosted an annual outdoor swimming tradition. Despite the expected warmth, there was no rain to dampen the setting or the spirits...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 12, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Wayne Schwoegl sold property at 146 Highland Ave. to Katherine Erazo for $185,900. Edwin Atwood sold property at 240 Wilkins Ave. to Joseph Brannagan and Ryan Wagner for $155,000. Churchill William Monroe McCall Jr. sold property at 2415 Collins Road to Dimas and Simrin Perez for $310,000....
