North Boros Beat

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Summer is almost over.  A lot of North Boros kids attended the area’s Vacation Bible Schools.  This episodes is a cross post from Judy’s other podcast, Hill By The River, the podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon (CPCBA).  Learn about this very active week for over 40 North Boros kids.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Tracy Ferguson, Dan Simkins, and Lynn Evans of the Avonworth Historical Society about future plans.  Long-time President Tracy will hand over the reigns to Dan.  As plans for the new headquarters at 7119 Church Avenue move forward, we share memories of the former Elste’s Market, a centerpiece of Ben Avon life...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Hear about all the happenings this Summer in Bellevue, including the Big Bellevue Yard Sale, which will be held Saturday, June 22,  from 9-3.  Over 50 yard sales in the Borough of Bellevue and other activities, too.  https://facebook.com/events/s/the-big-bellevue-yard-sale/1810256849469992/ Avonworth Historical Society Lectu...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance.  Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm Friday, April 19, 7:30 pm Saturday, April 20, 2:00 pm Community Theatre Players website: https://bactp.com/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Avonworth Alumni - ever wonder what is going on with the old shop building on Church Avenue?  It is now home to Christopher’s Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to family and caretakers of children in the hospital.  Learn more about this hard working group and it’s founder, Joni D’Alessandro. https://christopherski...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Susann Schneider talks with Mark Lee of LAMP about the services they provide to help people (including many in the North Boros) access books and other reading materials when it is difficult for them to do so.  A lot is going on with this project - Mark and Susann spell it all out. https://mylamp.org/ 1-800-242-0586 This proj...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Guest host, Susann Schneider, talks with Chris Skerlong about the many services provided by the Salvation Army right here in the Boros.  Learn more about the organization behind the bell ringers and what happens to the coins in the kettle.  Salvation Army - North Boroughs Worship and Service Center https://easternusa.salvati...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This episode  gives an informal list of holiday events coming up in the next couple of weeks.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you. Some event links: Avon Club Ben Avon Holiday House Tour https://theavonclub.org/house-tour/ CPCBA Craft Show and Cookie Walk http://cpcba.squarespace.com/ Savoyards https://www.pittsburghs...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Frances Halley from Community Theatre Players about their latest production, “That’s The Spirit”.  In addition to Community Theatre, Fran is an instructor at LaRoche’s “Adventure in Lifelong Learning Program” and she gives us a preview of her upcoming class. Community Theatre Players Website: www.bactp.com...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Alisa Mehlo and Ken Azzarello, both of Bellevue, about the Bayne Library and its interesting history. “Spooky” Tours of Bayne Library - Friday, September 22, 7, 8, and 9 pm. Tickets: https://friendsofbaynelibrary.org/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Michele Carville about this year’s Fall Festival, presented by the Avon Club, in Ben Avon.  The festival will be held on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am to 4 pm.  Food, vendors, music, games for kids - fun for all ages. Website: www.theavonclub.org Avonworth Historical Society www. Avonworth-history.org

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In honor of Betty Haughin’s 100th birthday, we reprise the episode where she tells us what it was like to chronicle life in the North Boros for 43 years.  Betty is still writing emails to many folks of the Boros to this day.  If you would like to send a greeting, her address is 700 S. Green Lane #305 Zelienople, PA. 16063 Sp...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Peyton interviews Coach Lucas about the upcoming Northgate Flames Football season.  Learn more about this steadily improving team. If someone from Avonworth would like to do a similar review on the podcast, please contact Judy Pastor at northborosbeat@gmail.com.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Peyton Celesti who was on the very first North Boros Beat episode in 2019.  Peyton catches us up on his high school activities and paints a picture of life at Northgate.  He also shares his future plans.  Join us for a lively discussion. Pirates vs Cubs August 25, 2023, 7:05 pm PNC Park

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Lynn Tennant Heffley, second grade teacher at Bellevue Elementary, discusses the Photo Mural project.  This gigantic array of photos features student life in the building throughout its history as a high school and as an elementary school.  We also talk about the transition from the Bellevue School District to the merger of...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Faon Conley of Avalon about her cat rescue, Save Our Strays.  Many lucky cats and kitties have found their forever homes through Faon’s work.  Learn more about this non profit cat rescue on this episode. Website: https://saveourstrays.info/ Contact Faon: faonconley@gmail.com Merlin Bird Identification App:...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today, we talk with Jennifer Bett of the Community Theatre Players (CTP) about their latest production, “One Stoplight Town”.   This unique play portrays a small close knit town, similar to our own North Boroughs.  Find out more about this FREE production (donations accepted), held at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avo...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with AHS’s Foreign Exchange Student, Lucy Ha, and Andy Theobald from her host family.  Lucy is from South Korea and has quickly jumped into life here in Pittsburgh.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Hear all about Light Up Night in Bellevue and Avalon on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 5-9 pm.  We talk with Becky Smolens Startzenbach and Paul Morack, planners for the event.  More information: https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/lightup/ https://growavalon.org/ FB Pages https://m.facebook.com/BonaFideBellevue/ https://www....

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Kim McMillan, owner of Cats N’At, a cat boutique, cafe, petting room, and rescue in Wexford.  Similar in concept to Mayim Bialak’s cat cafe on Fox’s “Call Me Cat”, Cats N’At provides cat lovers and cat curious folks alike a chance to enjoy some adorable kitties.  Kim tells us how it started and the success...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This episode has been “crowdsourced” from Facebook and NextDoor posts.  Judy compiles the collective memories of the Bellevue 5 and 10, especially in the 1960s and 70s.  And she reviews what has happened to the building in the years since the store’s 1982 closing. Facebook Page - North Boros Beat Podcast Post-Gazette Article...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Tracy Ferguson, President of the Avonworth Historical Society tells us about the organization’s creation, its extensive resources and how it serves the community.  She also discusses a couple of historical figures from Ben Avon.  Also, learn the story of the Log Cabin, located down by the Emsworth Locks. Website: www. Avonwo...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Hannah Eyler Dearborn of Community Theatre Players about their new comedy production, Southern Fried Funeral.  The play will be performed at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon on October 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm. Website: https://bactp.com/ Tickets: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstor...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk to Leslie (Thomas) Russell and Max Pastor about First Tee Golf, a program that introduces kids to golf and helps them to develop skills with the sport and life in general.  We also talk about the First Tee headquarters at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park and it’s new facilities. And for past Avonwo...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Michael Amick who is starting his second year as Principal of Bellevue Elementary.  He tells us about the joys and challenges of leading a school, after the pandemic.