North Boros Beat

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. We talk with Tylar Melfi of the North Boros Salvation Army Worship and Service Center about about the event, A Dance With The World II, which will be held September 10.  This event, which focuses on the.music and food of Native American people, was  held last year at Avalon Park and was a success with young and old alike.  T...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today is the last of our series of North Boros churches.  We talk with Chris Skerlong of Community Presbyterian .church of Ben Avon and Mark Shannon of Emsworth UP Church about their congregations throughout the ages.  

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we cover two churches of Emsworth - Sacred Heart Roman Catholic and St. James Lutheran.  

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. We continue our history of North Boros’ churches by featuring the current use of the former Ben Avon United Methodist Church.  We talk with the current owner.   Email:  northborosbeat@gmail.com Facebook:  North Boros Beat Podcast

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we dive into the history of Avalon Churches, both past and present. FB page - North Boros Beat Podcast Email - northborosbeat@gmail.com Website -  https://northborosbeat.buzzsprout.com/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we take a look at the history of Bellevue’s churches, past and present.    Other Boros will be covered in the next episode.  Questions? Email northborosbeat@gmail.com FB:  North Boros Beat Podcast Bellevue Centennial Historical Booklet: http://www.bonafidebellevue.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Bellevue-Centennial-Book...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk about a favorite spot between Ben Avon and Emsworth (actually in Kilbuck) called Vinegar Hollow. Avonworth Historical Society https://www.avonworth-history.org/ Hollow Oak Land Trust Brewhaha https://hollowoak.org/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we travel across the Ohio River to talk with Tim Killmeyer of Robinson Township.  Tim is the creator of his own YouTube channel called “Time Travel with Tim” where he combines historical photos with current pictures and videos of the McKees Rocks area.  We also talk about the building of the McKees Rocks Bridge and Ohi...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we learn about the history of the Community Theatre Players (CTP), based in Ben Avon, and their upcoming performance of a murder mystery party, The Great British Bump Off.  Mace Porac, Vice President of CTP, “spills the tea” on this and past shows.  Join us for a lively conversation.  CTP website - link for performance...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today, we review some of our favorite moments from the last two and a half years of the North Boros Beat.  If you would like to listen to any of our past episodes, find them on Apple Podcasts or on our website https://northborosbeat.buzzsprout.com/ If you have an idea for the podcast, please contact us at Northborosbeat@gmai...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Christopher Brewer and several of his students from the Music Note of Ben Avon..  The Music Note opened in April of this year and has quickly growth to encompass 300 students.  Christopher gives us an update on the music studios offerings and activities. https://themusicnotebenavon.wixsite.com/themusicnote...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk with Erin Nordmann about the Avon Club Holiday House Tour.  The tour will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, and will feature seven Ben Avon homes and more festivities.  For more informations and tickets: https://theavonclub.org/house-tour/ Questions?  Email tickets@theavonclub.org Many thanks to...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Camp Horne Road is a well known traffic artery for North Boros people. This episode discusses the history of Camp Horne, now known as Avonworth Community Park.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we learn about the Saltworks Theatre Company that recently relocated to Avalon from Oakland.  Saltworks addresses the needs of children and youth through innovative dramatic works. https://www.saltworks.org/ Facebook - Saltworks Theatre Company

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, Judy talks with Brian Haughin about their memories of the Bellevue Theatre and its role in North Boros life in the 1960s through 1990s.  

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Ben Avon resident, Gene Henderson, about birdwatching in the local area.  Some links for resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/ https://ebird.org/home  Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab iPhone App

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Tylar Melfi of the Salvation Army North Boroughs Worship and Service Center in Avalon.  Tylar tells us the origin story of the Salvation Army itself and what led to the construction of its new building on South Home Avenue in Avalon.  We also talk about two events coming up - a Cook Out and Open House on F...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk to Tom Baker, Abby Kelly, and Nancy Jones of North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) about the North Boroughs 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.  NHCO is the new sponsor of this event after the closure of the Bellevue YMCA.  We also talk with members of the Northgate Cross Country Team.  The race benefits Northgate Cross Co...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today, we talk with Monica Shields of Capricious Goats, LLC, about her goatscaping business.  Her clients include projects in Ben Avon, Bellevue and Ohio Township.  Monica’s crew of goats clear both public and private lands, eating the invasive Japanese Knot Weed and dreaded Poison Ivy.  The goats are adorable and productive...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk about several community gardening projects in the North Boros with Joe Angelelli, Linda Carroll, and Alyssa Crawford. Contact information for the Bellevue Herb Garden:  linda@bonafidebellevue.org.  Info for the NHCO Organic Garden: nhco.org/garden.  Podcast: Get to know NHCO

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. We talk with Paul Cusick about the John Hermann Museum on Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue.  Learn about the artist, the museum’s history and the special events that are held here.  If you would like more information about the museum, contact Paul at pacusick1@verizon.net.  

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk with Craig Morrow, owner and operator of Bicycle Heaven.  Bicycle Heaven has been named as the number one tourist attraction in Pittsburgh by TripAdvisor.  Learn all about this eclectic bike shop and museum and its ties to the North Boros. 

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. We talk with Karen Klicker, Director, and student cast members, Gage Watson, Luke Hilliard, and Annajean Patalano, about presenting this much loved musical at the end of a very challenging school year. Ticket information - Northgate (live and streaming) Ngate.booktix.com (tickets on sale May 1) Ticket information - Avonworth...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk with Deborah Frauenholz and Avonworth students about how the show must go on, even during this unusual year.  Learn about this ambitious undertaking and how you can view the performance.  Note: the sound quality of the first minute or so is not up to standard due to recording outside, but it does imp...

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with Erin Williams and Heather Knepper of Ben Avon about their home based businesses, focusing on successes and challenges.   Both Erin and Heather have sold their products at the Bellevue Farmers Market.