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This podcast features the people, businesses, and events of the North Boroughs of Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue, Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck and Ohio Townships).
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Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Tarra Layne Birdsall, Emsworth vocalist, about her time on NBC’s The Voice and her upcoming concert at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Saturday, December 6th at 7:00. All proceeds benefit Undue Medical Debt, an organization helping those in our community with crippling medical bills. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Cassie and Judy discuss the many upcoming activities at CPCBA. The theme for this season is Finding Hope. Annual Congregational Thanksgiving dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, November 16. Craft Show and Cookie Walk - Sat. December 6 (10-4), Sun. December 7 (11:30-2, Craft Fair only) Tim Heavener and Tarra Layne will present an evening of Christmas Songs, Saturday, December 6, at 7. Tickets $1...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Pastor Heather Schoenewolf and Lisa Long about how CPCBA can address the food insecurity needs of our community.
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Apologies for the static in this episode - it seems to go away after the first minutes. Please don’t let it keep you from hearing this great interview with Megan! Judy talks with Megan Migyanko about the creation of a mural depicting the Borough of Emsworth past and present. This is a cooperative effort with Bellevue Forward. The community is invited to two listening sessions, December 11 (6-8 pm) and...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with the cast of Instant Austen. These talented actors come from all over the Pittsburgh area. Listen to their experiences with this play and others. Community Theatre Players Website: www.bactp.com Play dates: Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 7:30 Sunday, October 19, 3:30 Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 7:30 All Performances are at Community Presbyterian Church...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Learn all about this zany one act play that gives you a crash course on all of Jane Austen’s most memorable novels. Has it been awhile since you read any Jane Austen novels or seen one of the movies? No problem - this episode talks about this unique take on Jane Austen with the fun that the Community Theatre Players always provide. Website www.bactp.com Show dates: October 17-18, 24-25 @7:30 pm (Frid...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Principal Dr. Michael Amick and mural artist Scott Brozovich about how Graffiti Arts cultivates student creativity at Bellevue Elementary. A new mural celebrates the diversity of the school. We also talk about how the changing student population both enhances and challenges life at the school. We also touch on the growth of murals in the Pittsburgh area. See our Facebook page, N...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, about this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Step Right Up!”. Learn about how this year’s VBS will incorporate fun and faith into a time of fellowship for kids and adults alike. Monday through Friday, July 14 through 18. 5-7 PM Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pgh, PA 15202 Questions...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Continuation from the previous episode about Avonworth Sports in the 20th Century. This part covers Winter and Spring sports. Enjoy! Link to presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9rmGU7XmH-DT5HFE_FQuvWdQZ4C7nvY/view?usp=sharing
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This is a reprise of the recent Avonworth Historical Society presentation of the same name - Judy Pastor and Bruce Haughin put together some history of sports at Avonworth last century. This is part one of a two episode series. Part one looks at a history of the Avonworth School District and concentrates on Fall Sports. Part two recounts the history of Winter and Spring sports. Link to presenta...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. We are back with new events in the North Boros! The Community Theatre Players will present the Noel Coward play, Hay Fever, March 28-29 and April 4-5 at 7:30 pm and a special Sunday matinee on March 30 at 3:30. All performances will be at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, 15202. In this episode, Judy talks with Hannah Dearborn, director of this production about&nbs...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Scott Wilwohl of Ben Avon talks about his Christmas pop-up at the former Elste’s Market. Proceeds from this market will help to support the location’s renovation to become the new Avonworth Historical Society office.
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation, outlines the many activities planned in December to celebrate Christmas. Church Website http://cpcba.squarespace.com/ Phone: 412-761-1233 Advent/Christmas Event Calendar http://cpcba.squarespace.com/blog/2024/11/21/christmas-calendar
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This episode is a cross post from Hill By The River podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. In this episode, Judy and Don Smith talk with the new pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. Pastor Heather Schoenewolf has an interesting background and brings a wealth of experience to our church. We are so happy that she has answered the call to our congregation. Church Website: h...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This short episode features an article from the Avonworth Historical Society’s newsletter, The Chronicle. Its author, Paul Templeton, recalls working at the Ben Avon Market in the 1970s. We also recall the grocery store landscape of the North Boros in the mid 20th century. Avonworth Historical Society Website https://www.avonworth-history.org/
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This episode features an article about Eugene Morris, written by Peter Hercenroether for the Avonworth Historical Society newsletter. Eugene passed away over the week-end at the age of 77. Link to article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Cn3T7lYc2Svg9I8KFWjhDHjZAUzvLk8/view?usp=drivesdk
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Cross post from Judy’s other podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Hill By The River. Rev. Susan Rothenberg has been the church’s temporary Pastor since Rev. Donna Giver-Johnston left at the end of 2022. CPCBA thanks Rev. Susan for her excellent leadership and friendship. The church looks forward to new Pastor, Rev. Heather Schoenewolf, who arrives from East Liberty Presbyterian on...
Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, Judy talks with Theresa Gallick about this year’s Bellevue House Tour. It will be a celebration of all things Bellevue, so don’t miss it! Details: Saturday, October 19, 2024 11 am to 4 pm 9 houses and more! Tickets - https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/house-tour/ Or Bellevue UP Church, Lincoln Avenue on day of event
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 for many years. Avonworth Historical Society 7119 Church Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202...
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