Bethel's Bounty bigger and better this year
Now in its 32nd year, Bethel’s Bounty is moving to the Library Volunteer Fire Hall on Nov. 15 to accommodate a growing crowd, featuring unlimited samplings from more than 20 restaurants, bakeries, breweries and other vendors along with small vendors and raffles. Bethel Park High School DECA members and Bethel Park Community Foundation interns Aruzhan Akhmetkhali and Kristina Adhikari spearheaded a marketing campaign — including a pop-up sale at the high school — to introduce the community’s longest-running tradition to a new audience. Tickets are $50 and available at Evey True Value Hardware and Rental, 5779 Library Road, or by calling 412-835-5780.
Make-A-Wish granted a mermaid-themed trip for a 3-year-old from Bethel Park
Three-year-old Maeve Krieger of Bethel Park, who spent two years battling leukemia and dreamed of becoming a mermaid like Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” had her wish granted by Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia with a mermaid-themed trip to Boca Raton, Fla., in August. Maeve, now in remission, and her family enjoyed days of beach, pools and make-believe — including a meeting with real mermaids who gave her a pink and purple tail. Inspired by the support they received, her parents have since raised $30,000 for the UPMC Children’s Free Care Fund to help other families facing similar challenges.
Pennsylvania legislature unanimously passes the ‘Jon Gentile Act’
Bethel Park students, a grieving widow, and a state lawmaker spent years turning one teacher’s tragic death into a statewide water safety law
Bethel Park German students celebrate National German Week
Classes raise $163 for animal rescue, compete in fairy-tale writing contest
Community holds official dedication of new Bethel Park Elementary School
Students, teachers, and community members celebrated the official dedication of Bethel Park Elementary School. The new school is for students in grades K-5.