Friends of the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center

08/28/2026

The graphics, cheers and chants from these football programs are so fantastic!

T-I-G-E-R-S! Grrrrreat!

North Allegheny Football

08/27/2026

WHO WAS...

Newman Stadium is synonymous with NA sports, but who was Newman?

Dr. Carl A. Newman (1920-2007) was superintendent of North Allegheny School District from 1966-1981. He lead the district during the NASH construction, but the stadium was a late addition. It was not built with the rest of the school because residents raised concerns over tax increases.

Before coming to NASD, he worked in the school districts of Pitcairn, Monroeville-Pitcairn and Gateway.

08/26/2026

Do you have any items, photos or memorabilia from things that have disappeared from our area in the last 20 years? Millennials are nostalgic too! Contact us at [email protected] if you think we have something we'd be interested in. Old NA uniforms, tshirts, candid school photos, etc.

📸credit: Camille Catherine

08/25/2026

Borough of Bradford Woods is the smallest municipality in the North Allegheny School District and also was the last established. Settlers seeking farm land cam e in the early 1800s, but growth was slow. With the arrival of the Harmony Short Line in 1908, the area's appeal as an ideal rustic location for summer homes away from the smokey city began to take hold. The North Pittsburgh Realty Company purchased lots and advertised the modern mode of access to the city and a glamorous "country life". People came for the summers and stayed. These ads do sound pretty convincing!

In 1915, residents petitioned the court to separate from Marshall Township and became the Borough of Bradford Woods.

Historical info from Joe Bullick's Tour archives, permanent collection of the HCC.

08/24/2026

We know you like old stuff just like we do. Join us on Friday, September 18th to cruise into Community Day weekend with the Frank and Barb Farina Memorial Car cruise! 🚗🎶

For years, the Frank J. Farina Memorial Car Cruise has brought together car enthusiasts, families, and supporters of The Farina Foundation for an afternoon of classic cars, live music, food, and community. This year, that tradition continues under a new name: the Frank & Barb Farina Memorial Car Cruise. Farina Foundation

For more info, visit https://townofmccandless.org/479/The-Frank-Barb-Farina-Memorial-Car-Cruis.

08/21/2026

We had such a great time last night going back to 1986 to celebrate Ross Park Mall's 40th birthday!

This shovel is from the groundbreaking in 1985 and the poster celebrates the grand opening ceremony from August 15-17, 1986.

Scott Baret
Shovel on loan from the West View Historical Society.

08/20/2026

Registration for tonight's presentation on Ross Park Mall is FULL!

We have 3 speakers left for 2026 and they're not ones you're going to want to miss! Sign up now at https://secure.rec1.com/PA/mccandless-pa/catalog

08/19/2026

Our friends at the The Depreciation Lands Museum are having a Revolutionary Celebration on September 26. Join in the celebration!

** Hear Ye! Hear Ye! ** The Depreciation Lands Museum presents a SemiQuincentennial Ball on September 26, 2026.

Join us for a lively dinner-and-dancing costume ball to celebrate our nation's Independence! Dress up in colonial costume, or just your fanciest modern ball gown and get ready to party like it's 1776!

Scan the QR code below today for your ticket to the past!

08/19/2026

Only 3 King's Family Restaurants still stand in Western PA. The King's at Thorn Hill in Marshall Township (by T-Bones) closed in 2017. I could really go for a Frownie right now!

08/18/2026

School's Open! Drive Carefully!

Dr. Newman is pictured on the left. Anyone recognize the other gentleman?

North Allegheny School District