WHAT’ S NEWS IN HAMPTON
AQUINAS ACADEMY OF PITTSBURGH RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Aquinas Academy was nationally recognized by Niche as one of the Best Schools in America for 2026, ranking # 1 Co-Ed Catholic High School and K – 12 School in Pennsylvania and # 26 in the nation— highlighting its excellence in academics, faith and community.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL BOB FRYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its 20th annual Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship($ 5,000) and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship($ 2,500)— both awarded to outstanding undergraduate journalism students pursuing careers in print, broadcasting or multimedia.
Applicants must be sophomores or juniors enrolled in accredited colleges or universities with permanent residence in one of 29 Western Pennsylvania counties. Winners will be honored at the annual Golden Quills Awards Dinner in Pittsburgh, and scholarship funds will be applied directly to their school accounts.
The application deadline is Feb. 9, 2026, with recipients notified by April 15. Applications and details are available at westernpapressclub. org, or by contacting the Press Club at pressclubwpa @ gmail. com or 412.281.7778.
RED CROSS CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS
The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania issued an urgent call for volunteers as disaster response demands continue to grow.
With volunteers making up 90 % of its workforce, the organization is seeking help to respond to both local emergencies, like home fires, and largescale disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires.
Key opportunities include serving on Disaster Action Teams to support families after local emergencies, working in local shelters, or traveling nationwide to assist after major disasters.
For more details, visit redcross. org / volunteer or send email to gparecruitment @ redcross. org.
MOLINARI’ S NEW BOOK CAPTURES PITTSBURGH PENGUINS’ LEGACY
Just in time for hockey season, Reedy Press released“ The Pittsburgh Penguins: An Illustrated Timeline” by veteran sportswriter Dave Molinari.
This hardcover, photo-rich volume traces the team’ s journey from its rocky beginnings in 1967 through decades of highs and lows, culminating in five Stanley Cup victories and the rise of superstars like Mario Lemieux, Jaromír Jágr, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby.
Molinari, who covered the Penguins for more than 40 years and has been honored as a journalist by the Hockey Hall of Fame, captures both the legends and the lesser-known figures who shaped the franchise.
The book is available wherever books are sold, and you can also check online for interviews and appearances of the author.
2026 LUCKY NUMBER TICKETS AVAILABLE
The Sisters of Divine Providence announced the availability of 2026 Lucky Number tickets. The fundraiser is based on the Pick 3 Evening PA Lottery game.
Each $ 25 number is valid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026— yours for the entire year! Daily winners receive a minimum of $ 25 up to $ 150 on select days throughout the year when their three-digit number is selected. Gift orders are available.
To participate in the 2026 Lucky Number fundraiser, visit cdpsisters. org / luckynumber or call 412.635.5401. It helps support the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. ■
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