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GIRL SCOUTS 2026 BOARD LEADERSHIP
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania( GSHPA) announced its 2026 Board Leadership and Committee appointments, welcoming new and returning community leaders who will help guide the organization’ s mission across its 30-county service area.
Renee Mattei Montgomery was named board chair, Adrienne Vicari was appointed board vice chair, and Daniel Sheaffer Jr. will continue serving as treasurer. Several members at large and committee leaders were also appointed to support governance, strategic planning, fundraising and financial oversight.
GSHPA leaders noted that the board’ s expertise and community connections will help expand opportunities for girls to build confidence, develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in their communities.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ADDS WOMEN’ S WRESTLING
Chatham University is starting a women’ s wrestling program this year, joining one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The team is currently recruiting and will begin training and competition this fall under the leadership of coach Pat Durocher.
The addition comes as women’ s wrestling continues a rapid rise at the collegiate level, with the NCAA set to hold its first official women’ s wrestling championship in 2026. There are now more opportunities for local student-athletes to continue wrestling throughout their college years.
Chatham competes in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference alongside schools including Bethany, Hiram, Washington & Jefferson and Waynesburg.
PITTSBURGH PET EXPO OFFERS THREE DAYS OF FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Gather the family— including your pet on a leash— and head to the Pittsburgh Pet Expo Nov. 6 – 8 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The largest pet expo in the United States will feature competitions, demonstrations, giveaways, photos with Santa and much more.
Entertainment may include high-flying dogs, performing pigs, racing turtles and more. Pet enthusiasts can celebrate their love of animals of all types— from dogs and cats to birds and fish, to snakes and turtles, ferrets and pigs— and enjoy two full acres of pet-related fun for the entire family, including 300 + exhibitor booths and numerous shelter and rescue organizations.
For information about the Pittsburgh Pet Expo, presented by Yinzer Dog Pet Products, and advance tickets, visit pghpetexpo. com. n
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