WHAT’ S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
PITTSBURGH PET EXPO OFFERS THREE DAYS OF FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Take the family— and your pet on a leash— to the Pittsburgh Pet Expo, Nov. 6 – 8 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. This huge expo features three days of competitions, demonstrations, giveaways, photos with Santa and much more.
Entertainment includes high-flying dogs, performing pigs and racing turtles. Pet enthusiasts can celebrate their love of animals of all types— from dogs and cats to birds and fish to snakes and turtles to 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.
GIRL SCOUTS 2026 BOARD LEADERSHIP
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania( GSHPA) announced 2026 board leadership and committee appointments, welcoming new and returning community leaders who will help guide the organization’ s mission across the 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.
VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE EARNS FOUR-STAR RATING
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has received a fourstar rating in the 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, a significant improvement from one star the previous year.
The ratings evaluate hospitals based on measures that include mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely, effective care. VA Pittsburgh leaders credited the achievement to the dedication of staff members and their commitment to providing highquality care for veterans.
The healthcare system serves nearly 80,000 veterans annually through its medical centers and outpatient clinics across Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ADDS WOMEN’ S WRESTLING
Chatham University has launched a women’ s wrestling program, joining one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The team has been recruiting and will begin training and competition this fall under the leadership of coach Pat Durocher.
The addition comes as women’ s wrestling continues its rapid rise at the collegiate level, with the NCAA set to hold its first official women’ s wrestling championship in 2026.
Chatham competes in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, which includes Bethany, Hiram, Washington & Jefferson, Waynesburg and others.
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS LAUNCHES $ 500 MILLION CAMPAIGN
Carnegie Museums publicly launched the ALL TOGETHER campaign, a $ 500 million fundraising effort to support new exhibits, educational programming, accessibility initiatives and facility improvements across the Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Kamin Science Center, and Andy Warhol Museum.
The campaign has already raised $ 360 million toward the goal, funding projects including Sports360 at the science center, The Pop District by The Warhol and renovations to Carnegie Music Hall. Future plans include new early learning experiences, outdoor space enhancements, and additional exhibits designed to expand access and engagement for the more than 1.5 million people the museums serve each year.
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