WHAT’ S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT AT 8 STAR CUISINE
8 Star Cuisine is a recently opened, family-owned Asian restaurant located at 5375 William Flinn Highway in the Richland Mall Plaza in Gibsonia. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat sushi, hibachi and Asian buffet that highlights the variety and comfort of Asian cuisine.
Guests can enjoy an expansive buffet featuring appetizers, soups and classic dishes prepared fresh throughout the day. Traditional wooden basket steamers filled with warm dumplings and rotating hot selections add an authentic touch and keep the offerings fresh and exciting.
Sushi and hibachi dishes are also made to order and served directly to the table, all included in the All You Can Eat experience. The meal is rounded out with a generous dessert selection, including a self-serve ice cream bar and cakes, making 8 Star Cuisine a satisfying option for sushi lovers, hibachi fans and anyone looking to sample a wide range of flavors.
VENKAT ANNOUNCES OVER $ 60,000 IN STATE FUNDING FOR NHCO
State Rep. Arvin Venkat has announced that through the state’ s Neighborhood Assistance Program, North Hills Community Outreach( NHCO) received $ 63,000 in funding from the state.
This will allow NHCO to implement a Family-Centered Coaching model, which will help to streamline services and empower clients.
Funding will be used for program staff, food pantry supplies, basic necessities and rent / utility assistance to prevent homelessness.
“ The work that North Hills Community Outreach has done in our community has an incredible impact, from keeping our neighbors fed to helping our seniors stay healthy and safe,” Venkat said.
“ I am thankful for the dedication they have to serving our community and proud to continue supporting their efforts.”
The award is one of 90 from the Neighborhood Assistance Program supporting the Southwest region, which includes Allegheny and 13 other counties.
RICHLAND TWP. VFD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual All-You- Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.
It will be held at the VFD’ s social hall, located at 5857 Meridian Road in Gibsonia.
This community event features regular and buckwheat pancakes, fresh sausage, hot cinnamon apples, and beverages. There is no admission charge, but free-will donations are appreciated.
A Chinese auction with a variety of baskets and items will also be held.
Proceeds benefit the fire department’ s general and building funds.
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412 FOOD RESCUE RECEIVES GRANT
412 Food Rescue received a $ 15,000 grant from the Bayer Fund to support its Good Food Project and its Grocery Bagging Program, which work to reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity across the Pittsburgh region.
The grant marked the fourth year that the Bayer Fund has supported the Good Food Project, which transforms surplus high-quality food into nutritious frozen meals distributed to nonprofit partners for community members in need. The organization produces about 1,300 meals each month through this zero-waste kitchen initiative.
The Grocery Bagging Program involves volunteers packing and delivering bags of fresh produce and pantry staples to local housing authority sites, distributing roughly 1,500 pounds of groceries each week.
Leaders from both organizations emphasized the partnership’ s role in creating sustainable, equitable food systems by turning food that might otherwise go to waste into vital nourishment for families facing hunger.
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2026 music scholarship competition, set for May 9 at the Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School in the South Hills. More than $ 16,000 in cash awards will be available for outstanding young musicians.
Eligible applicants include instrumentalists under age 26( as of June 1, 2025) and vocalists under age 30. Students must be full-time music majors at a college, university, or music school—
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