WHAT’ S NEWS IN SOUTH FAYETTE
ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST PROTECTS 42 ACRES ALONG THE PANHANDLE TRAIL
Allegheny Land Trust( ALT) has permanently protected 42 acres of green space along the Panhandle Trail in South Fayette Township, marking a major milestone in its Panhandle Greenway Conservation Project.
With this acquisition, ALT has now conserved 293 acres along the corridor— 202 acres in South Fayette and 91 acres in Collier Township— preserving vital forests, fields, and waterways in a rapidly developing area.
The newly protected land supports the Robinson Run Watershed, helps manage stormwater and flooding, improves air quality, and provides important wildlife habitat. It also enhances the trail experience by offering shaded, scenic surroundings for walkers, runners, and cyclists.
The Panhandle Greenway project aims to connect major parks and trail systems— including Settlers Cabin Park, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and the Panhandle and Montour trails— into a continuous green corridor.
Funding for this latest conservation effort came from several foundations, local businesses, and community supporters, highlighting the power of collective action in protecting the region’ s natural landscape.
TARTAN DAY 2026!
Pittsburgh’ s Tartan Day celebration will be Saturday, April 11, from 10 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church— 2999 Bethel Church Road in Bethel Park.
Hosted by the St. Andrew’ s Society of Pittsburgh, the family-friendly event honors Scotland’ s signing of its Declaration of Independence, and this year will also mark the 250th anniversary of both the United States and Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The day will feature vendors, food, clan representation, workshops, entertainment and raffles, with free admission and parking. Proceeds will benefit the St. Andrew’ s Society Scholarship Fund.
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. 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— or graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time music major program.
Applicants must also be legal Pennsylvania residents for at least one year, or out-of-state students who attend school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a Pennsylvania address( such as a campus address, university mailing, or utility bill).
Applications are available online at keynotesmusicscholarship. com. You may also request one by contacting the scholarship chair, Lori Walter, at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail. com.
The application deadline is April 30.
For more information, visit keynotesmusicscholarship. com or find Keynotes on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE SEEKS NEW PLAYERS
Registration is open for the South Hills Senior Softball League, which organizes games for players 55 and older.
Interested people can get information on how to register by emailing shssleague @ yahoo. com. Registration forms should be turned in by March 30.
The league, formed over three decades ago, attracts more than 150 players each year. Games are typically played at fields in South Park, Pleasant Hills, Baldwin, Brentwood, Bethel Park and Pittsburgh.
One division of the league plays on weekday evenings; another plays on weekday mornings. Teams in both divisions normally play twice a week. Tryouts and a draft are held in April, and the dates will be communicated to registered players.
League commissioner Ron Sullivan says,“ Our players get a chance not only to rediscover a game they love, but also to join a strong community of friends.” n
JOIN THE WOMEN’ S GOLF LEAGUE OF MT. LEBANON
The Women’ s Golf League of Mt. Lebanon is inviting women of all ages and skill levels to join for its 2026 season, which begins in April and continues through September.
Applicants should have some knowledge of the game and its rules prior to joining.
The league plays nine holes on Tuesday mornings, teeing off between 7:15 and 9:30 a. m., and a designated member can assist in creating foursomes. The annual league membership fee is $ 27.
Interested golfers may contact Cindy Guenther at 412.952.2206 or guenther. clg @ gmail. com for more information.
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