Larissa Dudkiewicz is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where she studied Professional Writing and Editing and minored in American Studies. She worked as a general assignment reporter during a summer internship at the Buffalo News and after earning her bachelor's degree, began working three months later as a community news reporter for the Sharon Herald. In 2003, she began working at the Beaver/Allegheny County Times, which included covering news and events in the Sewickley Valley. In her spare time, Larissa enjoys reading, gardening and hunting wild mushrooms, with morels in the spring being her favorite.
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William Peake's termination letter cited "lack of solid job knowledge and basic police skills." His lawsuit alleges his firing was due to racial discrimination.
The school board had its annual reorganization meeting at Edgeworth Elementary.
Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Thursday until time of service at 1 p.m. at Copeland's Sewickley, 702 Beaver St.
Alyssa Fine explains to the Glen Oaks Girl Scouts what all the buzz is about over honeybees. The discussion took place at the nature center in Sewickley Heights.
Motorists can expect restrictions in both directions of Route 65 at Cross Street in Leetsdale.
As students prepare for the upcoming Dec. 15 show, tickets can be ordered now or available at the door an hour before the show.
Jessica Cox is charged with theft and receiving stolen property, accused of pawning the $20,000 necklace for $225.
Here's a roundup of some places hiring in and around Sewickley.
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Fifth grader Kara Fleury’s owl drawing and fourth grader Gwen Nace’s hot chocolate scene were selected from more than 100 submissions.
Sewickley Academy is collaborating with Silk Screen for the third year in a row to present three films as part of the Sewickley Series.
As we begin December, let's take a look back at last month's 10 most read stories on Sewickley Patch.
From the office of Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford.
A brave team from the Sewickley Valley YMCA was among the teams to participate in Sunday's Polar Plunge at Heinz Field.
A brave team from the Sewickley Valley YMCA participated in Sunday's Polar Plunge at Heinz Field.
Visitation is Monday from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. at Copeland's Sewickley, 702 Beaver St. with the Rev. Thomas Moog officiating.
The Holiday House, hosted by the Edgeworth Garden Club, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. today at 213 Quaker Road in Edgeworth.
Throngs celebrate the start of the holiday season with Light Up Night in Sewickley. Patch captures the evening in a photo gallery.
Check out our holiday picks and tell us about your plans.
Area households are being called upon at home to participate in the survey through early January.
