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Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, we talk with the cast of the upcoming play, “Scrooge-One Year Later”.  Despite what it sounds like, it isn’t a Christmas play!!  But it sounds like a lot of fun for the whole family.   Place: Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. 15202 Dates:  Fri., Sat November 6, 7 @ 7:30, Sun. November 8 @ 3:30, Fri, Sat November 13, 14 @ 7:30 Tickets at the door or at the website https://bactp.com/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today, Judy talks with Dameon Holmes of the Bellevue Transportation Commission about this week-end’s documentary screening on Jane Jacobs whose work transformed thoughts about walkable cities and vibrant neighborhoods.  The screening will be followed on Saturday by a conversational walk through Bellevue to see how the Borough is changing and improving.  Documentary, Friday, June 19, 8:00 pm at the gazebo in Bayne Park Conversational Walk, Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am, Bayne Park https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/calendar/list/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Sarah and Dami talk about cross cultural issues in Nigeria.  Sarah is the daughter of Ed and Rae Ann Kluitenberg of Ben Avon.  Hill By The River is the podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. Website: https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/missionaries/sarah-and-dami-aderemi Contact for newsletter: [email protected]

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. This episode is hosted by AHS Senior, Aiden Lawrence.  Aiden interviews two senior swim team members, Sam Cavanaugh and Jakob Vranick, and the head coach, Ashley Vranick (yes, they are mom and son).  This was a good learning experience for the students.  More student led podcast episodes will be coming - ideas for episodes are welcome!  Just reply to the link or send to [email protected].   Some swim lingo: IM = Individual Medley - backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and free style (can be done with all strokes by one swimmer or in a relay of four swimmers)

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Chaz Bolte about his first 100 days as Mayor of Emsworth.  He also discusses the new effort to work with Bellevue Forward to extend its organizational success to the rest of the North Boros.  A community conference, Next Up North, will be held on May 7th, from 8am-6pm at the AHN Building (former Suburban General) in Bellevue. Learn more about this effort to move the Boros forward. Bellevue Forward Website - more info on Next Up North Conference https://bellevuepa.us Next Up North Community Conference Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-up-north-2026-north-boroughs-community-conference-tickets-1966075009278?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasycictcg5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7cjs54tI_vhR1RG7HUXNGtwmskOE9997Bql9vqxPU3_rNt_M8vV4XXG2PoXQ_aem_HJHr23ZceIVpEBl1ZVOMZg&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120245208186840398&utm_content=120245208192820398&utm_term=120245208188060398&utm_campaign=120245208186840398

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. In this episode, Judy talks with Melissa Corso, President of the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band (NPSB).  NPSB is an award winning musical organization with a special tie to the North Boros and the Avonworth School District.   Next concert: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 pm, North Hills Middle School Auditorium $8 adults, kids free NPSB website: https://www.npsband.org/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with the cast of CTP’s Spring Production-the madcap “American History in 60”.  We talk about this unique play, along with the busy lives of actors in community theatre.   American History in 60 - performed by the Community Theatre Players Venue - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Dates - Fri. April 11, Sat. April 12, 7:30 pm, Sun. April 13, 3:30 pm Fri. April 17, Sat. April 18, 7:30 pm $12 adults  $5 kids TIckets at  https://bactp.seatyourself.biz Cash at door CTP website:  bactp.com

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Learn more about the ten members of the Avonworth Hall of Distinction - community members who have made a big impact on the community. Avonworth Historical Society website: https://www.avonworth-history.org/

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Tarra Layne Birdsall, Emsworth vocalist, about her time on NBC’s The Voice and her upcoming concert at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Saturday, December 6th at 7:00.  All proceeds benefit Undue Medical Debt, an organization helping those in our community with crippling medical bills.   Tickets at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne-tickets-1778687114039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeAI4F_C7bvpr99PgVCY91LebYvUR8RC_BwVHSnQ941tAdAC9v9ECCfm-MOYM_aem_jX6Y30ek7y0WE5BWqDkysQ Website for Undue Medical Debt: https://unduemedicaldebt.org/ Church website: www.cpcba.org

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Cassie and Judy discuss the many upcoming activities at CPCBA.  The theme for this season is Finding Hope. Annual Congregational Thanksgiving dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, November 16. Craft Show and Cookie Walk - Sat. December 6 (10-4), Sun. December 7 (11:30-2, Craft Fair only) Tim Heavener and Tarra Layne will present an evening of Christmas Songs, Saturday, December 6, at 7.  Tickets $15 benefiting UndueMedicalDebt.org at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne-tickets-1778687114039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeAI4F_C7bvpr99PgVCY91LebYvUR8RC_BwVHSnQ941tAdAC9v9ECCfm-MOYM_aem_jX6Y30ek7y0WE5BWqDkysQ Questions - email Cassie @ [email protected] Website:  www.cpcba.org church office:  [email protected] Full Christmas season schedule will be on the website soon!

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Pastor Heather Schoenewolf and Lisa Long about how CPCBA can address the food insecurity needs of our community.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Apologies for the static in this episode - it seems to go away after the first minutes.  Please don’t let it keep you from hearing this great interview with Megan! Judy talks with Megan Migyanko about the creation of a mural depicting the Borough of Emsworth past and present.  This is a cooperative effort with Bellevue Forward.  The community is invited to two listening sessions, December 11 (6-8 pm) and December 13 (10 am-noon) at the Emsworth Borough Building to hear ideas and thoughts on the mural. More information at www.bellevuepa.us/muralarts.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Today we talk with the cast of Instant Austen.  These talented actors come from all over the Pittsburgh area.  Listen to their experiences with this play and others.   Community Theatre Players Website: www.bactp.com Play dates: Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 7:30 Sunday, October 19, 3:30 Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 7:30 All Performances are at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon 7501 Church Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Learn all about this zany one act play that gives you a crash course on all of Jane Austen’s most memorable novels.  Has it been awhile since you read any Jane Austen novels or seen one of the movies?  No problem - this episode talks about this unique take on Jane Austen with the fun that the Community Theatre Players always provide.   Website www.bactp.com Show dates: October 17-18, 24-25 @7:30 pm (Friday, Saturday) October 19 @ 3:30 pm (Sunday matinee) Fellowship Hall - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon 7501 Church Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know. Judy talks with Principal Dr. Michael Amick and mural artist Scott Brozovich about how Graffiti Arts cultivates student creativity at Bellevue Elementary.  A new mural celebrates the diversity of the school.  We also talk about how the changing student population both enhances and challenges life at the school.  We also touch on the growth of murals in the Pittsburgh area.   See our Facebook page, North Boros Beat Podcast, to see pictures of the Bellevue Elementary School murals. Ideas for a podcast episode - contact us at [email protected]