North Boros Beat

Hosted by Judy Pastor

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Jun 2026

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This podcast features the people, businesses, and events of the North Boroughs of Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue, Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck and Ohio Townships).

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October 15, 2026Episode 819 min

Community Theatre Players Present “Scrooge-One Year Later”

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/

June 17, 2026Episode 720 min

Interested in Community Development? Here Is an Event For You in Bellevue!

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/

June 3, 2026Episode 632 min

Hill By The River Podcast Cross Post-Daughter of Ben Avon Couple Talks About Life and Mission in Nigeria

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: saderemi@crcna.org

April 30, 2026Episode 521 min

Avonworth Student Podcast - Avonworth/Northgate Swim and Dive Team 2026

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 northborosbeat@gmail.com. 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)

April 23, 2026Episode 425 min

Next Up North Community Conference with Emsworth Mayor Chaz Bolte

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

April 2, 2026Episode 320 min

North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band with Melissa Corso

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/

March 24, 2026Episode 220 min

Community Theatre Players-American History in 60

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

February 19, 2026Episode 119 min

Avonworth Hall of Distinction Inductees

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/

November 19, 2025Episode 1119 min

A Classic Christmas Candlelight Concert with Tarra Layne

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

November 14, 2025Episode 1022 min

Hill By The River Cross Post-Advent & Christmas Events at CPCBA

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 @ cassie@cpcba.org Website: www.cpcba.org church office: office@cpcba.org Full Christmas season schedule will be on the website soon!

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