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A Hazelwood School District bus driver was arrested Friday after an altercation involving the driver and two juveniles
Florissant officers responded to a report of an altercation on a school bus near U.S
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Funeral director Patrick Vereb is facing multiple felony charges
accused of improperly disposing of thousands of dogs and cats after owners had paid for pet burials or cremations
of Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood owns and operates funeral homes in Hazelwood and Harrison and Eternity Pet Memorial
Vereb is charged with the theft of almost $660,000 from customers who paid for pet cremations
returns of ashes and other services between 2021 and 2024
according to state Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office
Vereb is accused of taking money for cremations but instead disposing of the animal remains in landfills and giving customers ashes that weren’t from their pets
Sunday called Vereb’s conduct “abhorrent.” The Attorney General’s Office has identified more than 6,500 victims
Investigators spoke with unnamed employees who claimed Vereb told staff no pets weighing under 60 pounds were to be taken to the crematorium and that he would take the small pets to a different crematorium
according to a criminal complaint filed in the case
Vereb is accused of writing what authorities called daily lists of animals’ names and transport dates to the crematorium
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One employee began comparing Vereb’s handwritten list to a spreadsheet and realized he was transporting more numbers of animals than they were listing for cremation
Vereb was charging for cremations that didn’t happen and providing ashes to vets and pet owners for animals that were not actually cremated
Large dogs that were supposed to be “common burials” also were cremated
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I devoured it in just a few days and can confidently say it’s one of my favorite Ali Hazelwood books to date—and her spiciest
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A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
affectionately known as “Vandy” by Stanford’s tight-knight swimming and diving crew
Vandy is making her return to competition following a debilitating shoulder injury that derailed her college career
Struggling with a mental block that keeps her from competing to her full potential
the World Champion and Olympic gold medal swimmer who just so happens to be her best friend’s ex-boyfriend
Between navigating her no-strings-attached relationship with Lukas
her friendship with his ex (and the captain of her team)
and trying to compete at her highest level again
Vandy’s junior year is anything but smooth sailing
Vandy’s arrangement with Lukas becomes further complicated by the real feelings she’s developing
There’s no way she can get everything she wants—a relationship with Lukas
One of the things I love most about Ali Hazelwood’s books is their consistency
intelligent female main character and a love interest who makes your heart swoon
but you know everything is going to work out OK in the end
What makes her books fun to read is the journey; the banter
the personal and relationship conflicts—it all adds up to create a page-turner you can’t put down
Deep End is Ali Hazelwood at her best—and I’ve felt this with every one of her books since she published Love
Despite being a little formulaic (in the sense that all romances must have a happily-ever-after)
I can’t stop reading once I pick up one of her books
In Deep End, Ali Hazelwood explores a new kind of dynamic. Vandy and Lukas are both into BDSM and engage in a purely sexual relationship based on their shared kinks
The result is quite possibly the spiciest book in her catalog so far
Sex scenes do not make me squirm; I can read them straight-faced in public without so much as a twitch
I found myself blushing in the privacy of my own home and had to put down the book several times to cool off for a minute
it’s also an incredibly respectful exploration of this type of sex life
Scarlett and Lukas’s relationship is built on trust and consent
and poignant moments in Deep End hit just as hard as all of the sex
That’s why I love Ali Hazelwood’s books so much
but they’re also incredibly moving explorations of character
raised by her stepmother after they escaped her abusive father
is struggling with a near career-ending injury
and is grappling with the idea that she might not be as perfectly in control of her life as she thought
we watch Vandy face all of these trials the same way a real person would
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2025 at his home after sudden medical complications
TN and was a son of the late Thomas Malcolm “Red” Hazelwood
He was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and operated a dump truck
He was a graduate of White House High School Class of 2003
he was preceded in death by his grandparents
Josh loved technology and gaming with friends
Josh loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them
Dora “Dodie” Hazelwood of the Flat Creek Community; aunt
Sharlene Hazelwood of Flat Creek Community; uncles
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday
2025 from 3 PM – 5 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home
The Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 5 PM on Saturday
2025 from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home
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An internationally bestselling author is canceling and refunding all her U.K
citing border concerns with leaving and reentering the U.S.
Ali Hazelwood, known for BookTok sensations like “The Love Hypothesis” and “Bride,” posted on Instagram Wednesday about the “disappointing” decision to cancel because “it’s not possible for me to safely travel outside and then back inside the US,” she wrote
Hazelwood, originally from Italy, now resides in the U.S. She was originally booked for several U.K. appearances, including one with “Summer in the City” author Alex Aster
It's unclear whether Hazelwood is a naturalized U.S
Hazelwood's reps at Penguin Random House told USA TODAY they couldn't comment on the situation
I know a lot of you have already made traveling plans
and I know how inconveniencing it is to cancel so close to the tour,” Hazelwood wrote
“All I can say is: I hope things change quickly
and I am deeply thankful for your support and your understanding.”
Hazelwood’s decision comes amid concerns from tourists, noncitizens and visa and green card holders about the Trump administration's recent travel bans and border actions
Hazelwood has a background in academia, having moved to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience
Before becoming a full-time author of "STEMinist" romance novels
Fans rushed to the comments to offer support for Hazelwood’s decision
"Do what you need to to keep yourself safe and comfortable!❤️ Maybe this will show readers whose votes lead to decisions like this being made will see the impact of their actions,” one wrote
"I hope everyone who voted republican doesn’t pick up an Ali Hazelwood book again. The fact that one of the most prolific contemporary romance writers at the moment is scared to leave the United States because she won’t be let back in is extremely valid, but sickening nonetheless," one user posted to Threads
Love you❤️❤️❤️" fellow author Aster commented
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passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday
and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her
She was known for her caring nature and a love for the simple joys in life whether it was enjoying a nice cup of coffee
connecting with others playing online games or taking camping trips at High Cliff
Sandra even assisted her daughter with preparing wedding flowers for her flower business
She was an avid animal lover having raised many different pets throughout her life
Sandra loved spending time with her family
Her grandchildren were the light of her life
and she treasured every moment spent with them making memories that will live on in their hearts forever
David Trosclair; and special friends: Ann Van De Voort and Mark Ma Cher
She is further survived by many extended family members and friends
She was preceded in death by her parents: Leonard and Helen Deja; brother
Sandra was further preceded in death by numerous extended family members and close friends
A Celebration of Life for Sandra will be held on Friday
at Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home
Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m
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(First Alert 4) - A gun was found at a Hazelwood school on Friday
officers from the North County Precinct were called to the Hazelwood Opportunity Center at 1800 block of Dunn Road around 1 p.m
the gun had been secured by a school security officer
A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody at the scene
The Hazelwood School District released the following statement regarding the incident:
"The safety of our learning community is our top priority
a weapon was discovered on school property
Our District Safety team immediately partnered with St
Louis County Police Department officers to address the situation
While there was no direct threat to students or employees
the district takes this matter very seriously
Hazelwood School District does not allow weapons or toy weapons of any kind on school property
Students who violate this policy will be suspended for up to 180 days
The student is also subject to expulsion."
1942 to the late Clarence Cornelius Moore and the late Annie Ruby Jennings Moore
She was married to the late David Bradley Hazelwood.
Jean was a lifelong follower of Christ
Her passing will leave a void to all who knew her
Ernest “Eddie” Wilmoth of Halifax
A funeral service will be held Thursday
The family will receive friends on Thursday
please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home
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Gayle Hazelwood describes how her African American family traveled frequently during her childhood but did not visit national parks
Gayle Hazelwood discusses her first job in the National Park Service
She taught outdoor recreational skills to urban groups visiting Cuyahoga Valley
Gayle Hazelwood reflects on the beginnings of the Junior Ranger Program and its impact
Atlanta's Olympic slogan was "Come Celebrate Our Dream"—a play on King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
Gayle Hazelwood reflects on being the Chief of Interpretation at the King site in Atlanta during the 1990s
Explore Black cultural heritage at some of the sites which Gayle Hazelwood helped manage during her career
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She received her bachelor of science degree in criminalistics in 1954 from the University of California in Berkeley
she worked for the University of California Radiation Laboratory doing forensics for the police department
Barbara married Robert Hazelwood on August 20
and lived there for 34 years before retiring to Sun City
Barbara enjoyed the theater and was very involved with the theater group in Sun City
both as an actress and as a director of several productions
She also enjoyed dance and taught Scottish Country Dance for many years while in Houston
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
Robert; Robert’s two brothers: John and Donald; and her daughter, AnnaMarie
April 10 at Ramsey Funeral Home with Deacon Steve Tedesco presiding from Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church
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and faced every challenge with strength and grace
at Regency Manor after a courageous battle with cancer
and a true appreciation for those around her
Shellie moved with her mother and brother to Dryden
where she graduated salutatorian of Dryden High School in 1986
She built a career in property management and real estate before later transitioning into Software management
Shellie’s greatest joy was her two sons
and cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs—always bringing the same passion and loyalty to her team as she did to her loved ones
Her family is deeply grateful to Stephanie Lucero
ensuring she was cared for and comforted in her hardest moments
A special thanks also goes to Regency Manor
whose kindness and dedication brought peace to her final days
She carried herself with quiet resilience and never sought recognition
but those who knew her understood the depth of her impact
A memorial service will be held on Saturday
followed by the service at 1 PM at Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory
the University of Pittsburgh announced that its Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Greater Hazelwood will be among the organizations housed in a local nonprofit organization’s expansive neighborhood hub
The CECs are a part of the University’s Neighborhood Commitments
place-based partnerships with local communities
in which all 17 schools and a variety of academic centers and business units are involved
The University already operates CECs in Homewood and the Hill District
Like Pitt’s other CECs, Pitt’s third center in Greater Hazelwood will include community-driven programming and services
including educational opportunities in STEM for children
workforce development programs and increased resource development and sharing
The new CEC will be housed within a new headquarters being constructed by Center of Life
a neighborhood nonprofit organization that offers a bevy of services
programming and community enrichment efforts to residents
Center of Life’s 127,000-square-foot headquarters
which will be built on 5.3 acres of land on a former steel mill site on Hazelwood Green
arts and math instruction as well as wellness programming
the Center of Life hub is expected to house the Green Building Alliance
and the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
all of which are expected to have a presence in the new multiuse facility
Speaking Friday at an event at the intersection of Hazelwood Avenue and Lytle Street
Executive Director of Place-based Initiatives Keith Caldwell said the University’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Center of Life on this new endeavor
“The Community Engagement Centers are the flagship engagement strategy for our University
and the opportunity to partner here in Hazelwood is really an amazing one,” Caldwell said
“We’ve been doing work here over the last 25 years in collaboration
and the opportunity to move from collaboration to long-term commitment is one that is really exciting for us
And to do it as a partner with the Center of Life
helping them execute their vision in this new hub
Dora “Frances” Hazelwood Holder
1949 in Surry County to the late Robert and Irene Matthews Hazelwood
Holder retired from Hanes Brands after many years of service
and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her
Tanner Goad; Kashton Holder; great grandchild
Holder was preceded in death by her husband
Catherine Glass; brother Robert Hazelwood Jr
The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-8pm at Moody Funeral Home in Mt
A private committal service will be held for the family
The family would like to say a special thanks to Trista Berrier
and the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for all the care and support provided to the family
For Ali Hazelwood fans, the wait is over – “Deep End” is here
The queen of enemies-to-lovers romance returns with another steamy title for fans to dive into headfirst
The bestselling romance author writes under a pseudonym, in part to keep her life as a professor and scientist apart from her writing career
But it doesn’t mean there isn’t any overlap – some of Hazelwood’s most well-known books are her “STEMinist” romance novels
where you may just find love stashed between Bunsen burners in the lab
Here’s everything to know about “Deep End” and Hazelwood’s entire romance repertoire
“Deep End” is a bit of a departure from Hazelwood’s other "STEMinist" love stories
The college romance follows two student athletes at Stanford – a platform diver named Scarlett and an Olympic-winning swimmer named Lukas – as they navigate school
competition and shared sexual proclivities that are less than conventional
The tone and topics Hazelwood treads into with "Deep End" are heavier
But she still delivers the witty characters
relatable issues and delicious tension fans have come to love
Fans will also swoon for the cameos from Hazelwood's "The Love Hypothesis," as Olive Smith and Adam Carlsen orbit Scarlett and Lukas' Stanford journey
Hazelwood has published standalone romance novels, novellas and even audio-only stories. Her books are often characterized by enemies-to-lovers and fake dating tropes, as well as plenty of “Star Wars” references. She was even featured in a “Star Wars” anthology, “From a Certain Point of View,” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Return of the Jedi.”
“The Love Hypothesis” (2021): Hazelwood’s debut romance novel follows Olive
candidate who doesn’t believe in romance and Adam
the young hotshot professor who agrees to be her fake boyfriend
“Love on the Brain” (2022): This "STEMinist" novel follows Bee and Levi as they co-lead a neuroengineering project
But when Bee’s equipment starts disappearing and the other staff members begin ignoring her
“Loathe to Love You: The STEMinist Novellas” (2023): This collection contains three enemies-to-lovers novellas – “Under One Roof,” “Stuck With You” and “Below Zero” – about engineer best friends
“Under One Roof,” follows an environmental engineer forced to bunk with a big-oil lawyer
In “Stuck With You,” two rival engineers are trapped in an elevator
In “Below Zero,” two scientist foes meet again at a remote Arctic research station
“Love Theoretically” (2023): This romance borrows from Hazelwood’s beloved enemies-to-lovers trope
Elsie supplements her work as an adjunct professor in theoretical physics by offering up herself as a fake girlfriend
But what happens when a client’s brother turns out to be the same guy who ruined her mentor’s career
“Check & Mate” (2023): Hazelwood’s young adult novel is about two competing chess players – Mallory
who is playing one last game before she hangs up her pawns for good
the current world champion whose loss to an unknown rookie shocks the chess world
“Not in Love” (2024): One of Hazelwood’s “spiciest,” “Not in Love” is about a secret
a food scientist with a promising career at a start-up and Eli
the businessman who has his own motivations for buying the company
“Bride” (2024): “Bride” is Hazelwood’s foray into paranormal romance as a Vampyre bride and Alpha Werewolf form a dangerous alliance through a marriage of necessity
“Cruel Winter with You” (2024): Part of the “Under the Mistletoe” collection of holiday romances by some of the genre’s top authors
“Cruel Winter with You” sees pediatrician Jamie coming face-to-face with her best friend’s brother – the one who got away
“Two Can Play” (2024): This short enemies-to-lovers romance is only available as an audiobook
In “Two Can Play,” Viola gets an opportune chance to design a video game based on her favorite book series
but she’ll have to co-design it with her fiercest rival
“Deep End” (2025): Make way for Scarlett and Lukas
“Deep End” is about college athletes and the spicy arrangement they come up with on the road to the Olympics
Are Ali Hazelwood books spicy?“Deep End” definitely is – some early readers are even calling it her “spiciest” book yet
Fitting for a book that’s original title was “Whet.”
Most of Hazelwood’s books contain sexual scenes
but “Bride” and “Not in Love” are the most explicit
“Check & Mate,” Hazelwood’s only young adult novel
Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY’s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, check out her recent articles or tell her what you’re reading at cmulroy@usatoday.com
Editor’s Note: This article is a review and includes subjective thoughts
Romance novels are often discredited as a literary genre
they’re seen as non-consequential escapist entertainment
they’re seen as a corrupting influence on both the reader and a commercialized publishing industry no longer dedicated to “true” works of literature.
Ali Hazelwood’s recent novel “Deep End” challenges these narratives
showing that romance novels can employ cliches and offer escapism while shedding light on important issues and being deeply emotional
“Deep End” is Hazelwood’s eighth romance novel
which explores the lives of newly-made adults
“Deep End” parallels many of Hazelwood’s other novels: an intelligent and driven female lead and brooding but head-over-heels male lead have instant chemistry
but experience miscommunication and a third act breakup (though in “Deep End,” it’s not between the characters you expect).
Yet “Deep End” dives deeper than these tropes to be Ali Hazelwood’s most emotionally resonant novel to date
a diver at Stanford and her relationship with fellow Stanford student (and Olympic swimmer) Lukas Blomqvist
“Deep End” explores a type of trauma familiar to student-athletes: Scarlett experiences an injury that prevents her from diving for months and leaves her psychologically unable to complete one of her dives.
The novel is underpinned by Scarlett’s struggle to recuperate her pre-injury level of athletic performance while maintaining strong enough academics to be accepted into medical school
Her emotional growth as she faces these challenges and learns how to reckon with imperfection is relatable and moving
At the beginning of “Deep End,” she does not have any close friends and is incredibly academically focused
spending all her time at diving practice or studying
she creates connections beyond her romantic bond with Lukas — in particular
she befriends another girl on the diving team named Penelope.
Scarlett and Penelope’s friendship is one of the novel’s highlights
Their relationship is especially unique considering many of Hazelwood’s other protagonists lack strong platonic or familial relationships
Throughout “Deep End,” Scarlett and Penelope slowly begin to trust and rely on one another
showcasing the importance and beauty of relationships outside of romance.
As for the connection between Lukas and Scarlett
their relationship gradually deepens as they become more and more emotionally vulnerable
Lukas is extremely supportive towards Scarlett
encouraging her to trust herself and her abilities and pushing her towards achieving her full potential as a diver and a scholar
they are able to communicate in a mutually respectful and understanding way that’s both refreshing and heartwarming
The book is Hazelwood’s second novel set at Stanford
the first being her debut novel “The Love Hypothesis” (whose protagonists both appear in cameo scenes in “Deep End”)
“Deep End” includes scenes set across Stanford’s campus
where the two meet up for a joint research project
The inclusion of these specific community spaces firmly places the book on Stanford’s campus: every time a specific Stanford location was mentioned (even if it was slightly awkward
like Scarlett mentioning “the Green Library” instead of just “Green”)
thinking about the last time I was there.
However, one major inaccuracy I drew issue with was that both main characters lived off campus, which is both expensive and unrealistic given 92% of undergraduate students live on campus all four years
Scarlett’s personal growth amidst struggle
the supportive and loving dynamic of her diving team and Scarlett’s instant chemistry with Lukas — combined
these elements create a page-turner of a novel
I was reading “Deep End” late into the night (despite my early morning classes)
I would highly recommend the novel to any Stanford student interested in a fun but impactful romance novel set on our incredible campus.
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I have vivid memories of first seeing Ali Hazelwood’s debut novel
and a creator was holding up the admittedly cutely animated cover featuring the two main characters kissing with various science paraphernalia behind them
I immediately scrolled past that video for a few reasons
I hadn’t yet grown to actually like that cover art style yet
But if you want to know exactly why they are and where to start
Ali Hazelwood is a New York Times bestselling author who’s quickly become a fan-favorite in the contemporary romance genre
That experience is what makes her books refreshingly unique
They blend her love for science with heartwarming romance and relatable characters
Don’t let that sway you away from her books
I am what you might call the exact opposite of a science person and am a proud member of the Ali Hazelwood fan club
Some characters in the STEMinist novels appear or are mentioned in other books
but they’re not central to the plot in any way
They’re blink-and-you’ll-miss-it references that will make you smile when you catch them
if you’re trying to figure out where to start with Ali Hazelwood’s books
choose the one that sounds the most interesting to you
I guarantee you’ll be back for the rest of her work
It depends entirely on the book! I’ve included ratings and explanations for those ratings below. Generally, you can expect sex to occur on the page in every Ali Hazelwood book, except for Check & Mate, which is classified as Young Adult. In Hazelwood’s adult books, the explicitness of the sex scenes varies, but Bride and Not in Love are the most graphic
Ali Hazelwood’s writing style is the perfect mix of humor and romance, making her novels impossible to put down. Her breakout debut, The Love Hypothesis
basically went viral from the day it was published
Drawing from her own experience as a woman in academia
Hazelwood brings authenticity and depth to her characters
relatable women who face the highs and lows of working in STEM
Her knack for weaving in scientific details without ever losing the charm or flow of her stories is part of what makes her books so unique
Now, with her latest release, Bride
Hazelwood takes her talents outside of the rom-com genre
was the perfect entry point to her books for me
If you haven’t yet been swept into Hazelwood’s world
Goodreads Rating: 4.14 out of 5 (1,455,330 ratings)
I thought I’d be held up by the fact that this romance has a STEM backdrop (as do most of Hazelwood’s catalog)
but Hazelwood writes the scientific elements in an extremely accessible and engaging way
I felt myself romanticizing my college days and wanting way more from Ali Hazelwood
In an effort to convince her best friend that she’s totally fine and happy
candidate Olive kisses the first man she sees
a young hotshot professor—and well-known ass
Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford’s reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend
But when a big science conference goes haywire
putting Olive’s career on the Bunsen burner
Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support
“The Love Hypothesis made me tear up and cry
and it wasn’t even the romance that did it
I am just such a sucker for wholesome and supportive friendships
it definitely made me want to read more by Ali Hazelwood in the future.”
Goodreads Rating: 3.92 out of 5 (477,341 ratings)
I found myself wanting more of Ali Hazelwood’s tried-and-true formula: scientists in love
So I immediately dove into her second novel
Ali Hazelwood doesn’t reinvent the wheel—and that’s exactly what fans of The Love Hypothesis will want
Hazelwood’s romances are kind of addicting and the STEM series
hits a lot of the same tropes from book to book
Inexplicably handsome and antagonistic love interest
Women in STEM fighting tooth and nail against their extremely sexist industry
Love on the Brain is essentially the same book as The Love Hypothesis with a different skin
Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do
This line of thinking is what lands her at her dream job: leading a neuroengineering project at NASA
Levi is insanely attractive and caught her in his arms like a romance novel hero when she fell on her first day in the lab
But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school
and it’s going to be very hard for these two archenemies to work together
turning Bee into a mess of confused feelings
there’s only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do
Goodreads Rating: 4.11 out of 5 (427,042 ratings)
Theoretically really shows Hazelwood’s development as an author—and while reading it
I repeatedly said to myself that this was her best yet and my favorite of the STEM series
I love The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain because they’re lighthearted and quick to read
Theoretically has a depth to its characters I wasn’t expecting but deeply appreciated
This was my fourth Ali Hazelwood book and the one that made me realize Hazelwood would be an auto-buy author for me going forward
It was still very much the fun rom-com I wanted it to be
but I also got lost in the story and found it unputdownable
The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have finally caught up with her
she’s an adjunct professor hoping to land tenure
Elsie makes up for her non-existent paycheck by offering her services as a fake girlfriend
embodying whichever version of herself her client needs
When the older brother of her favorite client
turns out to be the same Jack Smith who ruined her mentor’s career and is on the hiring committee for Elsie’s dream job
Jack is adamantly against Elsie landing this job
and Elsie is already committed to making his life hell when she moves into the office down the hall
As Elsie gets further and further along in the interview process
she realizes Jack isn’t the only person standing in her way
“As someone on a constant quest to find adorably cheesy romance books that don’t cross over into cringe-worthy territory
Every book she releases is a must-read for me
I have my favorites (spoiler alert: The Love Hypothesis is number one)
and not every book earns that coveted five-star rating
but she is still one of my fav romance authors
Goodreads Rating: 3.87 out of 5 (57,510 ratings)
By the time I read this novella collection in my Ali Hazelwood journey
I was desperate for any additional STEM rom-com crumbs I could get
These three interconnected yet distinct love stories each play on a classic romance trope or two in fun ways
which features a soccer-loving main character who gets stuck in an elevator with her one-night stand gone wrong
but each story is equally delightful (and chaotic)
This is the kind of collection that’s perfect for the summer because you can read one novella in a single sitting (say at the beach
three engineer besties navigate life post-Grad across the world
reconnecting to vent via FaceTime and IRL when their rivals threaten their sanity—and their hearts
Goodreads Rating: 3.98 out of 5 (210,896 ratings)
We leave the world of women in STEM behind in favor of another frustratingly misogynistic industry in Check & Mate: Chess
I find it nearly impossible to relate to 18-year-olds
but I did fall head-over-heels in love with them
You might think a book about two chess-playing teens has nothing for you
but Ali infuses it with such tension and depth that by the end
and pumping your fist in the air like you just won the Chess World Championship
I was not expecting Check & Mate to hit as hard as it did
but if I had to rank Ali Hazelwood’s books
After chess led to the destruction of her family four years earlier
When she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament
she comes face-to-face with the current world champion
Nolan’s loss to an unknown rookie shocks the chess world
With much-needed cash prizes on the line (and a rekindled love for the game she tries to ignore)
and the only person who can keep up with her is the infuriatingly attractive
I’m a little bit convinced and scared that she’s secretly reading my journal
but I love the personal growth her female leads experience
beyond their interactions with the love interest
It makes for a well balanced and addicting read
If the Chicago Public Library is reading this please hurry up and give me all the books I’m patiently waiting on hold for.”
Goodreads Rating: 4.05 out of 5 (317,726 ratings)
there are a handful of explicit sex scenes that are a big part of the plot
Consider Bride your gateway to the Ali Hazelwood-verse and the world of rom-coms
but between the most famous fantasy enemies of the genre: vampires and werewolves
The relationship between Misery and Lowe develops at the perfect pace
and payoff that make for a compelling romance
I loved this story and desperately hope Hazelwood returns to this genre
I’m reading this on repeat (and I’m sure you will be
Misery Lark is the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre in the Southwest—and she’s an outcast—again
Forced to play her part to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies
It’s clear from the very start that Lowe doesn’t trust her
Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this union
reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances
and everything to do with the only thing she’s ever cared about
Goodreads Rating: 3.74 out of 5 (70,534 ratings)
I wrote an entire review dedicated to singing Not in Love’s praises, and if you’ve gotten this far in this article, you can guess already that I loved this Ali Hazelwood book, too. Not in Love is a little different from the lighthearted and fun rom-coms that make up the rest of Hazelwood’s catalog. It’s still a classic romance (meaning
but the characters navigate an intense and exciting life filled with traumatic events that play out on the page
While the subject matter is a little heavier in Not in Love
no shortage of swoon-worthy romantic moments
successful main character you can’t help but root for
Rue Siebert is a successful biotech engineer working at Kline
and she gets free lab access and time to work on her personal project—one that she’s been guaranteed the patent for
When Eli Kilgore and his business partners arrive at Kline
announcing their plans to acquire the company
Despite being on opposite sides of the fight for Kline
Eli and Rue can’t stay away from each other and enter a secret
no-strings-attached arrangement that has a clear end date: the day one of their sides prevails in the fight for Kline
and wit makes all of her books a must-read
Her novels capture the kind of heartwarming
laugh-out-loud moments that feel as though they were written just for you
with relatable characters and plots that keep you hooked from start to finish
If you’re a fan of clever rom-coms or enjoy a good paranormal twist
and there’s no better time to jump into her worlds of romance and humor
Garri has experience writing and researching across many different niches
Garri has been writing about fantasy books on The Everygirl since 2021
The $250 million BioForge project will share Hazelwood Green with existing facilities including the Advanced Manufacturing Research Center
and Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center as well as proposed residential housing development to create a more well-rounded neighborhood mix
“The community will use its plan to ensure it remains an inclusive
family friendly neighborhood that recognizes that its greatest asset is its people — all of you.”
she lived a long life and cherished nothing more than time with her family
He has led her home to be eternally reunited with her beloved husband Turner and loved ones who have gone before her
and the lives touched with her kindness and grace
She was a loving mother and grandmother who set examples of tenderness
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by family
and those fortunate enough to have known her
Mary moved to Bossier City as a young girl and lived there the rest of her life
She graduated from Bossier High School in 1947 and attended Vo-Tech trade school
She broke barriers as the first female Draftsman at Arkla Gas
a testament to her strength and determination
She retired after 20 years and enjoyed traveling
She was preceded in death by her husband Turner Lee Hazelwood
brother Ernest Edwin “Bo” Bennett
She is survived by children Linda Breedlove (Glen)
Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Heins and Todd Breedlove
at 12:00 PM and services at 1:00 PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Immediately following Mary will be laid to rest at Rose-Neath Cemetery
The family thanks the staff at Brookdale Senior Living for their personal kindness and dignified care
whose care and compassion meant the world to Mary
and friendship that will never be forgotten
The Hazelwood-based nonprofit group Center of Life has announced plans for a huge new community center on the former mill site known as Hazelwood Green
127,000-square-foot building were made public Friday in an event at the site
at the corner of Hazelwood Avenue and Lytle Street
and three blocks from Center of Life’s current headquarters in a church and former Catholic school
founded in 2001 by community activist and pastor Tim Smith
now offers youths and families everything from homework help and health care resources to music and sports programs
The new center would house the Council of Three Rivers American Indians Center early-learning center
and a University of Pittsburgh community-engagement center
Smith said the building will sit on 5.3 acres of land donated by Almono, the consortium of local foundations that owns Hazelwood Green
The move would allow Center of Life to stop leasing space
“It will also give us the capacity to serve more families
but also open up to the community more opportunities for programs
for other opportunities like that,” he added
“I believe this is something that the people want
and I feel what we’re trying to do is to build something that is worthy of the people,” Smith said
designed by Pittsburgh-based WTW Architects
would cost between $50 million and $70 million
“It is probably the biggest reach that we’ve ever taken,” he said
He said the project was inspired by Almono’s initial 2002 purchase of the 178-acre Hazelwood Green
The group has formally begun its fundraising campaign and plans to break ground late next year
“We aim to be an anchor tenant here,” said Keith Caldwell
Pitt’s executive director of Place Based Initiatives
which operates Community Engagement Centers to create connections to Pitt in Hazelwood
Other groups partnering with Center of Life on the project include medical provider Primary Care Health Services
Center of Life is known for the award-winning music program Center of Life Jazz; the KRUNK Movement
a songwriting and music-production program; its social-justice resource center; and a summer youth basketball league
is slowly filling in with occupants including the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute; Pitt’s biomanufacturing institute Bioforge; autonomous vehicle company Motional; and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ planned community football field and rec center
Smith said the Center of Life building would help connect Hazelwood Green to the broader neighborhood
A Center of Life news release included statements of support for the project from both U3 Advisors
and the Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative
The group is also looking to build the structure in accordance with the international Living Building Challenge
meaning it would meets its energy needs with on-site renewable energy
and use materials and design that prioritize the health of its occupants
Leslie Montgomery of the Green Building Alliance said Living Building certification
is a “stretch goal” that is dependent on budget
But she added that all buildings on the Almono site are required to be LEED-certified
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adjacent historic neighborhoods founded as a result of the 1768 Treaty of Fort Stanwix between Great Britain and the Iroquois Confederacy
which takes its name from a strand of native hazelnut trees that once stood near a bend in the Monongahela River
was incorporated into the city of Pittsburgh in 1869
Its riverside location allowed it to thrive as one of Pittsburgh’s most booming neighborhoods throughout the era of railroads and industry
though it fell into decline due to population loss as deindustrialization decimated much of the region in the 1980s
You’ll find most of the neighborhood’s commercial endeavors on or just off its Second Avenue corridor
While Hazelwood has limited restaurant options
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has its headquarters in the neighborhood; Community Kitchen Pittsburgh hosts chef pop-ups and an in-house butcher shop
and is home to one of the best fish fries in the ’Burgh; 1.11 Juice Bar offers nutrition-packed cold-pressed juices
smoothies and yogurt bowls; Dylamato’s Market is a community-centered grocery store featuring locally sourced produce and prepared foods
Two new brewery concepts — Hazel Grove Brewing and the triple-threat Hazelwood Brew House
with three breweries under one roof — offer gathering spots and event spaces for the neighborhood
Greenfield has a similarly lengthy history
though it primarily served as a residential enclave for workers in the mills and factories of Hazelwood and other nearby localities rather than as a mix of manufacturing and housing
There are two small commercial corridors in the hilly neighborhood
one the lower part of Murray Avenue that feels like an extension of Squirrel Hill and another on a bend of Greenfield Avenue
The Murray Avenue section doesn’t get as much attention as the road’s thriving Squirrel Hill business district
yet you’ll find some entrepreneurial immigrant restaurant owners at home on a stretch that also houses two longstanding Ukrainian-owned grocery stores
Kiev International Market and Nataliya European Food Market
Greenfield also features a distinct sub-neighborhood called Four Mile Run
or simply “The Run” — so named for a stream four miles from the Point that once ran through the land
(It's now carried to the Monongahela in an underground pipe.) It's one of the most charming residential outposts in Pittsburgh
conveying a sense of living in a bygone era
These six establishments capture the essence of eating and drinking in Hazelwood and Greenfield in 2025
Hal B. Klein, IG @halbklein
It’s sad to say, but there are fewer and fewer honest-to-goodness neighborhood joints offering a menu of hearty dishes made with care and sold at affordable prices. That’s why Big Jim’s Restaurant, better known as Big Jim’s in the Run because of its location in the residential pocket of Greenfield known as the (Four Mile) Run, remains so essential to Pittsburgh
In the face of rampant “fauxstalgic” spaces designed to capture clout in the social media age
It’s a working business — just like it has been for all of these years — and there are few spots better in Pittsburgh for a quality casual hang
Jim “Big Jim” Bochicchio opened the restaurant in 1977; it was purchased by Gary Burdick
Blane Volovich and Vito Bochicchio (Big Jim’s nephew) after Jim passed away in 1991
They’ve more or less kept the same menu since when Big Jim ran the joint
You’ll feel time-warped to the late 1970s popping into the rectangular
wood-paneled bar room for a bite or a drink
The space has old-school glass block windows and walls adorned with Pittsburgh sports memorabilia and other nostalgic elements
so the staff might offer you a plank custom built by Don Algeri to stabilize your meal
It’s just one of the small touches the friendly staff has to make you feel like you’re among the legion of longstanding Big Jim’s regulars
So if you’re visiting for the first time
On the other side of the space is a small dining area with a low ceiling that Jim added in 1983
Burdick says the period-perfect decor could be replaced 10 times over with what they have in the back (there’s even a neon Zima sign somewhere)
though they do throw a more contemporary nod to Guy Fieri
He visited for an episode of his “Diners
Drive-Ins and Dives” as part of a “Long Time Legends” episode in season 5
The order: You can have Sunday lunch every day — the kind of meal where you feast until you’re about to explode
The calzones and stromboli are massive and amazing
appearing as if someone took an extra large pizza and turned it over itself
many pounds and serve an entire family for less than $20
The first thing that hits you with the stromboli is the aroma of the garlic and oil
with a bit of stuffed crust action at the end
Enjoy the epic cheese pull from the plate to your mouth as you take the first few bites
From crispy chicken Parm and tender meatballs to the meat-and-veggie stuffed Italian
the “small” versions are as large as a regular sandwich elsewhere and the large versions could replace the Parkway East bridge that spans the valley of The Run
The open-faced turkey sandwich reminds me of classic old-school diners
The bread isn't artisan in the new bakery wave (very much for the good)
The turkey breast is juicy and a little salty
201 Saline St.; bigjimsrestaurant.com
What if someone were to tell you there is a historic pub in Pittsburgh with roots that go back to the earliest days of the United States
a tavern created in 1786 by “the finest purveyor of spirits and vittles west of the Alleghenies”
The space was a hit for its first seven years
Jeremiah Gough allowed the troops that came west to quell the Whiskey Rebellion to make the tavern their hangout
then failed to pay their bills when they left after the rebellion
Gough for the loss of their favorite watering hole
The legacy of the once-great space in Greenfield went unremembered until his descendants decided to reopen the tavern in 2016
Now say the name of the establishment again
with a brief pause between the “J.” and the “Gough.”
“He was the original jagoff,” says Burke
The real history is the Burke family has deep roots in Greenfield going back generations
The bar is owned by Bill Burke’s uncle
at a massive extended family beach vacation (Burke is the third of 11 siblings)
“My uncle said he wanted a place to sit around and hear and tell the same stupid stories a hundred times,” Burke says
The family created a space (that really did open in 2016) that captures a bygone-era vibe with a nod to modernity including a few discreet TVs to catch important games
occasional live music and a massive wall of whiskey rivaling any bar in Pittsburgh
It’s also one of the friendliest neighborhood watering holes around
Gough’s menu is akin to what you might serve at a nice picnic or backyard cookout — limited but with enough choices to make just about everyone happy
it’s also one of the best value spots in town
That “expensive” menu item is for a half-dozen smoked wings
They’re a rare offering of whole wings
so that really translates into 12 typical bar wings
The juicy wings have a gorgeous kiss of smoke with a crisp to the skin
It’s a commendable feat for smoked wings achieved by a second heating in the establishment’s TurboChef rapid-cook oven
The sandwich menu features some old-school hits such as ham barbecue in a classic Islay’s sauce and a lusty pulled pork number that benefits from the tanginess of pickles cutting through the richness
with contrasting textures from the al dente potato slices
soft slivers of hard-boiled egg and crunchy red onions
all with a pleasing mayo-mustard combination dressing
And the macaroni and cheese still hits on all levels; it’s the kind of bowl that you'll keep causally dragging your fork through even if you're full
Gough’s whiskey menu is ridiculously impressive
including some very hard-to-find selections of Scotch whisky
Beer choices run the gamut from pub favorites Guinness and Smithwick’s
Yinzer favorites like Iron City and local craft brews
4213 Murray Ave.; jgoughs.com
Sohrab Bakhshi walked from his native Kabul to northeastern Afghanistan to join Operation Enduring Freedom
in the earliest stages of the global collaboration meant to liberate Afghanistan from Taliban rule
“There weren't even boots on the ground yet
I was on the front line working for the change that was going to happen in my country,” he says
Bakhshi joined a construction contracting unit for the U.S
then worked the next 20 years supporting the United States and NATO as a contractor and logistics specialist until evacuating Kabul on an Air Force C-17 in August 2021
He spent six months at Fort Dix in New Jersey helping situate more than 16,000 Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome before joining his wife and children in Pittsburgh
Bakhshi had resettled his family here in 2018
choosing Pittsburgh because much of his extended family lived in Toronto and “this was the closest and best city where you could drive there easily.”
He and his wife considered how they could build a self-sustaining
independent business. “How could we simplify delicious food
A way for people to experience an entry into our cuisine.”
The solution was a component-based menu of stewed dishes
While the operation is geared primarily toward takeaway
Adamo says that providing a welcoming and open atmosphere has always been at the heart of the restaurant
is staffed with refugees from Iraq and Syria
family members and elders who are like family to Adamo
The friendly front-of-house is largely of Syrian heritage
The order: The name says it all; you’re here for rice and stew
You can choose from aromatic white rice or hearty brown rice
and each meal comes with a small salad and firni
a warmly spiced milk pudding dessert with pistachios
Each stew begins with the same base of tomatoes
pepper and oil; the meats are rubbed with a similar mix 24 hours prior to cooking
There’s nothing special and nothing secret,” Bakhshi says
While the recipe itself might sound a little basic
individual flavors in each stew — boosted by their specific combination of meat and legume (or just legume) — allow every combo to shine in its own way
they all have one thing in common: Your meal is going to be nourishing and delicious
4371 Murray Ave., ricenstewco.com
but his passion for Chinese food was fueled as much by his experience working at Panda Express as by his father’s longstanding career as a chef
I’m inspired by their success with American-Chinese food,” Gan says
“So we combined my concept with what my dad can bring to our business.”
Dongliang Gan most recently cooked at PF BBQ House in Oakland
preparing Sichuan hot pots and Northeastern Chinese barbecue
he worked at restaurants in State College (where Jason attended university)
including those serving Thai and Japanese food
the father-son duo opened Gold Ladle in Greenfield with a menu shaped by their combined experiences
“I don't think people should call American-Chinese food fake
It connects to our roots in southeastern China
It comes from the authenticity of our region combined with our time in the United States,” says Jason Gan
“We are going to keep the specialty spicy Hunan food as the most important part of the menu
But we will also add some specific dishes from other parts of China,” says general manager Zhilin Gon
The brightly lit dining room is bare bones in decor
Jason Gan says his primary goal with new customers is to get a sense of what will make them eager to return to the restaurant
the family restaurant already does robust business in takeout and delivery too
The order: There are two menus at Gold Ladle: a large fusion list that includes everything from classic Chinese-American dishes to Thai staples
and a smaller one that highlights regional Chinese cuisine with a focus on Sichuan offerings
Dongliang Gan’s Sichuan cooking is among the best in Pittsburgh
His gorgeously tender cumin beef features a nice mala heat that builds over the course of the meal
savory Chongqing noodles are a perfect fit for any dinner (they also hold up well for a cold salad the next day)
and vegetable dishes such as tinfoil potatoes and sauteed green beans are always a welcome treat
The Gan family enthusiasm for American-Chinese cooking is evident in popular dishes such as a nostalgic take on fried rice and top-notch versions of greatest hits like beef (or chicken) and broccoli and cashew chicken
The Thai dishes offered are quite good too
Jason Gan has some solid advice for first-timers trying to figure out what they want to order: “It's never wrong to get orange chicken.”
4219 Murray Ave.; goldladlepittsburgh.com
is named for the original owners of the 1792 wood-and-stone structure: George Woods
a Revolutionary War colonel and the surveyor who laid out Downtown’s Golden Triangle
The home remained with the Woods family for generations but was eventually abandoned and fell into disrepair
It might have been demolished had a community effort not placed it on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993
it took nearly 30 years for life to return to the building
Everything was overgrown,” says co-owner Krish Pandya
Pandya and his partners purchased the space
located in a residential section of Hazelwood
The move would bring the first new food-and-drink business to the neighborhood in years
“We didn't want to bring a drinking spot into the neighborhood
and how it's a family-friendly place,” Pandya says
“I appreciate that the neighborhood engaged in discussions with us and even if they felt like we were outsiders to begin with
Pandya’s team restored the historic interior
added an attached building for the kitchen
provided accessible bathrooms on both floors and built a lovely patio with a grand view of the Monongahela River and Downtown
You’ll want to sit in the cozy downstairs space if you can
though the upstairs lounge is still charming and comfortable
Pricing is a little bit higher than most of the other establishments in the neighborhood
but with a $22 maximum as of press time and generous portions
it’s still an overall good value for the money
The order: Executive chef Travis Torsell’s menu leans on the Scottish pub playbook
with a few pan-European influences to accommodate vegetarian diners
Start with a couple of appetizers to share
Goat cheese toast with tomato jam doesn’t exactly scream "old-time pub," but the mountain of creamy
savory-sweet whipped cheese atop warm baguette slices is a great way to kick off a meal
Scotch eggs wrap savory sausage and crispy breading around hard-boiled eggs
Dip them in the tangy mustard aioli to cut the richness
The Woods House is perfect for those who like to order their own entrées (perhaps sharing a bite or two with their companions)
a nod to British pubs where regulars return for their favorites
served with cavatappi (a tubed corkscrew pasta) in white cheddar sauce
is a top hit on the hearty end of the spectrum
It’s in good company with fish and chips (well-fried fish and good
and a fish pie topped with mashed potatoes
On the lighter end of the menu you’ll find a good version of chicken tikka masala (a dish most likely invented by an immigrant chef in Scotland in the 1970s) and steamed mussels in a creamy broth infused with shallots
“This is a standard for every Scottish pub
It's a mix of Scottish and Indian heritage
and a product of British colonization,” Pandya says of the chicken
The pub features a full bar program with a well-curated whiskey list and four taps dedicated to beer brewed in and near Hazelwood
4604 Monongahela St.; woodshousepgh.com
Hazelwood Cafe owner Dasawn Gray sums up the mission of his neighborhood gathering place with a simple phrase: “Community first
Gray grew up in Hazelwood and began volunteering for community-focused activities and channeling entrepreneurial ideas in grade school
“Gray has made a profound impact on those who know him. His confident demeanor, mature sensibilities, superior entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence in service makes him a standout,” the New Pittsburgh Courier said of the then-15-year-old in 2016
moving to West Mifflin to work in a variety of fields
taking goods all over the country and internationally
and he felt called back to his neighborhood as he saw economic waves that could affect long-term residents
“There is a lot of change coming to Hazelwood
I want to offer a space where people know they can gather and to be able to share information about the rights and opportunities they have as residents,” Gray says
is first and foremost a place where locals (and everyone else) can pop in for their morning cup of joe
neighborhood cleanups and nonprofits to make plans to help Hazelwood residents
“You don't know who you're going to run into here
Just as Hazelwood Cafe was becoming a fixture
an unexpected health crisis put it all at risk
the community showed up to rally around Gray
Hazelwood Cafe recently closed for two months when Gray needed emergency surgery
more than 200 people had donated nearly $10,000 to a GoFundMe to help Gray pay his medical bills and keep the cafe’s bills paid
“It was shocking how people came together to support this place
The community wanted this space to exist,” he says
The order: Hazelwood Cafe’s daytime menu features a satisfying combination of breakfast sandwiches such as a classic bacon
If you’re looking for something a bit lighter
the house-made smoothie is a terrific option
Gray is serious about his coffee. He trained as a barista with Commonplace Coffee
and he uses local roasters — primarily Redhawk Coffee Roasters at the moment — for his deep lineup of coffee drinks
Tea drinkers will appreciate the house-made chai
which is prepared with a mixture of five different teas as well as a blend of spices
Katie Ashman serves as Hazelwood Cafe’s pastry chef
She offers a terrific selection of scratch-prepared baked goods including brownie cookie sandwiches with caramel icing
chocolate chip muffins enhanced with espresso
5017 Second Ave.; hazelwood.cafe
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Center of Life has revealed a $60 million to $70 million community development project that with three partners it will bring to Hazelwood Green
calling it a transformative step not only for the 23-year-old nonprofit organization but also for the neighborhood and its residents
The latter two both have had locations in Hazelwood for many years
providing child care and health care respectively
The project was announced formally on Friday
three-story multi-use facility will feature resources for STEAM education
performance and practice areas for arts programming
The shared vision for the project will connect Hazelwood Green to the broader neighborhood and create a place for individuals and the community to learn
Smith said in an interview earlier this week that the Almono Limited Partnership
its U3 Advisers and developers Tishman Speyer
offered the coalition space at the site for the building
He attributes this to the relationship his organization has developed over time with the entities that have transformed the former home of Jones & Laughlin Steel
a tract of land left as an urban brownfield when all operations ceased in the 1980s
Todd Stern, managing director of U3 Advisors
“Almono is proud to support the Center of Life in its development of the COL Hub at Hazelwood Green
The Almono members have long recognized the need for and supported the Hazelwood neighborhood in its desire for deep interconnection with this historic brownfield site
as a community-based organization dedicated to empowering youth and families
have for many years collaborated in programming to ensure that this physical
social and economic community connection gets stronger every day
Almono and COL will continue working together in ways that honor our shared development goals.”
Smith said the community center will be directly across the street from the youth sports complex and community field the Steelers and the Richard K
Mellon Foundation are building at Hazelwood Green
The CEO said elected officials are supportive of those efforts
The timetable is ambitious: breaking ground next fall, followed by about 16 months of construction and a ribbon cutting in 2026. Smith said he and the others involved have been working over the past year on the capital campaign’s silent phase and to develop the site plan with AE Works
except for a proposed hydroponic farm and an amphitheater
Smith said the building will be constructed with as high a level of LEED certification as possible. Discussions are ongoing regarding geothermal power for it and stormwater management. The design will utilize the principles of the Living Building Challenge
which encourages development that supports not only the planet but the health
knowledge and economic wellness of the community
Center of Life currently leases space at a former church building on Hazelwood Avenue and operates many of its programs at the Spartan Center
Stephen School building now run by a nonprofit organization
It will occupy 55,000 to 58,000 square feet of the new building. “It’s more [than we have now]
we can grow into it instead of grow out of it,” Smith said
Smith said Pitt’s community engagement staff will have space in the building and possibly from its office of child development and nursing school
The community center’s genesis reaches back to Center of Life’s founding, and to the meetings held on developing the former Gladstone school building. After community meetings and presentations to Pittsburgh Public Schools and its school board, the Hazelwood Initiative purchased it in 2015 and has been working on it since then. The Gladstone Residences will have 53 units
44 of which will be permanently affordable housing
The news release cites inspiration as well from the Almono group’s visionary purchase of Hazelwood Green in 2002
which laid the groundwork for equitable community development
The Greater Hazelwood Neighborhood Plan
developed in 2019 by the city with the Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative and a committee of organizations that Smith chaired
listed a community hub as one of the neighborhood’s needs
That plan reflected the collaborative’s vision and the neighborhood’s collective resilience and determination
senior chairman of The Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative
“I take pride in sharing how valuable this organization is and take pleasure in being able to work collaboratively together with them
I have placed my own children into the care of this organization
and it’s been such a wonderful opportunity for them […] I share my heart’s appreciation with this organization
and I would do it all over again with them
They are indeed an asset to the lives of those living in the community.”
Smith sees placing the community center within Hazelwood Green as a connection to the neighborhood
with Center of Life serving as its “umbilical cord.”
the center fits into the nonprofit’s four pillars: early learning
the belief that every human being should get the best education at the earliest age possible; family resources
ensuring they can take care of their children and have opportunities to get good jobs; mental and physical health connections; and cutting-edge arts and technology programs
“We’re not calling this building a one-stop shop
But this is a movement to eliminate poverty and illiteracy
We want to make sure that Hazelwood is never considered an underserved community again.”
He’s very thankful for the ongoing support Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University has given his organization and Hazelwood
which the project will build upon and grow
“They have helped us provide programs and services in the community
They have been part of the folks who have kept the lights on in the community
And Hazelwood residents have more than done their part
“It’s not the new buildings that have helped the people who are underserved,” he stressed
“It’s the people who have been volunteering
People do so many positive things in this community.”
His goal has long been then to building something that “was worthy of the people we serve.” And Smith said the new building will not change Center of Life
“We have one very important value statement: Everything is about people,” he said
“I tell people it’s not about the building but about the people
with a specific window of opportunity to gather partners
He said he also knows that with the right development and planning
it will still be a blessing to the community,” Smith said
“I feel the community really deserves it.”
Helen is a copy editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The second and final phase of construction started this month on the NE 97th & Couch/Davis Local Improvement District (LID)
When the entire LID project is completed later this year
NE Davis Street will extend from 97th to 100th avenues
NE Couch Street will extend from 97th to 99th avenues
NE 97th Avenue will be entirely rebuilt from Davis to Burnside streets
The first phase of construction remains on track for completion this spring
We expect to finish the second phase this fall
with initial work focusing on NE Davis Street
Please travel carefully in the construction area and observe all signs and flaggers
and we will maintain access to homes and businesses unless otherwise notified
We expect to pave all of the Phase 1 area in coming weeks
Paving will require temporary street closures and relatively warm
dry weather; details will be provided once a schedule is available
A new signal at E Burnside Street & 97th Avenue is mostly installed but not yet ready to be turned on
The old signal equipment will be removed once the new system is operational
Other work underway includes installing underground power supplies to allow removal of utility poles with future development
We are also coordinating with TriMet to ensure the new signal equipment works smoothly with MAX light rail operations.
has earned a spot in the Pittsburgh International Airport’s Art in the Airport program
The artwork on exhibit was created by eight of the program’s teenage students
all of whom are learning to weld as a creative process
The work was produced during IAW's most recent summer welding bootcamp. Each year, IAW selects a community partner to build a piece of public artwork around. In 2024 they partnered with the Swissvale-based POWER
a nonprofit assisting women in their addiction recovery journey
students were tasked with translating the organization's core values into a piece of art that could unify and inspire
“[There are] a couple of flowers that are facing a sun and it represents community and growth,” said student artist Natalie Daniels
“The sun is there to represent the help and the power it gives the women
to empower them for their recovery journey.”
IAW began in the summer of 2014 with founder and executive director Tim Kaulen’s mobile sculpture workshop, which evolved into a series of pop-up workshops held around the Pittsburgh area based out of his mobile welding lab. In 2018, Kaulen, in partnership with the Hazelwood Initiative
purchased four connected buildings to create a permanent home for the workshops
The certification allows students to begin working in the field immediately
“A lot of the folks working for [the unions] right now are aging
so there's this really big need for young people to come in
and then take these jobs,” said Maura Bainbridge
assistant director at Industrial Arts Workshop
In addition to exposing students to potential fine arts careers
IAW takes students into the professional trades spaces in partnership with local unions and companies
“I think we're really lucky that we get to spend all this time with a lot of young people who have all these creative ideas and they come here and they want to learn how to work and learn how to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives,” Bainbridge said.
The Pittsburgh International Airport’s Art in the Airport program is featuring Industrial Arts Workshop student welding art through April
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What happens when you combine the adrenaline-fueled competition of Hannah Grace’s “Icebreaker,” Katie Ledecky’s Olympic domination
You get Ali Hazelwood’s latest romance novel
“Deep End” successfully manages to explore a darker side to Hazelwood’s romance writing while still staying true to the author’s “STEMinist” roots
The book follows Scarlett Vandermeer — a committed biology student and diver for Stanford University recovering from a devastating injury — and her connection with Lukas Blomqvist
and boyfriend to one of Scarlett’s teammates
Even though swimmers and divers have less in common than one may think
the two’s worlds overlap when they learn that they share a very specific and very intimate interest
This book may not appeal to all longstanding Hazelwood fans as “Deep End” represents a stark transition from her usual light-hearted
academia-focused romances to a more boundary-pushing
sports-focused affair reminiscent of spicier authors such as Elle Kennedy and Hannah Grace
This innovative novel deals with topics that are widely considered to be taboo
Hazelwood manages to approach the difficult and sometimes heavy subject of unconventional relationship dynamics with grace and honesty while still maintaining a positive tone throughout the book
Her portrayal of student-athletes who are equally committed to both disciplines is relatable not only to those in aquatic sports but any kind of intense extracurricular
Hazelwood also accurately captures the range of emotions that come with navigating the world while being a college student
Hazelwood’s background as a fanfiction author shines through in this work
The writing style she uses is evocative of many Archive of Our Own pieces
and the main character Scarlett even praises her favorite professor by saying she hopes “his favorite fanfiction update[s] every night.” Hazelwood also brings back two beloved characters from her debut novel
which was based on a fanfiction she wrote of Rey and Kylo Ren from the Star Wars franchise
While this callback to two adored scientists from “The Love Hypothesis” — Dr
Olive Smith — is a creative reference to Hazelwood’s roots
it is incorporated in a way that feels slightly choppy and out of place
“Deep End” divides the life of student athletes Scarlett and Lukas into two distinct halves: academics and sports
The academic portion focuses mainly on their shared research work with Dr
Smith on neuroplasticity and sensory deprivation
While this research project is important to the overall plot of the novel
the connection to Hazelwood’s earlier works feels forced
as if the “STEMinist” connection is only there to appease die-hard fans
While the STEM aspect of “Deep End” falls short of Hazelwood’s other novels because she dedicates significantly more detail to the athletic pursuits of the characters
she excels in creating a realistic romance within the world of NCAA sports
The fire of competitive college athletics fuels the passion between the two main characters and drives their relationship forward
Former Olympians and NARPs — non-athletic regular persons — alike will appreciate learning the intricacies of the world of aquatic sports and the inner workings of a romance between a world-champion swimmer and an up-and-coming diver
“Deep End” contributes a heart-warming and enjoyable installment in the increasingly-popular arena of sports romance novels
bringing this new genre together with Hazelwood’s background in “STEMinist” romances
By pushing boundaries and stereotypes in a way that has been seen in books like “50 Shades of Grey,” Hazelwood is pushing herself and her fans outside of their comfort zones to experience a new type of contemporary romance novel
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The much-loved and highly respected violinist was concertmaster with the SSO for 33 years
Donald Hazelwood with his violist daughter Jane and her children Elena and Sebastian Pini in 2001
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The distinguished Australian violin Donald Hazelwood
long-serving former concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO)
The SSO wrote in a tribute on its website: ‘All of us at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra are enormously saddened by the death of our former Concertmaster
Don was Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for 33 years from 1965 until his retirement in 1998
an extraordinary career that assures his place among Australia’s best-known and most respected musicians.’
who was named after the Australian cricketer Donald Bradman
and began playing the violin at the age of four
He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium from 1948
and first performed with the SSO in 1952 under conductor Eugene Goossens
He was appointed co-concertmaster in 1965 and concertmaster in 1967 upon the retirement of his co-chair Robert Miller
Between 1987 and his retirement Hazelwood shared the role with Dene Olding
Hazelwood also performed as a soloist over his long career
He was president of the Sydney Symphony Benevolent Fund – a retirement fund for musicians established in 1947 – for 23 years
He was married to SSO clarinettist Anne Menzies
who died in 1998; their daughter Jane Hazelwood was a violist with the SSO from 1995-2024
he was an educator at Australia’s National Music Camps for many years
and was also involved in Australian Youth Orchestra programmes
Hazelwood was appointed Order of the British Empire in 1976 for services to music as well as Officer of the Order of Australia in 1988
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In The Best of Technique you’ll discover the top playing tips of the world’s leading string players and teachers
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plus examples from the standard repertoire to show you how to integrate the technique into your playing
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chamber musicians and string teachers since the 1990s
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Police have arrested a suspect in East Portland after someone was shot and injured early Wednesday evening
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(First Alert 4)—Silgan Plastics plans to close its Hazelwood facility next year
On Tuesday, a letter detailing Silgan Plastics Corporation’s plans to close its Hazelwood facility and lay off workers was sent to WARN. The company plans to start the first closing phase on Feb
and the closure will be finalized before the end of 2025
the company said they plan to lay off 33 employees during their first phase in February
All of the workers at the Hazelwood facility are expected to be laid off by the end of next year
the impacted employees are not part of a union