South Hills Living - Jan./Feb. 2026

January/February 2026

January/February 2026

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South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort wins Best of the Best contents

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Past and present intertwine inside La Reserve

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Saving lives in the community with blood donation

Choosing joy in 2026

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Local spas offer services to benefit physical, mental health

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For about three years now, I’ve selected a word for the year and take a look at the word from the previous year to see if I embodied it. Last year’s word was momentum, but joy was on the shortlist. Joy is the winner this year. I want to choose my joy and prioritize it. Sometimes I am more focused on other people’s happiness instead of what brings me delight. So here’s to a year of looking in each corner for a pocket of joy

Now, those who know me are well aware of my upbeat, silly, uplifting personality. Friends have compared me to sunshine, butterflies and fairies. I’m one of those people who tries to leave everyone I meet feeling a little better. But again, my focus tends to be on ensuring everyone around me is doing well, rather than turning that deserved attention to myself. I want to challenge myself to joy, but not necessarily comfort. I want to push myself to do hard things that might also spark wonder. Difficulty is not the enemy of pleasure, and the two can live in harmony, I think.

Wishing you and those you love a year filled with joy in 2026 and beyond. I hope you can find time for the things that truly light you up.

Are you someone who sets resolutions or chooses a word to guide the year ahead? If so, I’d love to hear it. Let’s encourage one another with love and kindness.

Reach out to me with your thoughts or story suggestions at 724-222-2200 ext. 2421 or tthurston@observer-reporter.com.

Take care, stay safe and here’s to a joyful 2026.

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P ittsburgh native Tim Brock grew up watching The Addams Family and mob movies and was always fascinated by old things. He and his business partner opened The French Spy, a premier antiques store, three years ago. In October, Brock elevated The French Spy experience to include private shopping, style photography shoots and intimate events inside La Reserve, a speakeasy-type venue above his antiques shoppe, offering guests a trip through time to the most lavish entertainment experiences.

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South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort wins Best of the Best

By Michele Gillis

Photos courtesy of South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort

It not only takes a lot of people, time, and energy to run a pet rescue properly, but also a lot of heart.

“I was so thrilled that they were recognized for the amazing work that they do,” said Cheryl Hagan, who came on as executive director of South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort in August 2025.

South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort has the people, talent and heart to stand out, which earned them the title of the

realize the role this incredibly small group of people has in saving dogs' lives and then getting those dogs with families. It is incredibly rewarding to work with this dedicated group of people.”

Nick Ferraro is the founder and dog training and rehabilitation specialist. He conducts all assessments and evaluations of the dogs before they can be adopted out. He works with them to ensure the dogs are ready. Once the dogs are prepared, they recommend rehoming them in homes with children over the age of 10. His wife, Ashley Rittle Ferraro, helps with vetting the dogs and wherever else she can. Cheryl McClearn is the kennel manager who nurses and cares for the dogs when they are ill and oversees

and socialization they need. It is incredible what this operation has accomplished. It really is.”

South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort was nominated by the community to win Best of the Best.

“We attended the gala, which was beautiful and just enjoyed it. We got to see everybody in our community celebrate the best of the best,” said Hagen.

The rescue, which is 100 percent supported by the community and sponsorships, offers boarding, training, grooming and adoption, all of which support rescue operations.

“The amazing thing about South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort is our community of support,” said Hagen. “South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort is definitely a grassroots organization supported by a grassroots community. We don't receive any government funds whatsoever, like humane societies. So, our support comes completely through our community and a couple of larger sponsors who are friends of the family.”

The history of the rescue is a little serendipitous. Nick Ferraro was working for South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort when he decided to purchase it in 2012. Ashley reached out to Ferraro because he was a dog behavior and training specialist. She needed help with her dog, Nyla. What started as a training session turned into a beautifully fated match, and Ferraro and Ashley were married in 2013.

They were contacted by a local rescue that was overwhelmed with dogs that were pulled from high-kill shelters because of behavioral issues and couldn’t get adopted out.

Ashley and Nick were anticipating taking in 13 dogs, but 62 dogs were dropped off at the kennel facility.

“What happened is Nick and Ashley devoted themselves to rehabilitating all of the dogs and finding them homes,” said Hagan.

“At that point, Nick and Ashley decided that there was such a need for a no-kill rescue that was dedicated to training and rehabilitation instead of a shelter, so they made sure theirs was one.”

Because South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort is a no-kill rescue, any dog that comes into their rescue is either rehabilitated and

rehomed or lives at the rescue for the rest of their life.

Volunteers are vital to the success of the rescue and to the events they hold to adopt out the pets and to collect resources for the rescue.

“I help with fundraisers,” said Barbara Walbush, a volunteer. “I collect blankets in November and stockings at Christmas time. I try to spread the word for people looking for a dog.”

Walbush has rescued two dogs, and her parents have also rescued a dog.

“I think it is a great organization and they have the best interest of the animals,” Walbush added.

“They really try to pair the dogs with the best own ers. I wasn’t surprised when I heard they won. They really are the best.”

As the executive director, Hagan aims to raise awareness of the rescue across southwestern Pennsyl vania and beyond and to increase marketing and development efforts.

“I would like to do a few larger events to celebrate our amazing founders for what they have accomplished and how they serve the community,” said Hagan. “We're working on a Founders Day celebra tion of all of our community members as well as our founders, hopefully sometime this spring or early summer.”

Hagan is also trying to recruit and train more volunteers. The shelter usually adopts out about 10-15 dogs a month, if not more. When they have puppies, that number rises.

“Some of the dogs never even make it up onto our website, because we have waiting lists of people who will call the rescue and say they are looking for a little dog from puppy to two years old,” said Hagan. “And to please give them a call when one is available. We always honor our waiting lists before we post dogs available for adoption through our website or Adopt-A-Pet.”

The kennel can house around 65 dogs. They have 65 individual dog camps, but sometimes a dog will come with siblings so that they can put them in a run together, depending on their temperament.

“In fact, everything

we do depends on the individual dog, and we're one of the few rescues that does that,” said Hagan. “We also need to approve the adoptions before we release the dogs. We are very thorough. We want to move the dogs into the right home because it’s traumatizing for a dog to go back and forth.”

Marketing has been done on Facebook or by word of mouth. They also hold monthly small-games-of-chance bingo adoption events. They also hold three annual super bingo events. They recently had photos with Santa and will host photos with the Easter Bunny in the spring. There will also be another Dames for Dogs event soon, which is a women-oriented event promoting self-care with vendors and a speaker. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for all upcoming events.

Pictured behind the table are Zack and Rachel Beatty, Ashley Rittle Ferraro and Amanda McKinley. Marji Dickson, a volunteer and board member, staffs the table.

Needs that the rescue has include unrestricted funds for projects such as installing puppy and dog doors and other upgrades to the kennel. They need dog food, volunteers to walk dogs, toys, blankets and sheets. They will post an immediate need on the Facebook page and maintain a Chewy wish list.

All of the dogs are microchipped, and if they come in as puppies, they're spayed

“All of the veterinary care routine and emergency is paid for by the rescue, which can amount to $6,000 to $11,000 a month,” said Hagan. “Donations toward vetting bills

Puppies at Mojo's Wallet

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Adoption Day in November

Debbie Weaver and her adopted dog, Bronson

New initiatives in the new year include a digital newsletter on the website called Pupdates. It will consist of tips from Ferraro on training, good news from the kennel, upcoming events and dogs that have been adopted.

“We just wanted to keep our community connected with all the things that we’re working on and doing,” said Hagan. “We are also redesigning our board in a way that will bring in more community involvement and outreach. We would also like to reorganize our office areas so we can create a little space for retail merchandise to

South Hills Pet Rescue is located at 15 Old 88, Finleyville. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information.

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Past and Present intertwine inside La reserve above Carnegie’s Main street

Photos and story by

Katherine Mansfield

Somewhere in modernity, a needle drops and an old 78 crackles to life. A trumpet cheerfully sounds, and Louis Armstrong’s "Potato Head Blues" fills the room with gaiety. The number confidently draws its listener nearer, nearer, until they are stepping out of today, through the vintage Victrola speaker and into a space lifted right out of the Roaring 20s.

If a jazz composition were a physical place, it would be La Reserve, an alluring speakeasy situated above The French Spy antiques shoppe along Carnegie’s Main Street. In mid-October, guests celebrated the grand opening of the moody, elegant venue decorated with authentic period furnishings and curious oddities carefully curated by Tim Brock; the evening was intimate and unforgettable, capped by a comedy performance produced by Next Stage Productions’s Jason Clark. How to describe La Reserve? By what

it is not: an elevated, appointment-only extension of Carnegie’s premiere antiques shoppe, The French Spy; a private event space; a public entertainment venue — though it is, certainly, these things.

“It’s an event space, but it’s not an event space,” said Brock, who co-owns The French Spy and heads operations at La Reserve. “It all started with an authentic 1920s chandelier that I had rewired, and I was like, I’m going to build around that.”

When The French Spy opened three years ago, the space above served as an office. Brock sometimes daydreamed of elevating the premier antiques shoppe by expanding upstairs.

“I always had the idea of an extension to The French Spy, a photography studio to maybe take pictures of the antiques and have a room to do that in. Then I went to Vegas,” said Brock, reclining in a plush, high-backed chair in his favorite dimly-lit corner of La Reserve.

In Vegas, Brock, who grew up watching mob movies and loves the film Goodfellas, visited The Mob Museum, which housed, among other incredible pieces, a telephone whose ringing once filled Al Capone’s Four Aces Club. Brock reveled in the history, but one detail about Capone’s operations sent shivers up his spine: One of Capone’s fronts was an antiques shop. Above that shop, Capone operated a lively speakeasy. Brock remembered his 1920s chandelier and the office above his own antiques shoppe in Pittsburgh, and felt an overwhelming desire to do something opulent in that expanse, should it ever become available.

“I had the idea, and I’m like, if I ever had the space, this is what I would do,” Brock said.

This year, the office above The French Spy did become available, and Brock jumped at the chance to transform the bright, contemporary quarters into a darker, more intimate expanse. He eagerly got to work,

Pittsburgh native Tim Brock grew up watching The Addams Family and mob movies and was always fascinated by old things. He and his business partner opened The French Spy, a premier antiques store, three years ago. In October, Brock elevated The French Spy experience to include private shopping, style photography shoots and intimate events inside La Reserve, a speakeasy-type venue above his antiques shoppe, offering guests a trip through time to the most lavish entertainment experiences.

drawing inspiration from Capone’s and other famous speakeasies, and from his favorite period dramas, including Boardwalk Empire and Peaky Blinders. As he worked, Brock uncovered timeless details, such as the building’s original wooden beams (dating to the 1800s), and his ideas for the space shifted. It wouldn’t be just a photography studio, and it wouldn’t be just a speakeasy, either. It would be something else entirely. Like the green light at the end of Jay Gatsby’s dock, this ‘something else,’ however, floated just out of reach.

“There was a time when there was nothing here, and it was completely torn apart, and it was time to pay rent, and I’m like, this sucks. I literally don’t even know what this is right now, and I’m paying rent on it,” Brock laughed. “I was here, scraping up a glued carpet square for 30 minutes, questioning all my life choices. But I had a vision.”

“What if I created a space that was unforgettable, and people would be talking about?” said Tim Brock, who opened La Reserve on Main in Carnegie in October.

“There’s antiques, there’s oddities and there’s authentic pieces to see, from antique gambling to an old showgirl’s book, to some of my favorite pieces, like the ventriloquist dummy from the 20s.”

Tim Brock learned that Al Capone once owned an antiques shoppe that served as a front for a speakeasy, it gave him chills: The born-and-raised Pittsburgh antiques shop owner dreamed of converting the office space above his outfit into a 1920s speakeasy-type space. When the office became available, Brock did just that, filling the space above The French Spy with period furniture and decorations and completing the renovations with a framed image of Capone, whose speakeasy was also above his antiques shop.

His vision came together through the haze of remodeling dust. Little by little, Brock covered the freshly-painted walls with photographs dating to the 1920s, situated period pieces of furniture on the hardwood floors and draped doorways in red velvet. With every additional detail — a gentleman’s hat hung here, a taxidermy bat framed there — the space’s purpose became clearer. It felt like Brock and the rooms worked together to dream up possibilities for what wondrous happenings La Reserve might host.

One evening, Brock took a turn through his nearly-completed project, and time bent. It was as though he hadn’t created, but had actually stepped foot in, a speakeasy a century ago. He gravitated toward the opulence those places promised and saw promise for not only a The French Spy extension, but a gathering space as elegantly gilded as Jay Gatsby’s parties — and every bit as dizzyingly mercurial.

Grand ideas float like wisps of smoke from a lady’s long cigarette on the air; the walls whisper secrets; decadent surprises delight at every turn. Each of La Reserve’s rooms — the swanky main room, home to that 1920s chandelier and a stone fireplace; the performance room, whose gold-tiled wall serves as the backdrop for a posh kitchenette; the green room, a luxe space in which performers relax in before taking the stage; and the lavish bedroom, for style shoots — is ever-changing, its antique decor shifting to better tell that evening’s story.

The stories that have already been told still linger in the shadows, and if one listens closely enough, one might hear raucous laughter from recent comedy performances, or the pealing of clinking glasses from La Reserve’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests rang in 2026 with an intimate, masked burlesque party, and this year, the floors so recently covered in confetti will serve as the stage for Clark’s comedy shows (he’s booked the space through May). La Reserve will also host magic shows and other live performances throughout 2026, and the space is available to photographers for style shoots and the public for select private events. La Reserve is also available by appointment as an elevated shopping experience for The French Spy.

“This is no ordinary space,” said Brock, looking around the grand main room, whose antique shelves hold curious collectibles, including a book on Harry Houdini, a skull and a framed industrial cross. “Creating this space was a dream.”

Be the first to know about La Reserve’s upcoming events and other extraordinary happenings by following the venue, The French Spy and Next Stage Productions on Instagram at @lareserveonmain, @thefrenchspyantiques and @next_stageproductions. For more on La Reserve, including booking information, visit lareserveonmain.com.

Entertainers, including local comedians, burlesque dancers and magicians, are invited to relax before the curtain rises, and the show begins inside the green room at La Reserve, a ritzy new private event space and performance venue in downtown Carnegie. Owner Tim Brock had other plans for the great wall inside his green room, but when a collector purchased the oversized clock he’d envisioned ticking away the time, he remembered a vintage sign that, rather perfectly, advertised the town in which La Reserve came to life.

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Saving lives in the community with blood donation

By Emily King

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate those who give blood, educate the public about the importance of blood donation and raise awareness of the critical need for blood products. Blood donation has been around longer than you might think. The first successful human blood transfusion was performed in 1818 by British obstetrician James Blundell, and was used to treat a patient with postpartum hemorrhage. Over the years, numerous advancements in blood typing and anticoagulation agents have made it easier to preserve blood products and match blood type. In 1969, Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month.

January wasn’t chosen at random. Unfortunately, blood shortages are common at the beginning of the year for a few reasons. People may be less likely to make donations during the busy holiday season. Winter weather also keeps people from donating as regularly. January became the perfect time to make an increased effort to raise awareness of the importance and impact of blood donation.

We spoke with Maya Santana, communications manager for Pittsburgh and Cleveland for Vitalant. Vitalant is one of the country’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. with a safe and steady blood supply.

critical for patients facing cancer, trauma and surgery, and must be used within a week of donation. In many situations, the generosity of blood donors means the difference between life and death.

The actual blood donation process only takes ten to fifteen minutes. After the procedure, donors are asked to drink fluids and have a quick snack to replenish energy.

Each time you donate blood, you can help multiple patients. Becoming a regular donor means you are an essential contributor to your community's health.

“Vitalant serves 900 hospitals nationwide, including 63 in Pennsylvania. In the region, Vitalant donors provide more than 73,000 donations each year, which are tested, processed and distributed to support patients locally and nationwide. Vitalant needs to collect more than 600 donations each day to support local hospitals and patient needs; however, currently, we are collecting only 200 blood donations each day,” she says.

Donors of all blood types are essential, especially type O, which is often used in emergencies when there is not time to determine a patient’s blood type. Platelets are

Becoming a blood donor is an easy, fulfilling way to make a life-saving impact in the community, and it only takes about an hour from start to finish.

“When donors arrive, they check in with a valid ID, complete a brief health questionnaire and then undergo a quick screening that includes vitals, an iron check and an eligibility review. Trained staff guide donors through every step, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process,” explains Santana.

For Pittsburgh resident Rose Rose, pictured at left, blood and platelet donations are essential. In August 2024, Rose was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells. Plasma cells are necessary to make antibodies to fight infection. To stay healthy, Rose requires regular blood and plasma transfusions. She has already needed more than 40 units. On one occasion, her platelets dropped to a critically low level, and the hospital didn’t have enough available, so she had to wait until the next day.

Before her illness, Rose was a blood donor; now she relies on the generosity of blood donors. Now she hosts blood drives so that patients like herself don’t have to wait for crucial blood products.

“Each year, Vitalant partners with more than 600 volunteer organizations, individuals and community groups. Their collective support is essential to making sure lifesaving blood is available before it is urgently needed,” says Santana.

To thank donors at the start of the new year, Vitalant is offering the “26 in ’26 Giveaway,” where all donors who give between Jan. 5 and Feb. 8 will be entered for a chance to win one of 26 $500 gift cards through Vitalant Donor Rewards. Donors must have an online donor account and be opted in to the rewards program by Feb. 10 to qualify. Learn more at Vitalant.org/26giveaway.

If you have ever thought about becoming a blood donor, now is the critical time to make a difference. Start your year out with an act of generosity that can make an incredible difference in your community.

Local spas offer services to benefit physical, mental health

By April Barbe

Each year, the Observer-Reporter holds a Best of the Best awards ceremony recognizing top businesses, people and organizations in the area. The awards cover Washington and Greene counties, as well as the South Hills of Pittsburgh.

This year, Tuscan Sun Spa and Salon was announced as the winner in the new category of top medical spas.

“We love being in the heart of Peters Township and Canonsburg, and we felt this area was so deserving of the services and expertise we have to offer,” said Cheri Satterfield, owner of Tuscan Sun. “Our business is going great. We are continuing to grow, and we love our clients and meeting more from the greater Pittsburgh region.”

The top three of the category include Elite Medispa and Esthetics at APM.

According to many online sources, visiting a spa can have physical and mental health benefits. It can help with muscle pain, circulation, joint support, as well as stress, mood and sleep improvement.

Tuscan Sun Spa and Salon, 604 W. McMurray Road, opened three years ago in Canonsburg, but the company has been around for over 20 years, Satterfield said. They have 40 employees in Canonsburg and more than 400 workers company-wide.

“We offer massages, manicures, pedicures, body wraps, facials, haircuts, coloring services, hair extensions, laser treatments, medical facials, medical cosmetics, weight loss services and more. At Tuscan Sun, your journey is our passion, and we hope that our services can boost your self-esteem and confidence,” Satterfield said.

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Miller said there is also an experienced nurse and a nurse practitioner who help provide the services, and both have previously worked with and trained alongside plastic surgeons.

Plus, Medical Director Dr. Thu Le provides medically supervised GLP-1 semaglutide injections to support weight loss and overall wellness.

The spa also offers dermal fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, laser hair removal and more.

“Our team brings advanced training and extensive experience in medical-grade skin treatments, allowing us to deliver enhanced outcomes and highly personalized care. These elevated credentials set us apart and ensure each client receives treatment rooted in both science and artistry,” Miller said.

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According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the medical spa industry has gained popularity in the last several years. In 2023, the sector earned almost $20 billion in revenue. The average annual revenue for a spa is nearly $1.5 million, according to the ASDS.

There are more than 10,000 spas in the U.S., and the industry is projected to keep growing for the next few years as procedures become more popular.

The spa also offers all types of laser services, including cosmetic fillers, tattoo removal, Botox and more. The business also has Exomind, Ultherapy Prime and Quantum RF Microneedling.

“We have over 20 years’ experience, and all our service providers have been fully trained and highly educated. We also offer continuing education classes for our providers,” Satterfield added.

Elite Medispa, at 1200 McKean Ave. in Charleroi, has a smaller staff of four, but it offers many services, including Botox, laser hair removal, facials and skincare products.

“Our services are designed to help clients look and feel their best with minimal downtime,” said CEO Lori Spina. “We also offer free consultations to discuss individual skincare goals.”

Spina said the most popular services at Elite include injectables and customized facial treatments.

Opening in 2014, Spina said their location is “an ideal place for a local medical spa to thrive.” She said the tight-knit community helps support small businesses.

“Our clients love special offers and deals — they always respond enthusiastically! While we have quieter days, business consistently picks back up,” Spina said.

Melissa Miller at Esthetics APM said business is also going great at 6040 Library Road in Bethel Park.

“Esthetics started 15 years ago when a patient of our affiliate company, Allegheny Physical Medicine, convinced us to begin Zerona Laser treatments for fat burning. The business took off, and we quickly added skin care services and then Botox and dermal filler treatments,” Miller

• Tuscan Spa and Salon: To make an appointment, call 412-7631600 or book online at tuscanspaandsalon.com. The spa is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

• Elite Medispa: Appointments can be made by calling 724-489-9595 or reaching out via Facebook (Elite Medispa) or Instagram (@elite_medispa).

• Esthetics at APM: Call 412-831-0222 to schedule an appointment, ask questions or schedule a complimentary initial consultation for any service. Clients can also schedule online at pittsburghskincarepros.com. The spa is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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