Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Jefferson Hills is a borough in Allegheny County
, Pennsylvania
, United States. It includes the community of "Large, Pennsylvania". As of the 2010 census the population was 10,619. Jefferson Hills was first created as a township (Jefferson Township), incorporating on January 22, 1828, and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson
, third President of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence
, statesman, patriot, author, farmer, lawyer, philosopher, inventor, and architect. The borough is a member of the West Jefferson Hills School District
.
and Bob Casey, Jr.
in the United States Senate
and Tim Murphy
of the 18th District of Pennsylvania
in the House of Representatives
. The borough's representative in the Pennsylvania State Senate
is John Pippy
of the 37th District
and David Levdansky
of the 39th Legislative District
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
. The District Court judge for Jefferson Hills is Pat Capolupo.
The Jefferson Hills Police Department participates in a number of community-based programs such as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(DARE) program in the local West Jefferson Hills School District
. Additionally, the police department is a member of the TUPPER project which is a collaborative effort which includes police departments from nine nearby communities. Under this project, all participating departments can access regional criminal information instantly. The Borough’s police are also participants in Pennsylvania Attorney General's Regional Narcotic Task Force and the South Hills
DUI task force.
The borough is also served by the Jefferson Hills Emergency Management and Fire Rescue, which employees volunteer firefighters to provide fire protection for the community. The fire department has three locations spaced throughout the community: Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company, Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company, and Jefferson 885 Fire Company. Each of the fire companies have mutual aid pacts with all of the immediately adjacent South Hills communities.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.24%, is water.
The terrain of the borough includes rolling hills and wooded areas. Jefferson Hills' southeastern border is the Monongahela River
. There are three streams flowing through the borough: Peters Creek
, Beam Run, and Lewis Run.
region. To the north, Jefferson Hills is bordered by Pleasant Hills
and West Mifflin
. The eastern border is made up of the communities of Clairton
, West Elizabeth
, Elizabeth
, Elizabeth Township
, and Forward Township
. South of the Jefferson Hills is Washington County
and the municipality of Union Township
. Immediately to the west is South Park Township
.
zone. A humid subtropical climate
zone results in the Borough experiencing four distinct seasons with hot and humid summers and long, cold, snowy winters. Precipitation
is spread fairly evenly throughout the year with its peak in May. On average Jefferson Hills sees about 13 days of precipitation a month. The warmest month of the year is July with an average high of 85 °F (29 °C). The Borough experiences its coldest month in January with average lows dipping down to 20 °F (-7 °C). The lowest recorded temperature is -19 °F (-28 °C) which occurred in 1994. In 1998, Jefferson Hills experienced its highest temperature ever in July with a temperature of 101 °F (38 °C).
of 2000, there were 9,666 people, 3,781 households, and 2,688 families residing in the borough. The population density
was 583.5 people per square mile (225.2/km²). There were 3,954 housing units at an average density of 238.7 per square mile (92.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.76% White, 1.31% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.14% from other races
, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.
There were 3,781 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $50,615, and the median income for a family was $60,767. Males had a median income of $43,972 versus $36,052 for females. The per capita income
for the borough was $23,006. About 2.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
.
provides quality education for approximately 3,000 students and consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is organized in a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 plan, offering full academic and athletic programs.
Educational support programs with teams of trained personnel are available in each of the five district buildings to assist students who are experiencing learning or emotional difficulties. Partnerships with local school districts, post-secondary educational institutions, organizations, corporations, and neighboring businesses further enhance the educational opportunities offered to district students.
West Jefferson Hills School District ranks 18th out of the 106 schools in the surrounding seven-county area based on the 2009 Pittsburgh Business Times school district rankings. The district also has the 14th lowest millage in Allegheny County. The district received the Keystone Achievement Award celebrating the attainment of Adequate Yearly Progress
(AYP) each year from 2003 to 2008.
boys soccer championship in 2002.
On the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
(WPIAL) level Thomas Jefferson has also achieved significant success. Thomas Jefferson's WPIAL team championships include:
/esthetic skin care.
and a group of private citizens. Library shelving was initially placed in the Council Chambers and later moved to the renovated basement of the Municipal Building at 3008 Old Clairton Road.
Under the leadership of Charlotte Hill and Madeline Conklin, volunteers were organized to staff the library. The library was financed by a yearly donation from the Borough Council, donations from the Lions' Club, local businesses and citizens. Legislative grants were also received over the years.
Volunteers staffed the library until 1963 when Joyce Schmidt was hired as a librarian. Joyce and her volunteers worked to help the library grow for the next 30 plus years.
In October 1992, the library moved into the newly erected Municipal Center at 925 Old Clairton Road.
Today under the leadership and direction of an appointed Library Board and Library Director, the library is growing rapidly into the 21st century.
The library is now open 50 hours per week. With the addition of computers connected to the World Wide Web and WiFi
, as well as a collection of approximately 32,000 books, audio tapes, DVD's and file materials the library is entering yet another exciting time in its development.
to Pittsburgh. In 2006, the Great Allegheny Passage connected with the C & O Canal Trail to create a 318 miles (511.8 km) journey from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
This effort was coordinated by the Allegheny Trail Alliance, an organization of the seven member trails stretching from Pennsylvania
to Maryland
.
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Jefferson Hills is uniquely positioned with two members of that Alliance, the Montour Trail and Steel Valley Trail system, intersecting in nearby Clairton
. Local trailheads include Triphammer Road, Jefferson Hills (Gill Hall Road), Route 51 - Large, and Clairton trailheads.
is a multipurpose trail extending 40 miles (64.4 km) from Coraopolis
to Clairton
. The trail is made of crushed limestone
, making it ideal for biking, walking, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The Montour Trail also connects with the Panhandle Trail
, a trail of 29 miles (46.7 km) trail between Carnegie, Pennsylvania
and Weirton, West Virginia
.
to West Homestead
. Its completion will allow riders to from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh solely on bike trails.
and PA Route 43. Route 51 runs from Uniontown
to the Pennsylvania
/Ohio
border. In Jefferson Hills Route 51 serves as the terminus for Route 43, otherwise known as the Mon–Fayette Expressway
. Route 43 is a toll road
and part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
system.
offers bus services in and around Jefferson Hills. There are several buses which directly pass through the borough, including:
, which handles most air travel in the Pittsburgh metro area. Additionally, the borough is a short drive away from the Allegheny County Airport
, located in the neighboring South Hills community of West Mifflin
. The Allegheny County Airport serves as the primary FAA
-designated reliever airport for Pittsburgh International Airport. In this role the airport supports a high volume of business and corporate-related activity.
region of Pittsburgh. Jefferson Regional Medical Center has won numerous awards in recent years, especially in the areas of stroke
and cardiac care. These awards include:
, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
, and the Pittsburgh City Paper
. The borough has two local papers, the South Hills Record and the Union-Finley Messenger.
2 (CBS), WTAE-TV
4 (ABC
), WPXI
11 (NBC
), WQED
13 (PBS
), WPGH-TV
53 (Fox
), WPCW
19 (CW
), WINP-TV 16 (ShopNBC
), WPMY
22 (MyNetworkTV
), and WPCB 40 (Cornerstone
). WBGN
59 is an independent station
owned and operated by the Bruno-Goodworth Network.
1020 AM, which is also the first commercially-licensed radio station in the United States, receiving its license on October 27, 1920. Other popular stations include KQV
1410 AM (news), WEAE
1250 AM (sports), WKST-FM
96.1 FM (pop and hip-hop), WBZZ
100.7 FM (adult contemporary), WDVE
102.5 FM (album rock), WPGB
104.7 FM (talk), WXDX 105.9 FM (modern rock), and WAMO
106.7 (hip-hop, rap). There are also three public radio stations
in the area; including WDUQ
90.5 FM (National Public Radio affiliate operated by Duquesne University
), WQED
89.3 FM (classical), and WYEP 91.3 FM (adult alternative). Three non-commercial stations are run by Carnegie Mellon University
(WRCT
88.3 FM), the University of Pittsburgh
(WPTS 92.1 FM), and Point Park University
(WPPJ 670 AM).
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States. It includes the community of "Large, Pennsylvania". As of the 2010 census the population was 10,619. Jefferson Hills was first created as a township (Jefferson Township), incorporating on January 22, 1828, and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia...
, third President of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence
United States Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a...
, statesman, patriot, author, farmer, lawyer, philosopher, inventor, and architect. The borough is a member of the West Jefferson Hills School District
West Jefferson Hills School District
West Jefferson Hills School District is a midsized, suburban, public school system for residents of Jefferson Hills, West Elizabeth, and Pleasant Hills. Each of these South Hills communities are suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. West Jefferson Hills School District encompasses approximately 20...
.
Government
Structure
Jefferson Hills operates under a borough form of government. This means that the borough is run by an elected seven member council and mayor. Additionally, the borough is home to an administrative staff run by the Borough Manager which runs the day to day operations of the borough and implements the goals and objectives set forth by the Borough Council.Local officials
The Mayor is Michael A. Green, and the Borough Manager is Doug Arndt. The seven member council includes Christopher W. King (President), James A. Weber (Vice President), Tracey P. Khalil, Dominic C. Serapiglia, Janice R. Cmar, Jefferey W. Weir, and Mary K. Reynolds.State and federal officials
Jefferson Hills is represented by Pat ToomeyPat Toomey
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Toomey, Sr. is the junior United States Senator for Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, Toomey served as a U.S. Representative for three terms, but did not seek a fourth in compliance with a pledge he had made while running for office in 1998...
and Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.
Robert Patrick "Bob" Casey, Jr. is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as Pennsylvania Treasurer, and Pennsylvania Auditor General. He is the son of former Governor Bob Casey, Sr..He is the first Democrat elected to a full term in...
in the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
and Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy (congressman)
Timothy "Tim" F. Murphy is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served in the Pennsylvania Senate....
of the 18th District of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district
Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district includes parts of Washington County, Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. Republican Tim Murphy has represented the district since 2003....
in the House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. The borough's representative in the Pennsylvania State Senate
Pennsylvania State Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate has been meeting since 1791. It is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such...
is John Pippy
John Pippy
John Pippy is an American politician from the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Republican Party and currently serves in the Pennsylvania State Senate.-Personal:...
of the 37th District
Pennsylvania Senate, District 37
Pennsylvania's 37th Senatorial district includes parts of Allegheny and Washington CountiesAllegheny County* Aleppo Township* Avalon* Bell Acres* Ben Avon* Ben Avon Heights* Bethel Park* Bridgeville* Collier Township* Edgeworth* Emsworth* Findlay Township...
and David Levdansky
David Levdansky
David K. Levdansky is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 39th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1985 until 2010.-External links:...
of the 39th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 39
The 39th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Allegheny County and Washington County. The district includes the following areas:* Allegheny County** Clairton** Elizabeth** Elizabeth Township *** Ward 01*** Ward 03...
in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
. The District Court judge for Jefferson Hills is Pat Capolupo.
Safety
Jefferson Hills is served by its own police department, which is based in the Jefferson Hills Municipal Center. The police force is staffed by 16 police officers along with several community service personnel.The Jefferson Hills Police Department participates in a number of community-based programs such as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, better known as DARE, is an international education program that seeks to prevent use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. D.A.R.E., which has expanded globally since its founding in 1983, is a demand-side drug control strategy of the U.S....
(DARE) program in the local West Jefferson Hills School District
West Jefferson Hills School District
West Jefferson Hills School District is a midsized, suburban, public school system for residents of Jefferson Hills, West Elizabeth, and Pleasant Hills. Each of these South Hills communities are suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. West Jefferson Hills School District encompasses approximately 20...
. Additionally, the police department is a member of the TUPPER project which is a collaborative effort which includes police departments from nine nearby communities. Under this project, all participating departments can access regional criminal information instantly. The Borough’s police are also participants in Pennsylvania Attorney General's Regional Narcotic Task Force and the South Hills
South Hills (Pennsylvania)
The South Hills is a term generally used to collectively describe the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh south of the South Side Slopes. The city neighborhoods include Knoxville, Mt. Oliver, Allentown, Banksville, Beechview, Brookline,...
DUI task force.
The borough is also served by the Jefferson Hills Emergency Management and Fire Rescue, which employees volunteer firefighters to provide fire protection for the community. The fire department has three locations spaced throughout the community: Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company, Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company, and Jefferson 885 Fire Company. Each of the fire companies have mutual aid pacts with all of the immediately adjacent South Hills communities.
Crime
The crime rates in Jefferson Hills are well below state and national averages. The rates below apply to 2005, the latest year that FBI’s Uniform Crime Rate Report had crime statistics for the borough. The crime rates are based per 100,000 people.| Location | Violent Crime | Property Crime |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills | 83 | 784 |
| Pennsylvania | 425 | 2,417 |
| United States | 469 | 3,420 |
Geography
Jefferson Hills is located at 40°17′8"N 79°55′59"W (40.285502, -79.933160).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the borough has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.24%, is water.
The terrain of the borough includes rolling hills and wooded areas. Jefferson Hills' southeastern border is the Monongahela River
Monongahela River
The Monongahela River is a river on the Allegheny Plateau in north-central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States...
. There are three streams flowing through the borough: Peters Creek
Peters Creek (Pennsylvania)
Peters Creek is a tributary of the Monongahela River and part of the Mississippi River watershed, flowing through southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States....
, Beam Run, and Lewis Run.
Surrounding municipalities
Jefferson Hills is located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh within the South HillsSouth Hills (Pennsylvania)
The South Hills is a term generally used to collectively describe the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh south of the South Side Slopes. The city neighborhoods include Knoxville, Mt. Oliver, Allentown, Banksville, Beechview, Brookline,...
region. To the north, Jefferson Hills is bordered by Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania
Pleasant Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,268.-Geography:Pleasant Hills is located at ....
and West Mifflin
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 20,313 at the 2010 census....
. The eastern border is made up of the communities of Clairton
Clairton, Pennsylvania
Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,796 at the 2010 census. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city...
, West Elizabeth
West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
West Elizabeth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 518 at the 2010 census.-Geography:West Elizabeth is located at ....
, Elizabeth
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the east bank of the Monongahela River, where Pennsylvania Route 51 crosses, upstream of Pittsburgh and close to the county line. The population was 1,493 at the 2010 census...
, Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,271 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.96%, is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
, and Forward Township
Forward Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Forward Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,376 at the 2010 census. The township is named after Walter Forward, U.S...
. South of the Jefferson Hills is Washington County
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
and the municipality of Union Township
Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Union Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,599 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.7 square miles , of which, 15.4 square miles of it is land and...
. Immediately to the west is South Park Township
South Park Township, Pennsylvania
South Park Township is located in the southern part of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, near Pittsburgh. The population was 13,416 at the 2010 census.A large portion of the township is covered by a county park of the same name...
.
Climate
Jefferson Hills falls into the northern edge of the humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
zone. A humid subtropical climate
Humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
zone results in the Borough experiencing four distinct seasons with hot and humid summers and long, cold, snowy winters. Precipitation
Precipitation (meteorology)
In meteorology, precipitation In meteorology, precipitation In meteorology, precipitation (also known as one of the classes of hydrometeors, which are atmospheric water phenomena is any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity. The main forms of precipitation...
is spread fairly evenly throughout the year with its peak in May. On average Jefferson Hills sees about 13 days of precipitation a month. The warmest month of the year is July with an average high of 85 °F (29 °C). The Borough experiences its coldest month in January with average lows dipping down to 20 °F (-7 °C). The lowest recorded temperature is -19 °F (-28 °C) which occurred in 1994. In 1998, Jefferson Hills experienced its highest temperature ever in July with a temperature of 101 °F (38 °C).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 9,666 people, 3,781 households, and 2,688 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 583.5 people per square mile (225.2/km²). There were 3,954 housing units at an average density of 238.7 per square mile (92.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.76% White, 1.31% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.
There were 3,781 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $50,615, and the median income for a family was $60,767. Males had a median income of $43,972 versus $36,052 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough was $23,006. About 2.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
History
The area was the geographic base of the Peters Creek Rangers during the Revolutionary WarAmerican Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
.
West Jefferson Hills School District
Jefferson Hills is a member of the West Jefferson Hills School District. The West Jefferson Hills School DistrictWest Jefferson Hills School District
West Jefferson Hills School District is a midsized, suburban, public school system for residents of Jefferson Hills, West Elizabeth, and Pleasant Hills. Each of these South Hills communities are suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. West Jefferson Hills School District encompasses approximately 20...
provides quality education for approximately 3,000 students and consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is organized in a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 plan, offering full academic and athletic programs.
Educational support programs with teams of trained personnel are available in each of the five district buildings to assist students who are experiencing learning or emotional difficulties. Partnerships with local school districts, post-secondary educational institutions, organizations, corporations, and neighboring businesses further enhance the educational opportunities offered to district students.
West Jefferson Hills School District ranks 18th out of the 106 schools in the surrounding seven-county area based on the 2009 Pittsburgh Business Times school district rankings. The district also has the 14th lowest millage in Allegheny County. The district received the Keystone Achievement Award celebrating the attainment of Adequate Yearly Progress
Adequate Yearly Progress
Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, is a measurement defined by the United States federal No Child Left Behind Act that allows the U.S. Department of Education to determine how every public school and school district in the country is performing academically according to results on standardized...
(AYP) each year from 2003 to 2008.
School athletics
Thomas Jefferson High School has a long history of sports excellence. The school's football team won the state title in 1980, 2004, 2007, and 2008. The Jaguars won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic AssociationPennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the state of Pennsylvania, United States....
boys soccer championship in 2002.
On the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League is an interscholastic athletic association in Western Pennsylvania. It is District 7 of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The league is colloquially known as "WIP-ee-al"...
(WPIAL) level Thomas Jefferson has also achieved significant success. Thomas Jefferson's WPIAL team championships include:
| Sport | Class | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Football | AAA | 1980, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Boys Soccer | AA | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Girls Track | AA | 1987, 1988, 1991 |
| Boys Track | AA | 1991 |
| Girls Volleyball | AA | 2001 |
Mon Valley School
The Mon Valley School provides its student with a range of options and opportunities based upon their needs and interests. Mon Valley provides vocational opportunities for exceptional students to enhance learning and to ensure that all students are equipped to function effectively in the workplace. The Mon Valley School provides students with training in a wide variety of fields from clerical and technical skills to auto service training.Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School
The Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School provides career and technical training to 11 high schools in southern Allegheny County. They offer a half day curriculum for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. While at the Steel Center Area School students are offered a wide curriculum of training opportunities including fields such as auto mechanics, advertising and design, and computer information systems. The Steel Center Area School also offers adult education programs for local residents in the fields of auto mechanics, nursing assistants, facility maintenance, and manicurist technicianManicure
A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure treatment is not only a treatment for the natural nails but also for the hands. A manicure consists of filing, shaping of the free edge, treatments, massage of the hand and the...
/esthetic skin care.
Jefferson Hills Public Library
Jefferson Borough Library was founded in 1959 by the joint efforts of the Jefferson Borough Lions' ClubLions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International is a secular service organization with over 44,500 clubs and more than 1,368,683 members in 191 countries around the world founded by Melvin Jones Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, the organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and...
and a group of private citizens. Library shelving was initially placed in the Council Chambers and later moved to the renovated basement of the Municipal Building at 3008 Old Clairton Road.
Under the leadership of Charlotte Hill and Madeline Conklin, volunteers were organized to staff the library. The library was financed by a yearly donation from the Borough Council, donations from the Lions' Club, local businesses and citizens. Legislative grants were also received over the years.
Volunteers staffed the library until 1963 when Joyce Schmidt was hired as a librarian. Joyce and her volunteers worked to help the library grow for the next 30 plus years.
In October 1992, the library moved into the newly erected Municipal Center at 925 Old Clairton Road.
Today under the leadership and direction of an appointed Library Board and Library Director, the library is growing rapidly into the 21st century.
The library is now open 50 hours per week. With the addition of computers connected to the World Wide Web and WiFi
WIFI
WIFI is a radio station broadcasting a brokered format. Licensed to Florence, New Jersey, USA, the station is currently operated by Florence Broadcasting Partners, LLC.This station was previously owned by Real Life Broadcasting...
, as well as a collection of approximately 32,000 books, audio tapes, DVD's and file materials the library is entering yet another exciting time in its development.
Municipal parks
Jefferson Hills offers many recreational opportunities for its residents. The municipality operates five parks including Gill Hall Park, Andrew Reilly Memorial Park, Lobb’s Park, Beedle Park, and Tepe Park spread throughout the community. These parks offer a variety of amenities from various sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, and playground equipment. Additionally, the borough has several pavilions and the Gill Hall Community Center available to rent to borough residents.Great Allegheny Passage
The Great Allegheny Passage is a system of biking and hiking trails spanning 150 miles (241.4 km). These trails run from Cumberland, MarylandCumberland, Maryland
Cumberland is a city in the far western, Appalachian portion of Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Allegany County, and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a...
to Pittsburgh. In 2006, the Great Allegheny Passage connected with the C & O Canal Trail to create a 318 miles (511.8 km) journey from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
This effort was coordinated by the Allegheny Trail Alliance, an organization of the seven member trails stretching from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
to Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
Clairton, Pennsylvania
Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,796 at the 2010 census. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city...
. Local trailheads include Triphammer Road, Jefferson Hills (Gill Hall Road), Route 51 - Large, and Clairton trailheads.
Montour Trail
The Montour TrailMontour Trail
The Montour Trail is a multi-use recreational rail trail near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.It has a crushed limestone surface, appropriate for bicycling, walking, running, and cross-country skiing. Eventually, this trail segment will extend from Coraopolis, Pennsylvania to Clairton, Pennsylvania.The...
is a multipurpose trail extending 40 miles (64.4 km) from Coraopolis
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Coraopolis is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 5,677 at the 2010 census. In 1940 the population peaked at 11,086. It is a small community located to the west of Pittsburgh, along the Ohio River and to the east of the Pittsburgh International Airport...
to Clairton
Clairton, Pennsylvania
Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,796 at the 2010 census. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city...
. The trail is made of crushed limestone
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate . Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera....
, making it ideal for biking, walking, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The Montour Trail also connects with the Panhandle Trail
Panhandle Trail
The Panhandle Trail is a rail trail in southern Pennsylvania and the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.It occupies an abandoned Conrail railroad corridor that had been known as the Panhandle Railroad which has been converted to a bicycle and walking trail...
, a trail of 29 miles (46.7 km) trail between Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Carnegie is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 7,972 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Carnegie is located at . It is approximately southwest of Pittsburgh...
and Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton is a city located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, United States. Most of the city is in Hancock County, with the remainder in Brooke County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 20,411...
.
Steel Valley Trail
The Steel Valley Trail will eventually run 19 miles (30.6 km) from ClairtonClairton, Pennsylvania
Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,796 at the 2010 census. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city...
to West Homestead
West Homestead, Pennsylvania
West Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh, on the Monongahela River. Heavy industries associated with nearby steel mills existed here. Established were axle works, brickworks, and manufactories of machinery, car wheels, etc. In 1910, 3,009 people lived...
. Its completion will allow riders to from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh solely on bike trails.
Major roads
Two major roads run through Jefferson Hills, PA Route 51Pennsylvania Route 51
Pennsylvania Route 51 is a major state highway in Western Pennsylvania. It runs for from Uniontown to the Ohio state line near Darlington, where it connects with Ohio State Route 14. Route 51 is the termination point for Pennsylvania Route 43, Pennsylvania Route 48 and Pennsylvania Route 88. ...
and PA Route 43. Route 51 runs from Uniontown
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Uniontown is a city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Population in 1900, 7,344; in 1910, 13,344; in 1920, 15,692; and in 1940, 21,819. The population was 10,372 at the 2010 census...
to the Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
/Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
border. In Jefferson Hills Route 51 serves as the terminus for Route 43, otherwise known as the Mon–Fayette Expressway
Mon–Fayette Expressway
The Mon–Fayette Expressway is an interstate tolled freeway that is planned to eventually link Interstate 68 near Morgantown, West Virginia with two branches to Interstate 376 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
. Route 43 is a toll road
Toll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
and part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. The three sections of the turnpike system total . The main section extends from Ohio to New Jersey and is long...
system.
Public transportation
The Port Authority of Allegheny CountyPort Authority of Allegheny County
Port Authority of Allegheny County is the second-largest public transit agency in Pennsylvania and the 11th-largest in the United States. When considering that its service area is the 20th largest in the U.S...
offers bus services in and around Jefferson Hills. There are several buses which directly pass through the borough, including:
| Route Number | Route Map | Schedule | Route description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y46 - Elizabeth | Route Map | Schedule | Daily radial route via South Busway South Busway The South Busway is a two-lane bus rapid transit highway serving southern portions of the city of Pittsburgh. The busway runs for 4.3 miles from the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel across the Monongahela River from Downtown Pittsburgh to the Overbrook neighborhood of the city, bypassing the crowded... and Pennsylvania Route 51. |
| Y1 – Large Flyer | Route Map | Schedule | Monday-Friday peak-direction express route via South Busway and Pennsylvania Route 51. |
| 55 – Jefferson | Route Map | Schedule | Daily feeder route with connections in West Mifflin West Mifflin, Pennsylvania West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 20,313 at the 2010 census.... and McKeesport McKeesport, Pennsylvania McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States; it is located at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 19,731 at the 2010 census... . |
Airports
Jefferson Hills is located 45 minutes to the southeast of Pittsburgh International AirportPittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport , formerly Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and commonly referred to as Pittsburgh International, is a joint civil–military international airport located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Findlay Township, approximately west of...
, which handles most air travel in the Pittsburgh metro area. Additionally, the borough is a short drive away from the Allegheny County Airport
Allegheny County Airport
Allegheny County Airport is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, four miles southeast of the city of Pittsburgh. It is the fifth busiest airport in Pennsylvania following Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Harrisburg...
, located in the neighboring South Hills community of West Mifflin
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
West Mifflin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 20,313 at the 2010 census....
. The Allegheny County Airport serves as the primary FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
-designated reliever airport for Pittsburgh International Airport. In this role the airport supports a high volume of business and corporate-related activity.
Utilities
Electricity generation in Jefferson Hills is supplied by both Allegheny Power and Duquesne Light. Natural gas service for the borough is supplied by Equitable Gas Company. Waste Management handles the trash removal and recycling for Jefferson Hills.Healthcare
Jefferson Hills is home to the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, a 373-bed hospital that serves the South HillsSouth Hills (Pennsylvania)
The South Hills is a term generally used to collectively describe the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh south of the South Side Slopes. The city neighborhoods include Knoxville, Mt. Oliver, Allentown, Banksville, Beechview, Brookline,...
region of Pittsburgh. Jefferson Regional Medical Center has won numerous awards in recent years, especially in the areas of stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
and cardiac care. These awards include:
- 2005 Winner of the Premier Award for Quality in the area of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Winner of Solucient - 100 Top Hospitals: Stroke Benchmarks for Success
- Winner of Solucient - 100 Top Hospitals: Intensive Care Units
- 2009 Winner of HealthGradesHealthGradesHealthGrades Inc. is a U.S. company that develops and markets quality and safety ratings of health care providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and dentists. Quality ratings are devised from publicly available patient safety data and analyzed with proprietary technology developed...
Stroke Care Excellence Award - 2007 Winner of HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award
- 2007 Winner of HealthGrades Vascular Care Excellence Award
- 2005 VHA National Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence
Newspaper
Jefferson Hills is covered by a handful of newspapers. As with all communities in the Pittsburgh area Jefferson Hills receives the Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, also known simply as the "PG," is the largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.-Early history:...
, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, also known as "the Trib," is the second largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
, and the Pittsburgh City Paper
Pittsburgh City Paper
The Pittsburgh City Paper is Pittsburgh's leading alternative weekly newspaper which focuses on local news, opinion, and arts and entertainment...
. The borough has two local papers, the South Hills Record and the Union-Finley Messenger.
Television
Jefferson Hills as a member of the Pittsburgh metro area is served by a variety of local television and radio stations. The major network television affiliates are KDKA-TVKDKA-TV
KDKA-TV, channel 2, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. KDKA-TV broadcasts from a transmitter located in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and its studios are located in downtown Pittsburgh at Gateway Center....
2 (CBS), WTAE-TV
WTAE-TV
WTAE-TV is the ABC affiliated television station for Western Pennsylvania that is licensed to Pittsburgh, broadcasting on UHF channel 51 and identifying via PSIP as channel 4 . It also serves as an ABC affiliate for the Wheeling/Steubenville and Clarksburg/Weston, West Virginia market areas...
4 (ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
), WPXI
WPXI
WPXI, channel 11, is the NBC-affiliated television station for Western Pennsylvania that is licensed to Pittsburgh. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 48 from a transmitter located on the north side of Pittsburgh. Owned by Cox Enterprises, the station has studios in the...
11 (NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
), WQED
WQED (TV)
WQED is a Public Broadcasting Service member Public television station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established April 1, 1954, it was the first community-sponsored television station in the United States as well as the fifth public TV station...
13 (PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
), WPGH-TV
WPGH-TV
WPGH-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 43 from a transmitter at its studios on Ivory Avenue in the city's Summer Hill section. The station can also be seen on Verizon FiOS and Comcast channel 7...
53 (Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
), WPCW
WPCW
WPCW is a The CW-affiliated television station for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is licensed to Jeannette. WPCW is owned by the CBS Corporation and serves as an affiliate of The CW Television Network for the television market...
19 (CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
), WINP-TV 16 (ShopNBC
ShopNBC
ShopNBC is an American broadcast and cable home shopping network, owned and operated by ValueVision Media, which is in turn 30% owned by GE Equity and NBC Universal...
), WPMY
WPMY
WPMY is the MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station for Western Pennsylvania that is licensed to Pittsburgh. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 42 from a transmitter located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, WPMY is the sister station of...
22 (MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV
MyNetworkTV is a television broadcast syndication service in the United States, owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a division of News Corporation...
), and WPCB 40 (Cornerstone
Cornerstone Television
The Cornerstone TeleVision Network is a non-commercial Christian broadcast and satellite television network based in Wall, Pennsylvania, United States. Its founder and CEO is Russ Bixler...
). WBGN
WBGN-LP
WBGN-CD is a Class A television station located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station is owned and operated by Bruno-Goodworth Network, Inc. WBGN-CD began broadcasting in 1995 on channel 59 with the call sign W59BT. WBGN simulcasts on nine Class A television stations that are strategically...
59 is an independent station
Independent station
An independent station is in the category of television terminology used to describe a television station broadcasting in the United States or Canada that is not affiliated with any television network....
owned and operated by the Bruno-Goodworth Network.
Radio
There are a wide variety of radio stations serving the Pittsburgh market. The first was KDKAKDKA (AM)
KDKA is a radio station licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Created by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation on November 2, 1920, it is one of the world's first modern radio stations , a distinction that has also been challenged by other stations, although it has claimed to be the first in...
1020 AM, which is also the first commercially-licensed radio station in the United States, receiving its license on October 27, 1920. Other popular stations include KQV
KQV
KQV is a radio station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station, which is the only broadcast station owned by Calvary, Inc., broadcasts at 1410 kHz, with 5000 watts of power day and night. KQV's call letters reportedly stand for King of the Quaker Valley...
1410 AM (news), WEAE
WEAE
WDDZ is an AM radio station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, broadcasting at 1250 kHz with a power level of 5,000 watts. The station is an ABC owned and operated station and serves as the Pittsburgh affiliate of Radio Disney...
1250 AM (sports), WKST-FM
WKST-FM
WKST-FM is a Rhythmic Contemporary outlet based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Owned by Clear Channel Communications, the station broadcasts at 96.1 MHz, with an ERP of 44 kW...
96.1 FM (pop and hip-hop), WBZZ
WBZZ
WBZZ may refer to:*WBZZ, a radio station licensed to serve New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States*WQSH, a radio station in Malta, New York, United States licensed as WBZZ from 2006 to 2011...
100.7 FM (adult contemporary), WDVE
WDVE
WDVE is a mainstream rock music formatted radio station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA at 102.5 MHz. It is often referred to by Pittsburghers as simply "DVE." WDVE's transmitter is located on Pittsburgh's North Side...
102.5 FM (album rock), WPGB
WPGB
WPGB is a conservative talk radio station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Owned by Clear Channel Communications, the station broadcasts at 104.7 MHz with an ERP of 13 kW...
104.7 FM (talk), WXDX 105.9 FM (modern rock), and WAMO
WAMO-FM
WAOB-FM, formerly WAMO-FM, is a radio station serving the Pittsburgh area. It is currently owned by St. Joseph Missions, a Catholic-based organization based in Pittsburgh. WAOB-FM is licensed to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, broadcasts at 106.7 MHz...
106.7 (hip-hop, rap). There are also three public radio stations
Public broadcasting
Public broadcasting includes radio, television and other electronic media outlets whose primary mission is public service. Public broadcasters receive funding from diverse sources including license fees, individual contributions, public financing and commercial financing.Public broadcasting may be...
in the area; including WDUQ
WDUQ
WDUQ was a public radio jazz and news radio station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station broadcasted at 90.5 MHz with an ERP of 25kW. WDUQ was a full member station of National Public Radio and was also affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media...
90.5 FM (National Public Radio affiliate operated by Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
), WQED
WQED-FM
WQED-FM is a listener-supported, public radio classical, fine arts, and news station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station, which is a sister station to both WQED-TV and WINP-TV, operates at 89.3 MHz with an ERP of 28 kW, and is a member station of National Public Radio and an affiliate of...
89.3 FM (classical), and WYEP 91.3 FM (adult alternative). Three non-commercial stations are run by Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States....
(WRCT
WRCT
WRCT is a non-commercial freeform radio station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The station, which is hosted in the basement of Carnegie Mellon's University Center, is run by students, staff, faculty, and community members. WRCT broadcasts on 88.3 MHz with an ERP of 1.75 kW, from atop...
88.3 FM), the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
(WPTS 92.1 FM), and Point Park University
Point Park University
Point Park University is a liberal arts university located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Formerly known as Point Park College, the school name was revised in 2004 to reflect the number of graduate programs being offered....
(WPPJ 670 AM).
External links
- Borough of Jefferson Hills official website
- Map to Jefferson Hills Municipal Center
- Jefferson Hills Public Library
- Jefferson Hills Emergency Management
- Peters Creek Historical Society
- West Jefferson Hills Historical Society
- West Jefferson Hills School District
- West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce