Italian American War Veterans honor local leaders with awards
Senator-elect Devlin Robinson with Tony Ficarri National Commander of the Italian American War Veterans and Jim Bruder. After serving their country 40 years apart, Read more.
Districts scale back in response to coronavirus surge
The Carlynton School District is one of many local schools temporarily shuttering its doors in response to a spike in Allegheny County COVID-19 cases. “This pivot Read more.
Council press on with business items despite sound issues
Despite technical issues cutting short its Nov. 10 virtual business meeting, McKees Rocks Council moved forward with motions lowering the town’s amusement tax Read more.
Lindy Paving closes on former Shenango Coke Works, plans for site unknown
The Shenango smokestacks were demolished in May of 2018. A brownfield site targeted by a coalition of regional stakeholders who hoped to steer the course of its Read more.
Suspended students may be required to learn online
Taking advantage of district-wide technology upgrades, Sto-Rox administrators are pushing a policy revision that will require suspended students to complete assignments Read more.
Presidential candidates round off campaigns in hotly-contested Keystone State
Supporters of former Vice President Joe Biden gather in an overflow parking lot behind an invite-only drive-in event on Pittsburgh’s North Shore Nov. 2. The eyes Read more.
Gazette 2.0 celebrates 3 years of local reporting
Gazette 2.0 distributed its first print run on Nov. 5, 2017 to fill the community news gap created when the 125-year-old Suburban Gazette unexpectedly shuttered Read more.
GOP refuses to concede as Dems hold off 2 of 3 challengers
Kulik’s opponent Danny DeVito and Lamb’s opponent Sean Parnell refused to concede their races at the time of printing. A nationally fraught election has Read more.
Robinson officials vow not to raise taxes
As they prepare to pass next year’s budget, Robinson officials anticipate income losses but vow not to raise taxes or cut services. “We’re trying to be ultra-conservative Read more.
Sto-Rox considers launching middle school football team
Sto-Rox school directors approved a plan put forward by Athletic Director LaRoi Johnson to launch a middle school football team starting next academic year. Johnson Read more.