In the early 20th Century, Robinson Township relied heavily on coal for heating schools, homes, and transportation, as illustrated by resident Elizabeth Lanigan's memories of school life and the bustling coal industry.
Moon Tiger girls seize championship win
Moon Area gymnasts clenched the WPIAL team championship title while hosting the contest this year. The win – number seven in the program’s history – places the Tigers second in…
NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH — West End Library: Famous since 1899
Area residents might be surprised to learn that the humble little West End Library was home to a major revolution in library science deep in the past when public libraries…
Success of high school entrepreneur shows there’s more than one way out
Since he was a young child, 18-year-old Isiah Davis has known he wants to exceed the narrow horizons thrust upon the youth in his struggling community. He’s not yet sure…
An interview with Ed Gainey, first African-American mayor of Pittsburgh
February is Black History Month and what better way to kick off the celebration than to speak with Pittsburgh’s first African American mayor, Ed Gainey. → Did you know since…
Coraopolis Hardware to close its doors after 134 years
The moment you walk into Coraopolis Hardware and you’re greeted by a friendly dog named Buford, you know this is a family-run business ingrained in the fabric of the community.…
Happy Black History Month!
Do you know why Black History Month is in February? It was originally celebrated as a week during the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham…







