Broadening our coverage for readers in the West Hills and beyond, the Gazette is launching a new biweekly series of movie reviews written by Drew Moniot, a professional film reviewer since 1989. His initial entry is a review of "Beatles '64."
Blessed Home Project provides the gift of clean for those in need of a helping hand
A Moon Township resident and Montour High School alum founded a nonprofit providing free house cleaning for individuals facing challenges. The project aims to alleviate burdens and foster community support.
Carnegie family ‘Out-Boos’ the neighbors with ever-changing, award-winning Halloween display
Rob and Rebecca Lee's Halloween display in Carnegie has won West Hills Gazette’s 2024 'Out-Boo Your Neighbors' contest, featuring a skeleton carriage and a 20-foot skeleton. The couple uses their elaborate decorations to raise funds for a family in need, blending Halloween fun with community spirit and creativity. See story for more pictures and the contest runners-up from Kennedy and Robinson townships.
West Hills Symphonic Band – where harmony thrives in the hills
The West Hills Symphonic Band, directed by Clem Rolin and Tom Snyder, has been enriching audiences since 1967 with its diverse repertoire. The band hosts free public concerts throughout the year, emphasizing the spirit of performance and the joy of music.
‘Creative Healing’: How Kennedy native Hayley Wilds is helping mothers grieve pregnancy loss
Kennedy native Hayley Wilds, a therapist, will host a free online workshop Oct. 17 to support grieving parents during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. After experiencing her own miscarriages, she founded the Center for Creative Counseling to help others. Her book, "Creative Healing for Pregnancy Loss," offers guided journaling for healing.
CONTEST | ‘Out boo’ your neighbors in the West Hills Gazette fall house decorating contest
Send us your pictures of the most festive, Fall or Halloween-themed houses in the West Hills. You'll then be entered into our annual "Out Boo Your Neighbors" contest.
Fish Fry: a Pittsburgh Lenten Staple
Like with pizza joints, McKees Rocks is heavily dotted with churches. Once all separate congregations, the years and lack of parishioners have rendered these churches empty. For sale signs take…







