Carnegie
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Robert Morris University students Gabriela Hernandez (left) and Angeline Benitez volunteer to help people prepare their income tax returns as part of a program offered by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of Mia DeVivo) Angeline Benitez and Gabriela Hernandez, accounting students at Robert Morris University, volunteer for United Way’s Free Tax Prep Coalition, assisting low-income households with tax preparation. Their experiences deepen their tax knowledge and offer valuable community help while fostering gratitude among clients.
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Photo courtesy of PennDOT As a major snowstorm approaches, West Hills communities face a salt shortage affecting road maintenance. Authorities emphasize safety measures, with parking restrictions and plowing policies in place. Allegheny County has sufficient supplies for response efforts, while emergency services remain prepared.
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Infrastructure projects in West Hills communities will receive funding through state grants, enhancing water, sewer and transportation systems. Key recipients include Lindy Paving Inc., Moon Township and McKees Rocks Borough, with a focus on improving safety and environmental health in the region.
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New Carnegie Mayor Sam Bigham (left), the youngest person in the state to hold that position, takes the oath of office Monday evening in the borough council chambers. Former mayor and current District Magistrate Jack Kobistek administered the oath of office for Bigham and three members of the borough council. (Photo by Drew Moniot) Sam Bigham has officially become the youngest mayor in Pennsylvania’s, as he took the oath of office Monday in Carnegie Borough. Earning 76% of the Democratic primary vote and Republican write-in support, he balances his role with executive director duties and is pursuing a master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon.
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In its first full year of operation, the West Hills Gazette has built a sizable following among readers in the dozen or so communities that we serve. As 2025 winds to a close, the Gazette revisits the year’s top stories and looks to continue serving the community in 2026.
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Bishop Canevin High School is set to receive a $350,000 grant for gym renovations, part of a $7.6 million funding package aimed at enhancing community infrastructure in the 42nd senatorial district, with several neighboring projects also receiving support.
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On field at PNC Park is West Hills Gazette Partner Frank Garland with the digital news source’s “Going to Bat For Small Business” wooden bat in August of this year. (Photo by Sonja Reis) The author reflects on a lifelong connection to newspapers, tracing their journey from a young reader of comics to a sports journalist, eventually leading to a role in reviving the West Hills Gazette as an online news source.
