Allegheny County's midterm elections, set for Tuesday, May 19, will feature primaries for congressional and state candidates. One key race is for the Democratic nomination for the 45th State House district seat being vacated by Rep. Anita Kulik. Brittany Bloam and Patrick Catena are battling for the nod, and Catena has come under fire for some controversial campaign material.
Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena faces backlash for a controversial campaign mailer. The Carnegie resident's apology hasn't quelled the controversy, with calls for his resignation as council president and council members planning to strip him of his leadership position at the council's next meeting on May 26.
The Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging has begun accepting applications for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, offering $25 vouchers for fresh produce to eligible seniors. Applications are open until Sept. 15, with online submission preferred.
The Bishop Canevin community is supporting assistant baseball coach Tim Jones, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. The team will wear green to raise awareness for organ donation and a GoFundMe campaign has raised funds for his medical expenses.
Football fans heading to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 access enhanced real-time travel information at www.511PA.com. PennDOT encourages using these services for planning routes and navigating traffic, with additional cameras and message boards activated for event monitoring.
West Hills residents can attend a virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, to learn about Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Bus Line Refresh, which aims to improve service in the area, including more frequent routes and new connections. Changes are set for implementation in 2027.
Ashley Marina, an 18-year-old from Kennedy Township, shares her experience on "The Voice" after being eliminated in the battle round. Despite the setback, she has no regrets and resumed her studies at Belmont University. With a passion for music since childhood, Ashley aims for a successful career as a live performer.