Moon Township is promoting its military banner program, initiated in 2019, to honor local veterans and active-duty members. The program displays over 100 banners, acknowledging the community's military service tradition. Residents are encouraged to apply to commemorate their loved ones, with assistance available for eligibility verification.
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.
Ivy Smith, a 17-year-old poet from Moon Township and the 2025-26 Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate, reflects on her growth from cringey middle school poetry to insightful works on nature and social issues, while actively engaging in community service and inspiring others through workshops.
Rotary clubs in the West Hills and throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania will engage in a regional volunteer effort known as Rotary EPIC Day of Service on Saturday, May 16. Projects will address community needs like food insecurity and beautification, fostering collaboration and leadership within participating communities.
Voters in McKees Rocks and Moon Township should verify their polling locations before the May 19 Primary Election due to recent changes. Several polling places have moved, with 25 locations across Allegheny County shifting, affecting voters’ destinations in these communities.
Moon Township supervisors approved the first two phases of the Forest Park development, allowing 49 single-family homes on 62 acres. The project will feature single-story units with a homeowners association. Future phases aim for an additional 220 homes, pending separate applications.
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.