Moon Township supervisors denied Revival Today Inc.'s request for a permit to operate on Coraopolis Heights Road. The church plans to relocate to Hopewell Township, where it has submitted a permit for a building in the industrial park following a zoning ordinance amendment.
A preliminary hearing to determine if Stanley Eugene West Jr. must stand trial for homicide in the fatal shooting of a Robinson Township motel clerk in October has been postponed to March 25, 2026. The hearing had been rescheduled twice previously and was set to take place Friday, Dec. 19.
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.
Allegheny County police departments diverging on 287(g) agreements for ICE cooperation, with Stowe renewing, Springdale retaining, controversies over oversight, and a related Mount Washington arrest.
Gazette sports editor Mike Longo Jr. notes that the Pittsburgh region is home to iconic figures, including Myron Cope, creator of the famous Terrible Towel. Introduced in 1975, this symbol of Steelers pride began as a gimmick but evolved into a beloved tradition, raising millions for charity.
State Rep. Anita Kulik announced over $815,000 in funding from the Neighborhood Assistance Program for revitalization and affordable housing in McKees Rocks and Coraopolis. This funding supports business districts, community services and initiatives aimed at fostering long-term homeownership success.
Moon Township will increase property taxes for the first time since 2014, raising the millage rate from 2.74 to 4.28 in 2026. This 56% hike aims to address financial pressures and fund crucial services in a budget that's more than $20.7 million.