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Preliminary hearing for three men charged with rape of two teens continued to Jan. 6

A preliminary hearing for three men charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and other crimes in connection with an incident that police say involved two teenage girls and occurred at home in Kennedy Township earlier this month was postponed until Jan. 6, 2026.

Meet the woman who’s tracking data centers in Pennsylvania

Emilia Doda created a public map to show existing and planned data centers in Pennsylvania after learning about one near her childhood home. Her goal is to empower communities with information, encouraging informed local decision-making, while raising concerns about technology benefits for residents.

Rejected by Moon Township, megachurch eyes worship site in Hopewell Industrial Park

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.

Hearing for man charged with fatally shooting Robinson motel clerk postponed for third time

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.

Grant funds will finance Bishop Canevin gymnasium renovation project

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.

Behind the Lens: Happy 50th birthday to a Pittsburgh icon — The Terrible Towel

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.