The Allegheny County Housing Authority is moving forward with plans to demolish the 37-unit Uansa Village public housing development in McKees Rocks Bottoms development due to significant issues. Residents will be relocated to other ACHA communities or given housing vouchers. The question now becomes: what happens to the property?
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.
Kennedy Township is taking bids on a 19.5-acre parcel adjacent to Fairhaven Park, aiming for residential development of at least 32 homes. Bids, starting at $750,000, are due by June 8. Township officials believe the location, near Pittsburgh and local amenities, will attract plenty of interest.
Mary Mancini Hartner has successfully managed her family's century-old bakery, overcoming numerous business challenges over the past 50 years. Recently recognized as Western Pennsylvania's Small Businessperson of the Year, she emphasizes continuous improvement and adaptation to customer tastes while preserving the bakery's artisan heritage and community roots.
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.