The ongoing federal government shutdown is causing uncertainty for SNAP benefits, impacting food pantries in West Hills. With funds frozen, local organizations are preparing for increased demand for food assistance. State and local efforts aim to provide immediate support through donations and food drives.
Neha Sharma joined Steel City Aquatics to learn swimming, a goal since moving to the U.S. The program, responsive to adult demand, fosters safety and fitness, teaching essential skills. Many adults, often immigrants, find new opportunities to swim.
State Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik, D-Allegheny, announced her resignation effective Nov. 30, 2026, to allow new leaders to emerge. Kulik, in office since 2016, expressed gratitude for serving her district and highlighted her accomplishments in the legislature.
A preliminary hearing for a Pittsburgh man charged with shooting a Robinson Township motel clerk to death earlier this month has been moved to Nov. 14 . The preliminary hearing for Stanley Eugene West, charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of Rakesh Bhagavan, originally was scheduled for Oct. 24.
Motorists using Parkway West in Robinson Township should anticipate lane restrictions and ramp closures due to scheduled maintenance. This includes single-lane restrictions on I-376 and overnight closures for drainage work and anti-icing systems, affecting traffic from Oct. 24 through mid-January.
The second annual “Trunk-or-Treat” at Providence Presbyterian Church featured interactive activities like face painting and a vintage truck display. It aimed to foster community engagement and create lasting memories for families. A number of additional Halloween events are planned throughout the region to continue the festivities.
Actor Michael Keaton received a bronze star on Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame, celebrating his significant contributions to cinema. The event honored 10 notable Pittsburghers, with Keaton expressing gratitude and pride in his hometown, highlighting his impressive film career.