Around 14,500 West Hills residents may soon receive their November SNAP benefits after a federal court ruling. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that payments are being processed following the restoration of funding, with approximately $100 million allocated to Pennsylvania's residents.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced two road construction projects starting Nov. 10, including a ramp closure in Neville Township and overnight ramp restrictions in Collier and Robinson townships, with detours provided for affected traffic.
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.