As COVID-19 cases spike and uncertainty continues to linger, unemployment and other potential financial fallouts are forcing some local boards to budget conservatively. During the Stowe Township commissioner’s meeting on…
Where did COVID-19 derive its name from?
Name a word you wish you never had to hear again. Well in 2020, that top word might just be the coronavirus or COVID-19. Uttered non-stop on TV and in…
Wrapping up 2020: House, Senate enter into late session budget talks
In a typical election year, neither the State House nor Senate would return to session until the start of the new year. However, 2020 has been anything but typical. COVID-19…
Yes, adults can have separation anxiety, too
What do you think of when you hear separation anxiety? You probably think of a young child who’s going off to preschool for the first time. It’s common for young…
ALCOSAN approves purchase of Crivelli lot, local officials opposed
More than a year after the Crivelli Chevrolet dealership in McKees Rocks closed, ALCOSAN approves purchase of the site for use with their Clean Water Plan. Despite pressure from local…
Italian American War Veterans honor local leaders with awards
Senator-elect Devlin Robinson with Tony Ficarri National Commander of the Italian American War Veterans and Jim Bruder. After serving their country 40 years apart, Devlin Robinson and Jim Bruder stood…
Districts scale back in response to coronavirus surge
The Carlynton School District is one of many local schools temporarily shuttering its doors in response to a spike in Allegheny County COVID-19 cases. “This pivot in our plan will…






