A number of West Hills area students achieved academic honors in spring 2025, including placements on dean’s lists and graduation recognitions at various colleges. Notable institutions include Grove City College, Ohio University, and Slippery Rock University, among others.
Act 18 of 2024 prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania, aiming to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving. Offenders will initially receive warnings, with fines imposed later.
A new global AI and High Performance Computing data center has opened in Robinson Township. The announcement for Northern Data Group's new North American data center came June 4.
Bishop Canevin High School has hired Rod Steele as its new head football coach, replacing Richard Johnson. Steele aims to build on Johnson's success while emphasizing player development and community involvement. Johnson resigned after five successful seasons, including one WPIAL championship.
Moon Township will be the site of national coffee chain 7 Brew's first location in Allegheny County. The business, which is scheduled to open late this year or early next year, will be located at 5960 University Blvd.
EDITORIAL: Proposed public notice changes would leave Gazette, other digital outlets out in the cold
EDITORIAL: Proposed public notice changes would leave Gazette, other digital outlets out in the cold
State officials' proposed HB1291 aims to transition public notices from print to digital, benefiting legacy newspapers like the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette while sidelining independent digital outlets. This legislation raises concerns about increased advertising costs and monopoly creation.
Lynne Deliman, a Rite Aid store manager for nearly 39 years, faces closure of her Kennedy Township store. As Rite Aid closes numerous locations, she reflects on her retail career and the emotional impact on customers and employees.