Luke Gallagher, a Kennedy Township singer/songwriter, will host a Happy New Year Hometown Show Jan. 4. He'll be celebrating his local roots and reconnecting with friends.
On Christmas Eve, the author recalls fond childhood memories shared with her son at Mancini's Bakery. The piece highlights Nick Mancini-Hartner's impressive bread art and the lasting joy of simple, heartfelt experiences over commercialism during the holiday season.
VFW Vesle Post 418 in McKees Rocks faced a crisis but received help from strangers, successfully restoring power and food for a celebration after Thanksgiving Day challenges.
In early 20th-century Moon Run, coal miners, including young boys, endured grueling workdays in hazardous conditions. Few escaped this brutal existence, grappling with dangers like cave-ins and coal dust exposure.
The McKees Rocks Police Department recently established a K-9 unit funded by community efforts like the upcoming "Cookie Walk" and pet photos with Santa and the Grinch event set for Saturday, Dec. 21. The duo are trained in techniques essential for narcotics detection, crime deterrence and community safety.
Crafton is holding the line on property taxes for 2025. However, pool and garbage removal fees will rise. Significant infrastructure projects will be funded mainly through grants.
A controversial Christian evangelical church in Moon Township can continue to operate through Christmas, a judge ruled Friday, but it must halt services after that until it obtains the necessary permits from the township.