When West Hills Gazette Editor Sonja Reis encountered a toothache-stricken T. rex outside Fred Rogers Productions in Pittsburgh's South Side Works, she contemplated sharing his plight on social media. Instead, she opted to enlist broader support using the digital news platform to get the Mister Rogers-themed dinosaur much needed dental care.
Transportation projects in two West Hills communities are among 66 statewide that will receive more than $51 million combined from the state’s Multimodal Transportation fund. Locally, Coraopolis and Moon Township are among four Allegheny County communities that will share in some of the funding.
On Aug. 4, the Sto-Rox School District hosted a kickball event and resource fair where adults played against teens on the football field.
To learn more about the event including who won, check out Photographer Lynne Deliman's Around Town. (Photos)
PennDOT District 11 announces ongoing southbound I-79 ramp closures at Route 60 interchange in Robinson and Kennedy townships. Closures for concrete patching and shoulder work will occur Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The $14.97 million project encompasses various restoration activities and motorists can check conditions at www.511PA.com.
Helen Martinez's new Salvadoran restaurant in Stowe Township, Pupusas y Antojitos Helen, is the result of collaboration between community development organizations and small business owners. Located next to the Parkway Theater, the restaurant highlights the cultural significance of pupusas, a staple of Salvadoran cuisine.
In 1960, when most of Robinson Township was still rolling farmland, the Scott family sold 100 acres of their vast farm to Acme Stores. After almost three decades, those 100 acres became the Robinson Town Centre. (Photos)
By just about any measure, the Robinson Farmers Market has been a success since its inception in 2017. (Photos)