Moon Township is promoting its military banner program, initiated in 2019, to honor local veterans and active-duty members. The program displays over 100 banners, acknowledging the community's military service tradition. Residents are encouraged to apply to commemorate their loved ones, with assistance available for eligibility verification.
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At the PIAA Track and Field Championships Friday, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's Tre Moses and Owen Wasko won medals in the Class 2A boys javelin. Rachel Stepp from Moon Area excelled, qualifying for Saturday's finals in the Class 3A 200 and 400 meters, while other athletes competed without medals.
Brittany Bloam won the Democratic primary in Allegheny County's 45th District, defeating County Council President Pat Catena by 30 points. Her grassroots strategy, engaging directly with over 10,000 voters, resonated amid changing political dynamics. Catena’s reliance on endorsements and a controversial campaign mailer undermined his efforts, signaling a shift in local political power.
Montour fell short in a thrilling 13-10 loss to Upper St. Clair during Thursday's WPIAL Class 5A baseball semifinals, despite a remarkable nine-run rally in the seventh. Upper St. Clair advances to the finals, while Montour aims for third place.
Rachel Stepp entered last year’s PIAA Track and Field Championships with low expectations, yet secured a fifth-place finish. Now a standout sophomore, she’s among the top contenders in both the 400 and 200 meters, competing alongside eight other Moon athletes at this year’s meet. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also will have six athletes competing at the state meet.
Since January 2023, Congressman Chris Deluzio and his team have prioritized assisting Western Pennsylvania residents with federal agency issues, closing over 3,900 cases and returning $11.2 million in benefits. Offices are open weekdays to provide support, and additional information is available through his website and social media.
Kennedy Township is taking bids on a 19.5-acre parcel adjacent to Fairhaven Park, aiming for residential development of at least 32 homes. Bids, starting at $750,000, are due by June 8. Township officials believe the location, near Pittsburgh and local amenities, will attract plenty of interest.