2012 Baldwin Township Meeting Dates and Times Announced

All meetings will be held at the municipal building on Community Park Drive.

Local Officials Voice Opposition to State Control Over Shale Drilling

Leaders speak out against state drilling regulations at a town hall meeting in the South Hills.

2012 Whitehall Borough Meeting Dates and Times Announced

All meetings will be held at the municipal complex on Borough Park Drive.

Vincent LoCastro's Past Questioned by Readers; Patch Responds

LoCastro is a site developer for EZ Auto Sales, which hopes to open in Baldwin Township.

Angry Resident Threatens Lawsuit and More Notes from Whitehall Council Meeting

Also, a resident seeks to change the zoning on a former country club property, a deposit fee for borough keys, and other remaining items from Wednesday night's meeting.

Weyman-Provost Junkyard May Get Makeover

A South Hills resident wants to turn a longtime eyesore into a storage facility.

Whitehall Council Increases One Tax, Holds Line on Another in Budget Proposal

Whitehall officials approved a $52 local services tax on Wednesday after presenting a budget proposal that doesn't increase property taxes.

Allegheny County Council Increases Taxes 1 Mill

County Executive-elect Rich Fitzgerald says that the increase is needed to support social services during difficult economic times. Baldwin-Whitehall's John Palmiere voted in the affirmative.

No Baldwin Township Millage Increase

Also, a wet weather item detailed in these remaining notes from Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting.

Tackling the Township's Tree-Trimming Troubles

The big topic at the Baldwin Township Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night was the enforcement of an ordinance regulating trees in municipal space. A score of residents, and a tree expert, came out to address the board on the matter.

Is EZ Auto Sales Coming to McNeilly Road?

The Baldwin Township Board of Commissioners held a hearing on Tuesday night to consider EZ Auto Sales’ applications for conditional use and land use permits.

Chelsa Wagner's 22nd House District Moving to Eastern PA

Also, Wagner is leaving the House to become Allegheny County's controller.

Pennsylvania First in Nation to Adopt New Driver's License Feature

The enhanced security feature will make fakes easier to spot.

Whitehall Borough Christmas Decorations Contest

Judging takes place on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Baldwin Borough Officials Mulling Late-Night Parking Ban

Residents may soon be limited in the same way that Baldwin Township and Whitehall Borough residents are.

Experts Brief Property Owners on Marcellus Shale Land Use

Industry experts at a Moon Township forum say that property owners should band together when considering leasing land to Marcellus Shale drilling companies.

PA House Green-Lights Marcellus Shale Bill

Item passed, 107-76, on Thursday despite no support from Baldwin-Whitehall.

South Hills Interfaith Ministries Asks Whitehall Council for Support

Also, budget planning for 2012 is discussed in these remaining notes from the Nov. 16 Whitehall Borough meeting.

Whitehall Council Pondering Increase in Local Services Tax

Those that work in the borough would face a $52 aggregate charge per year.

Things Get Heated Over an Oven, Marcellus Shale Letter and More (Nov. 15 Baldwin Borough Meeting)

Also discussed were the Baldwin Christmas Festival, saving money on roadwork and loan refinancing, and the Baldwin Borough Police Department's receipt of a Platinum Award, among other things.

Whitehall Resident on Obama, Jobs and the Rich

Dar Thomas pens a letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Whitehall Council Incumbents React to Re-Election

Democrats Lahr and Berkoben happy to have Republican McKown back, as well.

Downey, Pellegrino React to Being Re-Elected in Baldwin Township

Both men will govern with newcomer Susan Snyder.

More from Rich Fitzgerald

After defeating Republican D. Raja in Tuesday's election, the former Democratic county council president looks ahead to priorities once in office.

Reaction from New Baldwin Township Commissioner Susan Snyder

Snyder led all of Baldwin Township in votes on Nov. 8.

UPDATED: Fitzgerald Elected Allegheny County Executive

Also, Chelsa Wagner, John Weinstein and Stephen Zappala claim victories.

A Look at County and State Races for Nov. 8's Elections

Don't forget about these people on Tuesday.

B-W Polling Places Unchanged for Nov. 8

Learn where YOUR polling place is for the upcoming general elections.

Whitehall Council Urges Support of Referendum to Raise Bidding Ceiling

Also, council members begin the borough’s 2012 budget preparation process, and a fire station update in these Nov. 2 Whitehall Borough meeting notes.

McNeilly Park Presents Flood Concerns, and More from Nov. 1 Baldwin Township Meeting

Also discussed were needs for volunteers for the fire department, a model municipal ordinance pertaining to flood zone plans and EZ Auto Sales’ application to bring a new business into the township.

Baldwin Borough Democrats Running Unopposed on Nov. 8

Stelmasczyk, Ferris and Depretis are in good shape for re-election.

Q&A: Candidates for Baldwin Township Board of Commissioners

Four candidates—Bob Downey, Gary Moeller, Nick Pellegrino and Susan Snyder—vie for three board seats.

Letter to the Editor: McNeilly Park

A Mt. Lebanon resident is the author.

County Exec Candidates Raja and Fitzgerald Face Off in RMU Debate

D. Raja and Rich Fitzgerald each try to impress voters before Nov. 8 general elections.

Three Whitehall Republicans Aiming for Borough Council Seats

Robert McKown, James DeGrazia and Chris Mooney will challenge three Democrats.

Mt. Lebanon's Public Meetings May Be a Place for Baldwin Township Residents

Next Mt. Lebanon meeting is on Monday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Application Deadline Is Nov. 1 for Upcoming Elections

Ballots can be obtained in person, online or by phone or mail.

Some Savings, Some Expenditures Discussed at Oct. 19 Whitehall Borough Meeting

Also, Heinen/Shadowlawn footbridge, ALCOSAN meeting, Veman Avenue work and other major topics.

Baldwin Borough Council Faces Streets Run-Prospect Intersection Concerns Again

Council is waiting on action from state Rep. William Kortz.

Owner of Fred's Tree & Lawn Service Feels Harassed

Fred Foreman has been cited 61 times for ordinance violations in Baldwin Borough since September 2003.