Allegheny County Treasurer Issues Reminder About Tax Discount

The treasurer's office will stay open late on April 30.

Scott Commissioners Approve Summer Hires

Notes from the April 23 Scott Township meeting.

Six Vying for Heidelberg Council Seats

Here's the list of candidates you'll see on the ballot when you vote in the May 21 primary.

PA Primary 2013: Candidates for Scott Township

Here's the list of candidates you'll see on the ballot when you vote in the May 21 primary.

New Bill Could Provide Major School Safety Funding

State Sen. Wayne Fontana discusses school safety legislation, and a new bill that could provide schools with funding to address safety issues.

State Has Money for Scott Township EMS, Bridgeville Civic League and You

The Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property lists local organizations and businesses with money due them—and there might be some out there for you, too.

DeBlasio to Challenge Dolde for Bridgeville Mayor's Seat

Here's the list of candidates you'll see on the ballot when you vote in the May 21 primary.

Allegheny County Presents First Exemplary Employee Award to Kane Scott Nurse

The woman went above and beyond to help a patient with mental challenges be able to live independently.

Highmark—West Penn Allegheny Merger Update

The recent disagreements between Highmark and UPMC have caused great concern and anxiety for the many people who are employed by these health care giants, customers, individuals ... as well as local officials, State Sen. Fontana says.

Deadline for Voter Registration Is April 22

If you're new, if you've moved, if you've changed names or parties, you must register.

EXCLUSIVE: Coast Guard Might Move Headquarters to Bridgeville Area

The region’s U.S. Coast Guard’s command and maintenance center could be coming to the Bridgeville area, but one federal lawmaker is questioning if that’s the best place for it to be located.

Want to Go to a Military Service Academy? Attend This Session

U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy invites students and families to attend the annual Academy Information Day at Chartiers Valley High School.

Plans to Cut Saturday Mail Service Delayed

Congress isn't allowing the change.

Residents Ask Scott Twp to Repair Swallow Hill Road

Scott Township officials estimate it will cost $1.5 million to reconstruct the Swallow Hill Road

Bridgeville Lowers Tax Millage Rate

Bridgeville Borough Council lowered its property tax millage rate on Monday night due to the Allegheny County real estate reassessment. Find out how much taxes you'll be paying in 2013.

Collier Selected as a 2013 Banner Community

Collier Township is one of 21 municipalities highlighted.

Upper St. Clair Approves First Phase of Bedner Estates

Upper St. Clair commissioners approved the first phase of the Bedner Estates, but the number of homes allowed to be built will be reduced because of the restrictions on the connection to Main Street in Bridgeville.

Scott Township Settles Contract Dispute with Public Works Crew

Scott Township has settled a yearlong contract dispute with its public works crew.

Survey Designed to Assess Needs of Southwestern PA Veterans

Veterans of all generations are asked to take this survey, but especially post-9/11 veterans.

MAPS: Do You Know Which U.S. House Rep Is Yours?

Congressional lines were redrawn in January.

Bridgeville Plans to Pave Bower Hill Road

Bridgeville approved a contract to pave Baldwin Street and also is beginning to solicit bids for plans to repave Bower Hill Road.

911th Airlift Wing Secure Through 2014

The Air Force has renewed the Moon Township base's flying mission for an additional year, but uncertainty at the 911th still remains.

Bridgeville Lowers Property Tax Millage Rate

Bridgeville Borough Council lowered its property tax millage rate on Monday night due to the Allegheny County real estate reassessment. But is the tax rate still too high?

Collier Receives State Recycling Grant

Collier Township is getting a state recycling grant of nearly $70,000 to purchase a new leaf loading machine.

Congressman Invites Students to Enter Art Competition

Congressman Tim Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) is inviting high school artists across the 18th Congressional district, including Chartiers Valley, to participate in his annual Congressional Art Competition.

Mt. Lebanon Woman Sworn-In to Allegheny County Council

Krista Harris, a Republican from Mt. Lebanon, was sworn-in on Tuesday night to become the new Allegheny County Council representative for the South Hills.

PennDOT Unveils Construction Projects

This year’s PennDOT construction work will include $282 million worth of road and bridge improvement projects. The biggest projects are reconstruction of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels and Liberty Tubes. Find out if the roads you travel on will be fixed.

Scott Township Locked in Contract Dispute with Public Works Crew

Scott Township and its public works crew are locked in a year-long contract dispute that centers around whether workers should be required to be on-call for snow plowing during winter months.

South Fayette Denies Request to Allow Coal Mining on Mayview Property

The South Fayette Zoning Board unanimously denied a request to allow coal mining at the former Mayview State Hospital property.

Construction Will Close Prestley Road

PennDOT will close Prestley Road near Presto for months while construction crews rebuild the bridge carrying traffic over Chartiers Creek.

Coal Mining Proposed at Former Mayview State Hospital Property

The developer that bought the former Mayview State Hospital property is asking South Fayette Township officials to allow it to perform surface mining to remove coal.

Former County Health Director Bruce Dixon Dies

The former Allegheny County Health Department director died early Wednesday morning at UPMC Presbyterian.

Allegheny County Approves Marcellus Shale Drilling at Pittsburgh Int'l Airport

Consol Energy received approval to begin Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling on airport land.

Heidelberg Police Officer Praised for Burglary Arrests

Heidelberg presented one of its police officers with a commendation for his investigation and arrest of three people accused of burglarizing a borough home in December. Read about that and other news from the council’s Tuesday night voting meeting.

New Plan for Former Consol Site Includes Whole Foods

Whole Foods, townhomes and more are part of a master plan for the corner of Route 19 and Fort Couch Road in Upper St. Clair.

What’s Closed on Presidents’ Day?

Find out what's closed on this federal holiday.

Attorney General Rejects Pennsylvania Lottery Privatization Plan

State Sen. Matt Smith was one of many local politicians to applaud the decision. However, Republicans are calling the decision "blatantly political" and vowed to challenge the decision.

Heidelberg Hires New Police Officer

Heidelberg police welcomed Antonino “Nino” Balsamo as a new part-time police officer.

CV Officials Concerned About State Funding Source

School district officials say they’re happy about the increased funding, but they’re also “concerned” that the boost is tied to one-time revenue generated from the possible sale of the state liquor stores.

Budget Proposal Offers Funds to Help Prevent Military Base Closures

The governor is proposing to spend $200,000 to help communities gather economic evidence about how the closure of a base would impact their area. The money could help the 911th Airlift Wing make its case to remain open.