Post Office Announces Saturday Mail Delivery Will End

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery in August. How will this affect you?

PennDOT Secretary Discusses Lifting Gas Tax Cap to Fund Road Projects

Secretary Barry Schoch spent Wednesday meeting with reporters at PennDOT’s District 11 headquarters in Collier Township to outline Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to uncap the state’s oil company franchise tax.

Congressman Murphy Leads Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hearing

The U.S. representative showed up for the hearing in a wheelchair with an apparent sore back.

Scott Township Trying to Fix Sewage Bill Mistakes

Scott Township is working to correct mistakes to some of the sewage bills sent out to residents.

Is the Mysterious B-25 Bomber Still in the Monongahela River?

Since the crash of the plane on Jan. 31, 1956, the plane's fate has been the source of speculation and legend in Pittsburgh. What do you think? Mysterious

Congressman Tim Murphy Makes Worst Boss List

The Washington Times analyzed a decade of congressional pay records to find the offices with the highest turnover rates.

Allegheny County Could Be Overcharging Taxpayers

County Controller Chelsa Wagner said Thursday the Allegheny County might be charging to high of a property tax millage rate after the recent reassessment.

CV Approves Plan for School Resource Officers

School resource officers will begin working at Chartiers Valley's three school campuses on Feb. 1.

Bridgeville Waiting to Reduce Property Tax Millage Rate

What will your Bridgeville property taxes be this year? No one knows because Bridgeville is waiting to reduce its property tax millage rate until it gets more accurate reassessment numbers from Allegheny County.

What’s Closed on Martin Luther King Day?

Click to see what's closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Bridgeville, Collier, Heidelberg, Scott and South Fayette.

Scott Might Have to Lower Tax Millage Rate Again

Scott Township set its new tax millage rate last month, but could decrease it more in a few months when more accurate assessment numbers come in.

Stamp Prices Going Up to 46 Cents This Month

Better buy your Forever Stamps now because the U.S. Postal Service has announced that prices will increase to 46 cents on Jan. 27.

Collier Agrees to Provide School Resource Officers

Collier Township has agreed to provide “school resource officers” for the Chartiers Valley middle/high school and primary campuses. Find out when they could being walking the halls of the schools.

New Pennsylvania Laws Take Effect in 2013

Find out what new Pennsylvania laws took effect at the beginning of this year.

Heidelberg Adjusts Property Tax Millage Rate

Heidelberg lowered its tax millage rate from 8.5 mills to 6.95 mills, although that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be paying less taxes in 2013.

Collier Township Lowers Property Tax Millage Rate

See what you’ll pay in township property taxes this year after the Allegheny County reassessment.

State Sen. Matt Smith Questions Privatizing Pennsylvania Lottery

The first-term Democratic state senator called the decision to hire a British-based company to run the Pennsylvania Lottery a “risky scheme” and questioned the motivation of Gov. Tom Corbett.

Residents Urge Collier Township to Hire School Resource Officer

But Collier officials said they want to “get it right” and probably won’t make a decision on the school security program for another two months.

Fisher Price Recalls 800,000 Rock 'N Play Sleepers

Consumers should inspect their Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play Sleepers due to risk of mold in the seats.

State Sen. Smith Named to Finance Committee

The new state senator from Mt. Lebanon announces appointments to several senate committees.

Collier Replacing Plows After Snowstorms

Collier Township had problems with some of its plow trucks during the snowy weather last weekend.

Collier Still Considering Putting Police Officers in Chartiers Valley Schools

A Collier Township official said there’s a “good chance” school resource officers could be working inside the Chartiers Valley middle/high and primary schools next year.

Congressman Tim Murphy Votes For Fiscal Cliff Deal

Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 late Tuesday night. Do you agree with U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy's vote in favor of the deal?

Matt Smith Sworn-In As Area's New State Senator

Matt Smith was at the state Capitol in Harrisburg for the unusual New Year’s Day swearing-in ceremony to become the new state senator of the 37th District.

911th Airlift Wing Still in Jeopardy

Officials will discuss the future of the air base with reservists and community members at a town hall meeting Monday night.

Gun Control Laws and Legislation: Where Does Pennsylvania Stand?

In the wake of recent mass shootings in Newtown, CT. and elsewhere, Patch examines the recent history of gun-control legislation in Pennsylvania.

Democrats Nominate Dan Miller for Matt Smith's State House Seat

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee unanimously nominated Dan Miller of Mt. Lebanon to run for the vacancy left by Matt Smith after he won his state Senate seat.

Chartiers Valley Grad Running for Pittsburgh Mayor

Bill Peduto, a 1983 Chartiers Valley grad and Scott Township native, announced Thursday night that he is running for mayor.

Navy SEAL Killed in Hostage Rescue was Monroeville Native

Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Checque, a U.S. Navy SEAL who grew up in Western Pennsylvania, died of combat injuries he suffered this weekend while fighting in Afghanistan.

Census Shows Bridgeville Lagging in Population Growth, Household Income

The 2011 U.S. Census population estimate released this month shows Bridgeville is falling behind Allegheny County and Pennsylvania in population growth and household income. Click to read more about the findings.

Collier Park Opens For Business

Collier Community Park’s ball fields and numerous courts officially opened Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new deck hockey rink by sports radio host Mark Madden and other local dignitaries.

Collier Township Settles Contract with Police Officers

Collier Township is avoiding arbitration and has agreed to a 3-year contract renewal with its 14 police officers.

Democrats Looking for Candidates to Replace State Rep. Matt Smith

Are you a Democrat living in the 42nd Pennsylvania House District who wants to be a state representative? Find out how you can apply for the job.

Murphy Appointed Chairman of a U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee

The Republican congressman from Upper St. Clair was appointed to head the powerful subcommittee.

Allegheny County Reassessment Wreaks Havoc on Property Tax Rates

The Allegheny County property reassessment and appeals are wreaking havoc on local communities trying to figure out their 2013 budgets.

Collier Expanding Recycling Pick-Up

Collier Township is expanding its garbage and recycling collection and making it more convenient for residents next year.

Bridgeville Expanding Garbage Collection

Bridgeville is expanding its garbage collection to include electronic waste and household chemical waste.

Bridgeville Official Accuses Bedner Developer of Making Misleading Comments

Bridgeville officials emphatically denied claims by the Bedner Farm developer that the new neighborhood development is 'going to connect' to Main Street.

Streetscape Project Through Carnegie, Glendale and Heidelberg Beginning

The multi-million dollar streetscape project that will snake from Carnegie through Glendale and into Heidelberg is finally beginning after years of planning and delays.

Obama Barely Wins CV Communities

The presidential election votes across the Chartiers Valley School District closely mirrored the national popular vote.