PennDOT Announces Work Schedule for Route 51, Route 88 and Provost Road Area

Work starting on Sunday will be just the beginning for a lengthy project at the popular Route 51-Route 88 intersection.

County Ponders Legal Action in Reassessment Moratorium

County officials are upset that only Washington County's reassessment was stopped.

Dormont Pitches In to Reduce Waste

Despite last-place standing, Dormont still has a chance in recycling contest.

Phil Ross Became Chief Largely Through Mayor's Urging

The former police chief didn't recommend Ross, though he didn't outright tell council not to hire him. No other candidates were interviewed, but he mayor said council could have done so.

Bill Would Let Military Uniforms Be Worn at Graduation

Rep. Matt Smith is pushing legislation to let military recruits choose.

Port Authority Adopts Budget, Maintains Service for 2012

Port Authority warns more cuts possible in 2013.

Obama Touts Innovation at CMU's Robotics Institute

President rolls out public-private initiative to spur technological advancements.

Allegheny County Transit Council Elects New Officers

Regent Square man tapped for one-year term as president of volunteer transit-riders group.

Dormont Sergeant Ross Attends Investigatory, Pre-disciplinary Hearings

Neither Phil Ross nor his attorney would discuss details of the hearings. The borough's labor attorney said he wasn't permitted to.

Dormont Interim Chief Believes He Can Still Contribute

Richard Dwyer said police department control issues aren't unique to Dormont.

PHEAA Gives Back

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is giving $50 million to a state grant program.

Dormont Hires Former Pittsburgh Police Lieutenant, Wilkinsburg Chief As Interim Chief

Richard Dwyer will help search for a permanent chief.

News Nearby: Upper St. Clair Board Recommends New Development on Route 19

The planning commission voted unanimously on Thursday night.

Phil Ross Says He Expects to be Fired From Dormont Police

Ross said he's been told to appear at a hearing Friday afternoon before the borough manager.

Agreement, Statement Resolve Some Police Issues in Dormont

Trespassing charge against borough manager dropped, police officer demoted.

Pittsburgh Councilwoman Rudiak to Meet President

Natalia Rudiak is traveling to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues facing cities.

Allegheny County to Present South Park Fairgrounds' Master Design Plan

The effort is part of county Executive Dan Onorato’s County Parks Action Plan.

Dormont Sergeant Ross Suspended

Phil Ross, who was demoted earlier this year, was suspended with pay Tuesday.

Dormont Sergeant Remains Suspended

Mayor Thomas Lloyd said he does not have the power to reinstate the sergeant.

Working Together

I am hopeful that we can all come to the table, putting aside our individual egos, partisan interest and private issues to pass a budget that addresses the health, safety and welfare of our residents.

Area Agency on Aging Hosts Public Hearing on Plan and Budget

Along with the hearing, a presentation on the agency's protective services, including identifying elder abuse, will take place.

Dormont Manager Attorney: Trespass Charge 'Utterly Ridiculous'

Rizza Attorney: Buck stops with Rizza, citations to be appealed.

Dormont Manager Cited For Trespassing At Police Station

Gino Rizza was cited after repeated warnings not to use a non-civilian entrance to the police station, said Sgt. Phil Ross.

Last Few Weeks for 2011-12 Budget

Now that the Senate has received the House’s version of the budget, negotiations and conversations will begin in earnest, Fontana said.

Dormont Newsletter Delayed, Politics Cited

Mayor Tom Lloyd said the spring newsletter contained errors. Councilwoman Laurie Malka said the mayor's response was inaccurate.

Dormont Borough Business Meeting Monday Night

Tonight's agenda.

Allegheny County, Region Largely Buck National Unemployment Trends

Figures from the U.S. Department of Labor show a downswing in the national employment rate for May.

Dormont Residents Offer Suggestions For Businesses They'd Like to See

The borough has been accepted into a downtown revitalization program.

Help Wanted!

Fontana happy to see signs of job growth, but favors keeping economic development programs.

PennDOT Plans Minimal Construction Over Memorial Day Weekend

Liberty Tunnel will be closed Friday and Monday nights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

House Approves Spending Plan

The bill now goes to the state Senate, which is expected to restore some of the cuts made by the House.

Dormont Traffic Commission Makes Dell Ave. Recommendations

Of the two recommendations, the commission favors resricting morning through-traffic on Dell, Annapolis and Raleigh.

CCAC Copes With Proposed Cuts

The Community College of Allegheny County imposes a hiring freeze and increases tuition, anticipating cuts in Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed budget.

Lawmakers Unveil Plans for Small Nuclear Reactors

Congressmen Jason Altmire and Tim Murphy say small reactors could lessen dependence on outside energy sources.

Allegheny County May 17 Primary Results

Check on the latest results from the May 17 Primary races.

Democrats Costanzo, Martino, Maggio Win Spots on November Ballot

According to unofficial results, Costanzo earned 530 votes, Martino and Maggio each got 519 votes, Lehman had 494 votes and Keaney garnered 467 votes.

Dormont-Brookline May 17 Primary Results

Check on the latest May 17, 2011 Primary results.

Primary Scenes

Snapshots of primary day.

Fontana: Proposed Welfare Cuts Will Hurt Needy

Fontana says a House Republican budget plan would harm victims of rape and domestic abuse, people with disabilities, children, elderly and the poor.

Primary Primer

What you need to know, in a nutshell. With links. And we don't endorse.