Plan for Former Consol Site Includes Whole Foods, Retail, and Townhomes

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

Fontana Discusses Corbett's Budget Proposal

State Sen. Wayne Fontana discusses the highlights—and low-lights—of Gov. Corbett's 2013-14 budget proposal.

Nominating Petitions for May Primary Will Be Available Feb. 12

Are you considering a run for open seats on school board or borough council?

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.

Dormont Council Approves New Equipment, Software for Borough

A roundup of notes from the Feb. 4 council meeting.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Pitcher Park Foundation Requests $40K Reimbursement from Dormont

The foundation rejected the borough’s counter offer.

Fontana Discusses Liquor Privatization Proposal

Privatization could result in job loss and reduce revenue from profits and taxation, Fontana says.

Corbett to Speak Today About Proposed Education Budget

Gov. Tom Corbett will speak Tuesday about his proposed budget. Educational policy center offers phone conference Wednesday.

Bisignani Hired as Dormont Police Chief

Dormont Sgt. Michael Bisignani will be sworn in as chief on March 3.

Brookline Postal Worker to Challenge Rudiak for Council Seat

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that John Lee, 52, of Brookline, will challenge Natalia Rudiak in the primary for her Pittsburgh City Council seat.

Dormont Council to Hire Police Chief

Dormont Council plans to vote today to hire Sgt. Michael Bisignani as the borough's new police chief.

Corbett Announces Liquor Privatization Plan; $1 Billion in Proceeds to Fund Education

“Our plan gives consumers what they want by increasing choice and convenience, and helps to secure our future by adding $1 billion in funding toward the education of our children, without raising any taxes,” the governor said Wednesday.

Is the Mysterious B-25 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. What do you think?

WPAHS and Highmark Make Progress With Agreement

Officials with WPAHS and Highmark have reached an agreement on a debt reduction deal with bondholders, and now it's important for the insurance department to act, State Sen. Fontana says.

Allegheny County Could Be Overcharging Taxpayers

County Controller Chelsa Wagner said Thursday the amount could be about $50 for the average household.

New PA Bill Addresses How Schools Handle Bullying

Keystone Oaks already has updated its anti-bullying policy. Now the rest of the state may be required to follow.

What's Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Municipal offices and banks among the places closed for the Monday holiday.

New Pennsylvania Laws Take Effect in 2013

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

Molchany to Prioritize Transportation Funding

State Rep. Erin Molchany will serve on four committees in the House of Representatives.

Molchany Pledges Dedication, Commitment to New Role

A column by State Rep. Erin Molchany who, as of Jan. 1, represents Brookline and Beechview.

Fontana Discusses PA Lottery Privatization Deal

The Administration has less than a week to execute an agreement that will turn the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery over to a private British company, Fontana says.

Deasy to Serve on Four House Committees

State Rep. Dan Deasy's first monthly report of the new year includes info about the committees he will serve in the House of Representatives.

Dormont Council Seeks Planning Commission Member

Details here for how to apply.

IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers

See how these changes will impact when you file taxes this year in the wake of law changes by Congress.

Dormont Residents Still Owed CENTAX Refunds

Residents from Dormont and surrounding communities might still be owed refunds and could still be waiting for checks to be cashed, said Dormont's borough manager.

Dormont to Update Comprehensive Plan

A final roundup of items discussed at the Jan. 7 Dormont Council meeting.

Dormont Council Approves Final Union Contract

Council approved the fourth and final union contract on Monday for borough employees.

Government Recalls 800,000 Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play Sleepers

Consumers should inspect their infant recliner seats.

Allegheny County Reports Four Recent Flu Deaths

Pennsylvania is reporting high influenza activity, according to the state health department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Small Games of Chance Reporting Requirement Delay

This week's column from State Sen. Wayne Fontana.

Dormont Council Approves New Policy for Reserved Parking Spaces

On Monday, Jan. 7, council approved a new policy for how residents can apply and be approved for reserved parking spaces on residential streets.

Cast Your Vote for Monongahela as 2013 'River of the Year'

Voting in the statewide contest ends Jan. 18.

AGENDA: Dormont Council to Discuss Union Contracts, Reserved Parking Spaces

Dormont Council will hold a voting meeting today, Monday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.

Naftal Says PublicStuff a Success for Dormont

Since PublicStuff became available to Dormont resident in October, Borough manager Jeff Naftal said the program has been successful.

Deasy, Molchany Sworn In at State Capitol

The state representatives from Dormont and Brookline, respectively, begin new terms this year.

Fontana's Priorities for the New Year

Helping abused children and underprivileged families, protecting homeowners, jobs and revitalization are on Fontana's priority list in 2013.

Dormont Garbage Collection Delay Continues

According to Dormont Borough officials, garbage collection is still delayed in some areas of the borough.

A Plan for the Future of Our Communities

State Sen. Wayne Fontana discusses the Growth, Progress and Sustainability (GPS) plan for the future of our local communities.

Dormont Garbage/Recyclables Pickup Delayed by Snow

Borough officials expect collection to be complete by the end of the day Friday.