Play Ball! Allegheny County Accepting North Park Ball Field Permit Applications

Acceptance of an application does not guarantee that a permit will be issued for the date requested.

Patch Readers Pick: Worst Ross Intersections and What PennDOT Plans to Do About Them

These three intersections received the most complaints.

Did You Know? The New Pennsylvania Laws Taking Effect in 2013

Laws impact fines for underage drinking, reporting child abuse, animal euthanasia, simplifying voting rules for servicemen and women, and more.

Stamp Prices Going Up This Month

U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Jan. 27.

Tax Time: Find Out What the 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions Mean for You

Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.

Traffic Alert: McKnight Road Bridge Improvements

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction.

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

Consumers should inspect their infant recliner seats.

Ross Board President Pledges to End Long-Simmering Neighborhood Dispute

Some residents of Fairley Road complain to the township Board of Commissioners about a neighbor's signs, lighting and conduct, saying they've been disrupted for years.

Ross Commissioners Table Vote on Heartland Homes Plan for Former Highland CC

The vote followed impassioned pleas by nearby residents not to approve the new housing development.

Ross Commissioners Take Up Heartland Homes Plan for Highland CC

Heartland wants to build 170 townhouses and 130 single-family homes on the 16-acre site.

PA Turnpike Toll Hike Takes Effect

Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike start paying higher tolls today.

New E-cycling Law To Make 2013 Greener Across Pennsylvania

Households, businesses will no longer able to dispose of TV’s, computer equipment through Waste Management.

What's Open, What's Closed on New Year's Day in Ross and West View?

All government offices are closed, many stores are open.

Gov. Corbett, in Speech, Backs Efforts to Save 911th Airlift Wing

The Pennsylvania governor urges military officials to scrap plans to shutter the Moon Township base.

Answer: The Number One Story/Issue on North Hills Patch in 2012

In order, these are the top 10 most read stories on North Hills Patch.

Gov. Corbett: Too Early To Tell if Funding for Mental Health Treatment Will Increase

Corbett, who was at St. Barnabas' Crystal Conservatories for a Presents for Patients event, also speaks about the fiscal cliff and Pennsylvania's budget.

Tell Us: What's Your Top Priority for Ross Township's New Manager in 2013?

Douglas Sample begins his new job on Jan. 21.

Ross Planning Commission: Yes to Northway Rezoning, No to Highland CC Homes Plan, Yes to Cemetery Lane Townhouses

None of the recommendations is binding with the final decision in the hands of the Ross board of Commissioners.

Commissioners Honor Three Ross Township Police Officers

Two received the certificates of commendation, another was given the department's life saving award.

Ross Planning Commission to Consider Heartland Plan for Highland CC, Rezoning of Northway Elementary

The commission will also consider a plan to build dozens of townhouses along Cemetery Lane.

New Ross Township Manager is North Hills, Pitt Grad, Current Director of Administrative Services in Bellevue

Douglas Sample said he "can't wait to get started" as manager of his hometown.

Ross Commissioners Approve Budget, Hire Manager, Okay Restaurant Renovation, Honor Hero

The new budget increases spending slightly, but also lowers the real estate millage rate.

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.

Ross Commissioners to Vote on Budget, Restaurant Renovation, and Honor Fire Hero

Three police officers will also be honored.

Can Trader Joe's be Lured to the North Hills?

McCandless Crossing is hoping to soon get a commitment from the speciality grocery store.

Nearby: Highmark Plans Huge Medical Mall in Wexford

The 15.6-acre site on Route 19 was formerly owned by North Way Christian Community.

Three Ross Parks Earmarked for Significant Upgrades in Recreation Area Renovation Plan

The commissioners are expected to vote on the plan at their Dec. 17 meeting.

Northway Mall Owner: We Want to 'Bring Life Back' to the Mall as Soon as Possible

Levey & Company promising to work with the mall's nearby neighbors.

Traffic Alert: McKnight Road in McCandless

PennDOT bridge maintenance work will result in lane restrictions.

Salt Eating Away Concrete Supports of Ross Public Works Garage

A three-member panel of Ross Commissioners will study if the building can be repaired or if it must be replaced.

New Owner of Shoppes at Northway Outlines Preliminary Plans to Standing Room Only Crowd

Akron-based Levey and Company envisions a mixed-use facility featuring restaurants, retail, office space, and entertainment.

Ross Township Proposed 2013 Budget: Lower Tax Rate, Slight Increase in Spending

Property owners may still see a tax increase, because of Allegheny County property reassessments.

North Hills Superintendent: Heartland Homes Development of Highland CC Won't Significantly Impact District

Dr. Patrick J. Mannarino said the school district can easily absorb the projected number of students coming from the proposed 300 homes and townhouses.

Ross Expects to Hire New Township Manager Before End of Year

An interim manager has been running the day to day operations since former manager Wayne Jones was fired in August.

Ross Commissioners Table Plan to Ban Parking on Fairley Road

Commissioner Peter Ferraro indicated a long-simmering dispute among neighbors may be close to a resolution.

Gov. Corbett Cuts Ribbon to Celebrate Wexford Flats Improvement Project on Route 19

Rep. Mike Turzai, township officials from Pine and McCandless, PennDOT officials and more join governor for ceremony.

Report: Ohio Developer to Tear Down Former Northway Elementary

Replacing the school with a hotel is one of the options under consideration.

North Park Boathouse to Feature Restaurant

The 'Over The Bar Bicycle Cafe' is expected to open in early spring of 2013.

Soon-to-be Former Congressman Altmire Takes Job with Florida Health Insurer

The McCandless Democrat will be working for Florida Blue, the state's version of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Virginia Road Landslide Repair Nearly Complete

Commissioner Chris Eyster credits the contractor for doing an "amazing" job.