Plum Comprehensive Plan Gets OK From Council

The plan is considered blueprint for the borough's future.

Dig Deep, Parents—Pitt and Penn State Raise Tuition

Both schools kept their promise of keeping tuition hikes at or below the consumer price index if state lawmakers maintained funding at current levels.

Should We Keep the Affordable Care Act—or Parts of It?

Opinion runs strong when it comes to 'Obamacare.' Let us know where you stand on the health care issue.

Verona Council Gives Guardian Angel Ambulance Another Chance

Officials agreed to evaluate the ambulance company's performance in six months.

Letter: Grading the State Budget on Education

A TEACH (Tell Everyone All Cuts Hurt) representative from Steel Valley School District takes a look at the state budget priorities.

Jensen Hired as Oakmont Borough Manager

Oakmont has a new borough manager in Lisa Cooper Jensen, former borough secretary and acting borough manager since April.

Oakmont Borough Council Notebook: July Voting Meeting

Highlights from the Oakmont Borough Council Meeting on July 9.

Jensen Hired as Oakmont Borough Manager

Lisa Cooper Jensen was sworn in at Monday's Oakmont Borough Council Meeting as the new borough manager.

Winning Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold at Market District in Pine

Retailers in Fayette, Luzerne and Wayne counties also sold $1 million top-prize winning tickets.

Election 2012: How Do You Get a Valid Pennsylvania ID?

With the new voter ID law in effect for November's general election, here's all you need to know about getting the proper ID needed to vote.

About 9 Percent of PA Voters Don't Have Proper ID to Vote

The PA Department of State released figures this week after comparing PennDOT and voter registration databases, including information for Allegheny, Washington and Butler counties.

Plum School Board Notebook: Staffing Agency, Track Resurfacing & More

Here's a roundup of items discussed at the June 26 school board meeting.

Oakmont Borough Council Notebook: July Work Session Meeting.

Highlights from the Oakmont Borough Council Meeting on July 2.

Council Offers Borough Manager Position to Lisa Cooper Jensen

After months without one, Oakmont borough may be getting a new borough manager.

New Deal Could Stop Port Authority Cuts in Plum-Oakmont

KDKA reports that a new deal is in the works that could stop Port Authority cuts this fall.

President Obama to Visit Pittsburgh on Friday

Residents can pick up tickets to the event at several locations, including in Monroeville.

Full-Time Plum Police Officer Hired, Interview Process Questioned

Plum Council hired a full-time police officer on Monday, but some officials questioned the hiring process.

Financial Impact of TIF Still Unknown

Oakmont Council discussed the possibility of participating in Tax Increment Financing for the Rivers Edge of Oakmont housing development last week.

PA House Approves New State Budget, Local Officials Say It Fails Citizens

Republicans call spending plan responsible, Democrats decry social service cuts.

Verona Council Notebook: June Workshop Meeting

Sewer repairs, the Riverview Superintendent transition and computer updates were among the items discussed during a meeting on Tuesday, June 26.

Riverview School Board Notebook: June Voting Meeting

Laptop purchase, personnel and more were discussed at the June 18 Riverview School Board meeting.

Turzai Comments Renew Debate Over New Voter ID Law

Democrats say his remarks prove political motivation behind the bill.

Ambulance Co. Tells Verona Council It Shouldn't Get Axed

Criticized for slow response times, Guardian Angel shifts blame to county dispatchers.

Plum School Board Approves Budget That Holds Taxes Steady, Cuts Electives

The board approved the 2012-13 budget with a 5-3 vote.

Oakmont Officials to Discuss TIF on Thursday

A special meeting has been scheduled at council chambers for Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m.

DeLuca: What Does The Budget Say About Us as a Commonwealth?

Corporate tax breaks, public education, college affordability, infrastructure and human services among concerns for local state representative.

Tea Party Event at Boyce Park Turns Heated

Two men representing both sides of the political spectrum were passionate as a discussion about where some political hats were manufactured turns into a war of words on a number of issues.

Plum School Board to Vote on Final Budget Tuesday

The board is expected to vote on a final budget that holds taxes steady but cuts the junior high Family & Consumer Sciences/high school Drivers' Education programs.

Allegheny County Elections Board Votes To Challenge Voter ID Law

The vote to sue was strictly along party lines.

Verona Council Notebook: June Voting Meeting

Traffic signals, ambulance service and more were discussed at the June 12 council meeting.

Riverview Officials Adopt Budget With Tax Increase

The new budget represents a tax increase of 0.5686 mills.

Lawmaker Calls for Moratorium on Further PAT Cuts

State Rep. Martin Michael Schmotzer from Whitehall also wants a summer legislative session on transportation.

Meeting to Discuss Voter ID Law Set for Tuesday

Board of Elections Chair John DeFazio scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday to consider a call by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald to authorize a legal challenge to the Voter ID Law.

Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Protect Privacy of Facebook, Twitter Users from Employers

State Rep. Jesse White introduced legislation to ban the practice because he said it is an invasion of fundamental privacy rights.

Allegheny County Officials Challenge State Voter ID Law

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today in efforts to block the law.

Plum-Oakmont Patch: 2012 Election Guide

The candidates and issues most important to Plum-Oakmont voters in 2012.

Verona Officials Look Into Traffic, Parking Problems on Union Street

Residents have reported problems with speeders, motorists going the wrong way and parking on Union Street.

Engineers to Analyze Three Plum School Zones

Plum Council hired an engineering firm to study the safety at three borough school zones.

Oakmont Council Notebook: June Voting Meeting

Road improvements, hiring policies and more were discussed at council's June 11 meeting.

Oakmont Council to Interview Jensen for Borough Manager Position

Oakmont Borough Council President Tim Milberger announced council will interview acting borough manager Lisa Cooper Jensen for the permanent position.