-OPINION- By Editorial Board Despite its modest size and population, Allegheny County has an absurdly high number of municipalities – 130...

-HARRISBURG UPDATES- By Rep. Anita Kulik From all indications it appears that everyone who celebrated the Fourth of July holiday had a...

-DIVERSIONS WITH DAVE- By David Ficarri Friends of mine were having a little debate on whether social media was helping or hurting...

-GAINS & GLEANINGS- BY J. HOGAN Often believers seem to be speaking a strangely different language than other folks, a problem that...

Photo by Jamie Wiggan Lee Davis, Allegheny County’s violence prevention coordinator, speaks to community members about solutions to the...

The Pennsylvania State House and Senate spent the week of June 21 working on budget negotiations and other bills before the June 30...

If you’re a regular reader of this column, you’re probably aware of my appreciation of great quotes. What you might not be aware of is my...

Our household defines honoring someone as “going beyond what is expected, treating folks like they’re special, and doing so with a good...

By Editorial Board -OPINION- Navigating the world of local politics as an elected official is no doubt a trying task. In addition to the...

Life certainly appears to be returning to normal quickly. This is evident everywhere, as it is at the State Capitol. As I write this...

“Where’d you come from, pastor?” my friend John asked as I arrived at the Good News Place. “North Hills.” I said, “Was asked to come do...

When I was a manager and looking to hire new employees, I would ask if they play sports. Now, I fully realize that playing sports doesn’t...