How prepared are you to go down the political rabbit hole?
By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- It’s often said that history repeats. Some people will claim if it doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. The...
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Gazette 2.0
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
In 20 years, how will we look back on the past year?
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- As we happily (and with great anticipation of better times) welcome 2021, I think back to New...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
ALCOSAN: Councilman invites community to ‘unite to fight this injustice’
-Letter to the Editor- The Borough of McKees Rocks has been working hard to increase its base, improve and expand municipal services...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
Teachers and students have had it tough this year
Photo By Jamie Wiggan Students and teachers, like those from the Robinson Township Christian School have had a difficult year navigating...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
Representatives forming bi-partisan caucus for state House
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- I cannot remember a time in my life where a new year has been more anticipated and welcomed than...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 22, 2020
- 3 min
Don’t let 2020 steal the joy sent to bring you hope
Photo by Jason Minear of Mckees Rocks PPG skating Rink in downtown Pittsburgh. By J. Hogan -Gains & Gleanings- In the ever-lovely “A...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
The 'Christmas Star' is a reminder of hope after a dark year
By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- There’s no easy way to sugar coat what kind of year 2020 has been and just these words alone...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
When did people become so privileged and mindless?
Photo by Alex Topor Protests have become commonplace in 2020, such as this one that took place in Coraopolis back in June. By Editorial...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Thank you for the privilege of being your state representative
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- First, let me express my thanks for the privilege of serving as your state representative, and...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Hypocrisy can't lead, because people won't follow
By J. Hogan -Gains & Gleanings- Early on in this weird year of pandemic a very ugly trend began. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s face...
Gazette 2.0
- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Being insulted only hurts you, not the offending party
By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- The great author Stephen Covey told a story to his audience about how we are powerful to “carry...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Whether your candidate won or not, show some class
-Editorial- By Editorial Board Well, the elections have been over for almost four weeks now. The election results have been announced,...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Give thanks, be kind and look at the positive things in life
Photo by Lynne Deliman 'Welcome to the Table' turkey dinner at the McKees Rocks VFW on Nov. By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- For...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
Wrapping up 2020: House, Senate enter into late session budget talks
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- In a typical election year, neither the State House nor Senate would return to session until the...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
We have to allow ourselves to mourn properly
By J. Hogan -Gains & Gleanings- I’ve done quite a few funerals of late. Not on the scale of Father Regis Ryan at the Archangel Gabriel...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Our job is to be impartial, so please let us do our jobs
By Editorial Board -Editorial- It’s been a politically charged climate for quite a while now. For the past several months, people have...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
We can do better, stop settling for the lesser of two evils
The lesser of two evils should be the exception, not the rule. By David Ficarri -Diversions with Dave- Surveying the political landscape...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 11, 2020
- 3 min
Support your local shops this upcoming holiday season
By Rep. Anita Kulik -Harrisburg Updates- While I want to use this column to discuss issues pending in Harrisburg, the reality is that,...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
It’s OK to vote your own way
By J. Hogan -Gains & Gleanings- “You are voting for (name of local pol), right?” I overheard one neighbor ask another last week. “I’m...
Gazette 2.0
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
We don’t need another gas station in McKees Rocks
McKees Rocks Council, After reading the Oct. 29 Gazette issue regarding the GetGo gas station at the former Pat Catan’s site (Chartiers...