Gazette 2.0Dec 8, 20213 minFederal bill may alleviate local news woesLocal news is on the verge of extinction and it’s time to take action. Many who remember print media not just as a dominant factor in...
Gazette 2.0Oct 27, 20212 minLocal news can still make an impact on our communitiesIt was a typically busy day, running about with two of the guys working for the church from one task to another. In our busy-ness, we...
Gazette 2.0Jul 7, 20213 minIllegal motel activities taking toll on neighboring business ownersConcerns over ongoing criminal activity at the Pittsburgh Motel on Steubenville Pike – including a June 2020 murder – prompted a nearby...
Gazette 2.0Jul 7, 20213 minWing prices take flight as demand outstrips supply -BUSINESS- By Chadwick Dolgos While many COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, one thing that has not returned back to normal is leaving...
Gazette 2.0Jul 7, 20213 minLocal leaders working to tackle 'violence epidemic'Photo by Lynne Deliman Community members weigh in on how to address gun violence during a June 23 public workshop. -GROW STO-ROX- By...
Gazette 2.0Jun 23, 202114 minLocals say a fire on Neville Island shows the pollution didn’t stop after Shenango Coke Works closedAir quality advocates near Neville Island believe more air monitors are needed to address its pollution problems. In the meantime, they...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minJuneteenth celebration continues throughout city→ Did you know that Juneteenth may soon become a federal holiday? Congress only approved a bill to make Juneteenth the 12th federal...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minPublic office is no place for private feudsBy Editorial Board -OPINION- Navigating the world of local politics as an elected official is no doubt a trying task. In addition to the...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20213 minPremature emergency declaration reversal could have further hurt businessesLife certainly appears to be returning to normal quickly. This is evident everywhere, as it is at the State Capitol. As I write this...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minSometimes you just end up in that place“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...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minSports are the perfect microcosm for lifeWhen 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...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minDemocratic incumbent accepts Republican write-in nominationPhoto by Jamie Wiggan McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr accepted the Republican write-in nomination after falling short in the Democratic...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20213 minAmusement tax dispute resurfaces as Roxian resumes concert scheduleBy Jamie Wiggan -AMUSEMENT TAXES- Following news that live music is set to resume at the Roxian Theatre this fall, debate has resurfaced...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20213 minParrilla denies political motivations in McDermott’s committee oustingBy Chadwick Dolgos -STOWE- Tensions ran high during the Stowe Township board of commissioners’ meetings this month after President Robin...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minLifeguard shortage: Robinson limits pool to resident-only access this summerBy Jamie Wiggan -ROBINSON- The pool at Clever Park is open to Robinson residents only for the remainder of the 2021 season because of a...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20213 minCouncil struggles to appoint new memberBy Garret Roberts -CORAOPOLIS- After two attempts to appoint a new member to the borough’s council, an empty seat remains for...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20211 minFood truck permit ordinance on hold-KENNEDY- Kennedy officials voted to pause enforcement on a newly-passed food truck permit ordinance and enacted a new ordinance laying...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20211 minChase Bank gets green light at Kohl’s lot site-BRIEFLY- Robinson commissioners approved a site plan for the construction of a Morgan Chase bank branch near the intersection of...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20211 minCost of pool overhaul increased to $700,000By Garret Roberts -CRAFTON- Those returning to the Crafton Swimming Pool this summer may not see many changes, but the borough is working...
Gazette 2.0Jun 22, 20212 minBroadway Brunch to become West Park DinerBy Jamie Wiggan -STOWE- With founder R.J. Carrabbia pursuing a relocation to Butler County, Stowe breakfast-lunch spot Broadway Brunch is...