Federal bill may alleviate local news woes
Local 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...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Local news can still make an impact on our communities
It 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 2.0
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Illegal motel activities taking toll on neighboring business owners
Concerns over ongoing criminal activity at the Pittsburgh Motel on Steubenville Pike – including a June 2020 murder – prompted a nearby...
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- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Wing 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 2.0
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Local 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 2.0
- Jun 23, 2021
- 14 min
Locals say a fire on Neville Island shows the pollution didn’t stop after Shenango Coke Works closed
Air quality advocates near Neville Island believe more air monitors are needed to address its pollution problems. In the meantime, they...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Juneteenth 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 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Public office is no place for private feuds
By Editorial Board -OPINION- Navigating the world of local politics as an elected official is no doubt a trying task. In addition to the...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Premature emergency declaration reversal could have further hurt businesses
Life certainly appears to be returning to normal quickly. This is evident everywhere, as it is at the State Capitol. As I write this...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Sometimes 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 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Sports are the perfect microcosm for life
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...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Democratic incumbent accepts Republican write-in nomination
Photo by Jamie Wiggan McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr accepted the Republican write-in nomination after falling short in the Democratic...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Amusement tax dispute resurfaces as Roxian resumes concert schedule
By Jamie Wiggan -AMUSEMENT TAXES- Following news that live music is set to resume at the Roxian Theatre this fall, debate has resurfaced...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Parrilla denies political motivations in McDermott’s committee ousting
By Chadwick Dolgos -STOWE- Tensions ran high during the Stowe Township board of commissioners’ meetings this month after President Robin...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Lifeguard shortage: Robinson limits pool to resident-only access this summer
By 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 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Council struggles to appoint new member
By Garret Roberts -CORAOPOLIS- After two attempts to appoint a new member to the borough’s council, an empty seat remains for...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Food 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 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Chase 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...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Cost of pool overhaul increased to $700,000
By Garret Roberts -CRAFTON- Those returning to the Crafton Swimming Pool this summer may not see many changes, but the borough is working...
Gazette 2.0
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Broadway Brunch to become West Park Diner
By Jamie Wiggan -STOWE- With founder R.J. Carrabbia pursuing a relocation to Butler County, Stowe breakfast-lunch spot Broadway Brunch is...
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