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A team of female field hockey players in red and white uniforms is standing on a grassy field, posing for a group photo.

Sticking Together

Peters Township Field Hockey is a hidden gem in the community, offering opportunities for girls in grades K-12. Field hockey may not be...

Sep 26, 20253 min read

A nine-year-old boy named Santino Wynne stands smiling in front of a full-scale replica of the space shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center. He is wearing a white T-shirt, khaki shorts, and a badge around his neck.

Reaching for the Stars

McMurray Elementary 5th-grader Santino Wynne wins national essay contest and a trip to the Kennedy Space Center. Santino with an external...

Sep 22, 20253 min read

A tranquil scene in Settlers Cabin Park during autumn. A small, curtain-like waterfall cascades over a rock ledge into a shallow pool, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves. The woods in the background show a mix of bare trees and those with golden and orange foliage.

It’s Only Natural

One of the highlights of Settlers Cabin Park is, of course, the historic cabin for which it’s named. But if you only explored the area...

Sep 22, 20252 min read

Celebrating Heritage

McKeesport hosts 65th annual International Village The 65th annual International Village brought three days of traditional food, fun, and...

Sep 22, 20251 min read

The rustic interior living room of the Wyckoff-Mason House features a cream-colored couch with a cozy throw and decorative pillows. The room has exposed wooden walls, a rocking chair with a "Route 66" pillow, and a wooden staircase leading upstairs.

Time Travelers

Some people want to do more than just read about history—they want to experience it. And at the Wyckoff-Mason House, they can! The...

Sep 22, 20254 min read

A classroom of high school students sits at desks, listening to a teacher at the front of the room.

Earn College Credits While Attending Canon-McMillan High School

The Canon-McMillan School District offers students an outstanding academic opportunity through the College in the High School (CHS)...

Sep 19, 20252 min read

The Camon-McMillan High School boys' soccer team and their coaches pose for a team photo on a turf field in front of a soccer goal and scoreboard.

True Teamwork

Canon-McMillan Boys Soccer builds a legacy on and off the field. 2025-2026 Canon-McMillan Mens Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Team....

Sep 18, 20253 min read

Sunflowers Galore!

Leslee and Jay Schwirian share 500,000 sunflowers with the community. Leslee Schwirian was a full-time nurse and her husband, Jay, a...

Sep 16, 20253 min read

Photo of an Itailan city in the background, a map of Italy in the foreground with an old photo of the Fontanesi family

From Emilia-Romagna to Duquesne

Family ties can remain strong, even when separated by thousands of miles and 100 years. Sometimes in life we are called to make choices....

Sep 15, 20253 min read

Zion Lutheran is celebrating 225 years of being a vital part of the community.

A Church for the Past, Present and Future

Zion Lutheran is celebrating 225 years of being a vital part of the community. In the late 1700s, some German immigrants came to our area...

Aug 18, 20253 min read

You Be You Music brings heart and harmony to Millvale.

Music on a Mission

You Be You Music brings heart and harmony to Millvale. When Georgia English and her husband, Kaston Guffey, moved to Millvale in 2022,...

Aug 4, 20253 min read

The Civil War Room at the Carnegie Library is a mother lode of historical artifacts that relate the story of the conflict from the people who lived it.

Remembering Our Past As We Celebrate the Future

The Civil War Room at the Carnegie Library is a mother lode of historical artifacts that relate the story of the conflict from the people...

Jul 28, 20253 min read

Greats in the Graveyard

A Bethel Park family, the Ciaramellas, pen local history books as they research and unravel special hometown stories close to their...

Jul 28, 20253 min read

Peters Township High School Fencing Club celebrates a winning season.

En Garde

Peters Township High School Fencing Club celebrates a winning season. Alex Brown, Alex Zimmerman, Tyler Weyandt For the fencers of Peters...

Jul 25, 20252 min read

Greensburg nonprofit Feeding the Spirit approaches 100,000th hot meal served

Hot Meals and Hope

Greensburg nonprofit Feeding the Spirit approaches 100,000th hot meal served to Westmoreland County residents facing hunger, poverty and...

Jul 25, 20252 min read

Mars Area High School graduates Aiden Kuremsky and Morgan Duker were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2025, respectively.

High School Names 2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Morgan Duker and Aiden Kuremsky Mars Area High School graduates Aiden Kuremsky and Morgan Duker were named valedictorian and salutatorian...

Jul 24, 20251 min read

Gateway to Partner with Point Park University to Offer 24 College Credits For High Schoolers

As the education world looks for new ways to tackle the nationwide teaching shortage, the Gateway School District is thinking of creative...

Jul 18, 20253 min read

Bowling Boss

Preston Smith is winning championships and bringing attention to the sport of bowling locally! Preston, who lives in Whitaker, started...

Jul 2, 20252 min read

Smashing Soccer

West Mifflin resident Kennedy Bakota is making her mark on and off the field. Kennedy Bakota, a sophomore at Seton LaSalle High School,...

Jun 29, 20252 min read

In Full Bloom

The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is alive with color and activity in summer. The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a nature escape close to home...

Jun 25, 20252 min read

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