The Westmoreland celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special Open House on Monday, Jan. 19, welcoming the community for a day of reflection, creativity and connection. The free event featured community partner tables, hands-on art activities, creativity and conversation stations and a student-created MLK Jr. poster tribute. Guests also enjoyed food from the historic Sankofa Mansion, the final day of “Winter Tales: An Immersive Experience” and scheduled programming including a Unity...

Movies, markets, music and more... Moon Parks & Rec has fun events for all. There may still be snow on the ground, but spring is on the way! Fun community events have been scheduled for Moon Township residents this year. You can cut out this handy list of events and post it where your entire family can see, because there’s something for everyone.   Moon Market & Music has become a much-anticipated event series, providing an opportunity to browse local products and produce, and listen to live...

Here are some interesting February-related stories tied to Pittsburgh neighborhoods and suburbs. February 1916 – Birth of modern radio Pittsburgh is often called the birthplace of commercial radio. In February 1916, local inventor Frank Conrad made one of the first regular radio music broadcasts from his garage in Wilkinsburg, just outside the city. This work directly led to KDKA, the world’s first commercial radio station. February 9, 1967 – The Penguins are born The NHL officially awarded...