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Immigrant rights activist sets off on 8-day march to ICE detention center

With the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Pittsburgh’s South Side as a backdrop, immigrant rights advocate Jaime Martinez implored community members Sunday morning to see the humanity in their foreign-born neighbors. “Dignity is not conditional,” said Martinez, who founded activist group Frontline Dignity last year. “It is not...
Here are the planned stops for immigrant rights activist’s 8-day walk to ICE detention center

Jaime Martinez’s eight-day walk from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Pittsburgh’s South Side to the agency’s detention center in Clearfield County will take him through Monroeville, Apollo and Indiana. The march envisioned by Martinez, executive director of immigrant advocacy group Frontline Dignity, will start about 8 a.m....
Gateway sports notebook: Gators flag football starts 2-3; Logan Memije wins section singles title

High school girls flag football entered a new era this spring under the direction of the WPIAL and PIAA. Gateway is under that umbrella, and a youthful Gators squad is making its way through the early season with five games under its belt. The Gators opened the season March 18...
Gateway hockey makes case to return to varsity level after winning postseason tournament

The Gateway hockey team’s success in the 2025-26 season, one which included a postseason tournament championship, has it poised to return to varsity status after a one-year hiatus. A young roster with just two seniors necessitated a move down to the JV level. Coach Dennis Shannon said he was impressed...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 3-5

Not only is it Easter weekend, but it’s also Pirates Home Opener weekend! If you manage to find time between celebrating those two important holidays, here are some things to do around town that will be just as fun. Jurassic Quest Bring the whole family to real-as-life animatronic dinosaurs this...
Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

Family members recalled Gary Bowser as an automotive titan who never forgot his humble beginnings. Bowser of Murrysville died peacefully surrounded by family March 28 after a brief illness. He was 81. “He was originally from Kittanning, and he never forgot where he came from,” said Bowser’s son, Gary. “He...
Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon commits to Missouri-Kansas City

Mykel Bruce-McCrommon knows where he will call home at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-8 Gateway senior standout announced Thursday afternoon he will play basketball for veteran coach Mark Turgeon at Division I Missouri-Kansas City in the Summit League. Bruce-McCrommon posted on X that he was “100 percent committed” to the...
Almost 100 communities need new road salt supplier after vendor ends contract with council of governments

A lot of Allegheny County communities need a new road salt supplier. The South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG), which runs a purchasing alliance for road salt, learned this month its salt vendor will not renew its contract with SHACOG for the coming winter. According to an April 1...
‘The need will always be there’: Pittsburgh-area high schools add cybersecurity classes to meet growing demandVideo

Fueled by an interest in technology, Baylee Blanton taught herself to code in middle school. She’d later join the robotics team, but that outside of that, couldn’t find other outlets to pursue her passion. It wasn’t until high school that she was able to get practical experience, landing a cybersecurity...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Estate of Frank Balogh sold property at 338 Elizabeth Ave. to Riley Assalone for $130,000. Churchill Kevin Gdn Ryan sold property at 29 Barton Drive to JD Home Plus LLC for $128,000. Joyline Hardy sold property at 26 Churchill Road to Sean Murphy and David Strell for...
Monroeville receives $1 million to replace aging asbestos-cement water lines

The Monroeville Municipal Authority will have the chance to replace nearly 10,000 feet of aging water line thanks to more than $2 million in federal funding announced this week. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, presented a check on March 31 for just under $1.1 million to the authority as part...
Former Monroeville Expo Mart listed for sale

In a sign that development of Monroeville Mall might be gaining momentum, one of the largest pieces of mall-adjacent property is on the market. The three-story, 226,500-square-foot office building at 105 Mall Blvd. is listed through Pittsburgh-based Oxford Development. Built in the early 1980s as the Monroeville Expo Mart, the...
Monroeville native drives love of motorcycles to over 3.5M social media followers

There are many hobbies and passions out there, but not everyone is able to make a living from them. Not so for one Monroeville native. Since the end of World War II, motorcycles have become a way of life for many. From the Harley Davidson Fat Boy softail to the...
Fire department service agreement generates debate in Monroeville

Monroeville Council members voted to advertise a service agreement with the municipality’s fire companies, but the unanimous approval did not come without debate. “I don’t know that we’re ready to bring this agreement to council,” Councilman Eric Poach said. The service agreement, which expired in 2025 and typically covers a...
Gateway High School’s spring musical worth catching if you can

Between the cast, orchestra and stage crew, Gateway’s musical program lost 11 seniors to graduation last spring, leaving a younger cast to fill their shoes. The group is excited to step into the spotlight with “Catch Me If You Can.” With a creative team led by producer Mary Chase and...
Nasty job becomes a nice social-media opportunity for Monroeville manVideo

Working in abandoned and foreclosed houses can be a dirty job. A real dirty one, depending on the hygiene or hoarding habits of former residents. It’s not a vocation for everyone. A strong stomach and equally strong sense of humor can come in handy. But Corey Heider, 38, of Monroeville,...

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