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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 current salt vendor will not renew its contract with SHACOG for the coming winter. According to an April...
‘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...
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...
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,...
Gateway School Board moves forward on major roof project, prepares for upcoming events

Gateway School Board unanimously voted, 9-0, on March 23 to approve a letter of intent between the school district and Pennsylvania Roofing Systems for roof repairs and replacement at Dr. Cleveland Steward Jr. Elementary School in the amount of $1,490,000. Initially, half of the funds were set aside in last...
Allegheny County reverses course on property tax exemption for Monroeville Convention Center

Monroeville officials appear to have secured a tax exemption for the Monroeville Convention Center. After the municipality purchased the convention center for just over $5 million in 2024, it requested a tax exemption that initially was denied by Allegheny County officials. Monroeville Solicitor Robert Wratcher was skeptical of the county’s...
Head Turners Pittsburgh car show and egg hunt announces change of venue

The Head Turners Pittsburgh car show and Easter egg hunt on March 28 will change venues. It now will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Sugar Camp Park, 1418 Wall Ave. in Pitcairn. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., and the egg hunt will start at 2. Car...
Love of family, art, travel bonds teachers, whose works are on display at Monroeville library

The Friends of the Monroeville Public Library is hosting artwork from Nicole Given and Nevenka Kostley in the Gallery Space from March 27 to April 29. An opening reception for “Educators as Artists” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 4. Many pieces from their collections will be...
Gateway School Board hears from counselors and students, discusses roof repairs at Steward

During Gateway School Board’s study session March 16, members heard presentations from faculty and students. Middle school counselors Jaynie Edwards, Betty Howard, Kathy Johnston and Rich Taylor discussed several of the programs they have implemented as well as their daily student involvement. “What we really want to highlight quickly tonight...
New Steelers safety, Gateway product Jaquan Brisker on Pittsburgh: ‘They say it’s amazing. I always knew that.’

Jaquan Brisker never got to watch a Pittsburgh Steelers game in person while growing up around Monroeville, rooting then for Antonio Brown and Troy Polamalu. The former Gateway and Penn State safety never got to play at Acrisure Stadium in high school or college, either. So the 26-year-old was understandably...

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