Peters Township Chamber of Commerce has organized live online public forums and community updates featuring officials from local municipalities.

Matthew Brace was looking forward to celebrating at his favorite restaurant, but the efforts of area police, firefighters and emergency personnel more than made up for his initial disappointment.

Two annual events in Upper St. Clair have been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Girl Scouting’s highest awards – Bronze, Silver and Gold – represent a young woman’s opportunity to make a lasting difference in the world.

Diocese of Pittsburgh educators spent a week preparing to launch effective ways for students to continue learning.

Tentative plans call for the Bethel Park Municipal Building and public library, 5100 W. Library Ave., and Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., to reopen to the public May 4.

Hamilton Church Preschool in Bethel Park is providing support for students at home, including organizing a drive-by birthday celebration.

Sarah Robinson’s Iddy Biddy Fashions, which has locations in Peters and North Strabane Township, has a history of helping the City Mission and Salvation Army in Washington.

In the wake of the building’s closure, staff members have been working on ways to replicate the services offered.

Amy Taylor, who hosts fitness-related programs on BPTV and leads classes at Spencer Family YMCA, suggests that changes prompted by COVID-19 can serve as opportunities.

Township manager John Barrett and other municipal officials participate in the first of a series if online forums organized by the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce.

Other organizations benefiting from the drive are South Hills Interfaith Movement and Bethel-St. Clair Meals on Wheels.

The group is documenting local history as it occurs during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the edification of future generations.

The Step By Step Learner, developed by Julie Stringe, has features that could be applicable during school closures.

Timothy Steinhauer and sidekick Wishbone offer information and activities for students, plus the adults who happen to be watching.

The contribution helps to feed hundreds of struggling families in the wake of COVID-19.

By way of technology, Mt. Lebanon commissioners hosted a series of officials from the federal to local level during a regularly scheduled discussion session conducted Tuesday on a virtual basis.

Dr. Sarath Malepati developed EZC Pak – echinacea, zinc and Vitamin C – as a means of boosting the immune system.

With the impending departure of Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla, Bethel Park School District hired a temporary superintendent who has filled that role for several area school districts over the years.

Township manager Paul Lauer reports that many departments are continuing in a productive manner, despite limitations.

Andy Amrhein of Evey True Value Hardware has compiled an impressive list of efforts toward the community’s betterment.

Paula Henderson is the township’s honoree in District Judge Ron Arnoni’s annual recognition program.

Michael Gamel-McCormick, disability policy director for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, spoke the Disability and Mental Health Summit hosted by state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon.

Bob Giacometti keeps the music playing with Virtual Open Mic, and the questions and answers going with Virtual Music Trivia.

Donations benefit Bethel-St. Clair Meals on Wheels and South Hills Interfaith Movement.

The new service from Waste Management goes into effect April 1.

Junior Elle Snyder served as a speaker during the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, hosted by National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Pennsylvania.

For the time being, Selva Priya will lead sessions on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

Upper St. Clair Township Library had launched the weekly series of sessions in January.

Social-distancing precautions are put into place against the spread of COVID-19.

Francis Cleetus’ canine creations are aimed at enjoyment by Fido, Rex and Rover.

The Bethel Park-based nonprofit is modifying programs in COVID-19 precautionary measures.

In response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network officials announced drive-up collection sites for COVID-19 testing are opening at four Western Pennsylvania locations.

Because the new building is not open to the public, it is not subject to the statewide closures related to COVID-19.

Blood donations already had been tailing off before measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 started to present new challenges.

“We are committed to accuracy over speed,” Jeannine French asserts during an appropriately social-distanced school board meeting.

Washington County has an additional case of coronavirus, bringing its total to two, as another 20 positive cases of the virus were reported Tuesday afternoon in Pennsylvania, the state Heath Department secretary said.

Prior to school closing, students were enjoying a new quiet space in which to rest and relax.

Chabad of the South Hills hosts the airplane-themed event at the Jewish Community Center in Scott Township.

In response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic, St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon has announced immediate new restrictions on patient visitation.

Gov. Tom Wolf today ordered all nonessential businesses to close at midnight to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus as the number of those with the illness rose to 76 in Pennsylvania.

The department’s measures follow Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement of the closure of all schools for two weeks.

Allegheny Health Network confirmed Sunday afternoon that Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills is treating an adult patient with confirmed coronavirus COVID-19.