Commissioners have been looking into revising the applicable ordinance since 2017.

Michael Riemer, who had served on the board since 2013, also was censured for his “profane, offensive and denigrating remarks.”

The school board approves separate plans for older and younger students, with elementary students scheduled to return the following week.

The plan allows for spectators at sporting events, where social distancing and the wearing of masks continue to be required.

The outdoor activity, based on the children’s book “From Head to Toe,” represents a collaborative effort between two township departments.

Washington Elementary School students Chace and Sky Stewart have made their pumpkin-selling events a seasonal tradition.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund award will be used to renovate the farm’s springhouse.

Ethan Oczkowski has been presented with the Scott Beynon Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to a Bethel Park student who plans to continue education in automotive technology.

The school board plans to vote Sept. 21 on “hybrid” instruction, combining in-person and remote instruction.

The volunteers serving on the board have been invited to join a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee being formed by Mt. Lebanon commissioners.

Contests for children lead up to an Oct. 4 open house, followed by the launch of a series of educational sessions and the Citizens Fire Academy.

A departure from the usual format of the South Hills Interfaith Movement’s annual fundraiser nevertheless inspires donors’ generosity.

Certain limitations with regard to the requisite equipment could have a bearing on the implementation of 5G locally.

Emma Chothani earned her Gold Award in part by organizing an educational effort on behalf of students at a Pittsburgh elementary school.

Faye Klein’s Real Life Rescue cards promote pet adoption from shelters, with part of the proceeds going to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue.

The municipality is resuming the implementation of a communications plan that had been sidetracked because of COVID-19.

Commissioners Leeann Foster and Mindy Ranney have been working on implementing a large-scale effort to ensure that the municipality is a welcoming place.

Laurie Park shares her experiences and what she has learned following her daughter’s diagnosis as having the autoimmune disease.

With students returning to school, a group of Peters Township mothers decided to give them something they actually may want to wear.

Co-founders Paul and Donna Fox are welcoming new participants as the group’s fall semester starts.

Members of Girl Scouts Troop 52480 plan to mount the shelters for the benefit of feathered friends on Sept. 29.

Sathya Vagheeswar wants to help youngsters – adults, too – develop skills in working toward viable solutions.

Elks Lodge 2213 in Bethel Park is teaming up with other lodges in the area to collect items for victims of Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.

The church’s annual food festival has been modified as an online-order, drive-through picked event on Sept. 11 and 12.

Katie Dee’s latest release offers, in her words, “seven original dark sea shanties about revenge, mistaken identities and murder.”

For their efforts on behalf of the South Hills Interfaith Movement, Joe and Lynn Smith will be honored during the organization’s virtual celebration event on Sept. 9.

Having lodged two informal complaints with the Public Utility Commission, Dr. Frank Gaudio is seeking the support of township officials as he considers a more serious filing.

A community activity in South Fayette’s Pinnacle Pointe brings neighbors together for the first time in a while.

Although programs have been modified because of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s educational component still is going strong.

Peters Township School District notified parents that a person at the high school has tested positive for COVID-19, three days after it reopened for in-person learning.

It’s a dog’s life for Megan Koester. The mother of twin sons owns a pet but she also works with them.

Jacob Yakima of Troop 366 leads the refurbishment of a Pathfinder School space, including making it accessible for all.

Plans for invigorating the Washington Road business district are moving into a second phase.

Commissioners aim to prevent discharges of water from creating unsafe conditions on streets and sidewalks.

The cost of a conceptual plan, market assessment and development of a business plan for a public pool and related amenities is $65,500.

Residents of the Orchard Hilands neighborhood, located next to McMurray Elementary School, take their concerns about bus traffic to township council.

The westbound lane of Bethel Church Road will close between Alton Drive and Walther Lane in Bethel Park starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 8.

Managers of local municipalities provide updates in the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Community Outlook 2020.

Two people were dead following a reported murder-suicide at a residence in the 100 block of Thousands Oaks Drive in Upper St. Clair.

When Peters Township students returned to school Monday, the majority of them actually returned to school, for the first time since March 13.

The Bethel Park Community Foundation Courtyard serves as a place for recreation, relaxation and inspiration.