Lots of 12-year-olds draw and write stories. Many talk about writing a book. Some even try.  read more »

Brentwood school directors are "reeling" after the death of board Vice President Claudia Balach, a professor and administrator in Slippery Rock University's education department.  read more »

A Mt. Lebanon young professionals group is throwing a street party Friday to attract young adults from the region.  read more »

John J. Dillon, of Brentwood, died Friday, July 27, 2007. He was 79. Dillon had served 12 years as superintendent and 4 years as a school board member for Brentwood school district.  read more »

Pleasant Hills council fired police Chief Floyd Nevling during a special meeting Monday night that attracted about 200 people supporting the chief.

The vote was unanimous.  read more »

Kate Fletcher was living in Mt. Lebanon six years ago when she decided to move her life's work of teaching and ministry to a global stage.  read more »

Verizon announced this morning it's close to completing franchise agreements with the North Hills Council of Governments and four South Hills communities for its fiber-optic powered FiOS television service.  read more »

Brentwood, along with Penn Hills and West Mifflin, rank among the 10 most affordable U.S. towns to live in.  read more »

With an 8-1 vote Monday, the Bethel Park council adopted a policy that would allow the municipality to sell naming rights to public facilities, parks and facility amenities.  read more »

Close up, a new picture in the entryway of Bethel Park's municipal building is a composite of tiny photographs of soldiers, flags, helicopters, Jeeps, other military scenes, fields, beaches and sunset  read more »