Once upon a time, when there was still a chilly nip in the air, families opened up all their windows, took their rugs outside for a beating and began the annual ritual known as spring housecleaning.  read more »

After a series of rejections by elected officials and a court battle, a North Huntingdon developer finally has started work on a group of stores across from Norwin Hills shopping center.  read more »

The high school track and field season has been under way for about a month, but the Norwin squads got their first test Saturday at the Tri-State Track and Field Coaches Association Championships at West Mifflin Area High School.  read more »

If last month's board of commissioners meeting fatally wounded a proposal to regulate electronic signs in North Huntingdon, Monday's meeting of the planning commission was the post-mortem.  read more »

In the 56th State House District, Brian Blasko is challenging incumbent Democrat James Casorio in the April 22 primary for the party's nomination.  read more »

Picture this -- a blue and gold canoe drifting down the Monongahela River, while the rival green and yellow boat sits near a pile of driftwood.  read more »

Elaina Laughlin, a Gateway High School student will host a Dance for Life charity event Friday at Monroeville Sports Center to benefit two charities that will help two special little girls.  read more »

In the Democratic primary race for the 56th State House seat, the Westmoreland County Democrats have weighed in with a somewhat unexpected endorsement.  read more »