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Chick-Fil-A Moon Township to Make Grand Opening Tomorrow, Announce Owner-Operator

Chick-Fil-A Moon Township to Make Grand Opening Tomorrow, Announce Owner-Operator

Michael Deemer, Reporter
November 13, 2024

Citizens of Moon Township have been holding their breath for a Chick-fil-A in their community. They don't have to wait anymore. The fast-food chain will open its doors Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at 2812 Gracy Center Way, approximately 0.3 miles away from Robert Morris University. The...

The Black Crowes perform at UPMC Events Center

The Black Crowes perform at UPMC Events Center

Isabella Harris, Reporter
November 1, 2024

The Black Crowes performed at the UPMC Events Center on Tuesday, October 29th, as they continued their "Happiness Bastards" Tour. Tash Neal opened up the night with his explosive guitar and vocals. Neal is well known for having had performances with musicians, Lenny Kravitz...

Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing of Off Duty Officer on Montour Trail

Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing of Off Duty Officer on Montour Trail

Amere Keasley
October 23, 2024

A suspect is in custody after a 44-year-old off-duty Liquor Control Enforcement officer was found fatally stabbed on the Montour Trail in Moon Township Monday afternoon. Police officers were called to the 1900 block of Hassam Road around 3 p.m. for reports of an injured man....

Kamala Harris Campaign Stop in Moon Township Draws Crowds, Including Droves of Counter Protesters

Kamala Harris Campaign Stop in Moon Township Draws Crowds, Including Droves of Counter Protesters

Amere Keasley
August 18, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic presidential nominees spent Sunday afternoon traveling through Western Pennsylvania before their flight to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Vice President Harris and Tim Walz made several...

Photo credit: Kody Dressler

Army Helicopter Lands at Moon High School

Samantha Dutch
April 12, 2024

In Moon Township, the sight of airplanes overhead is a regular occurrence. But this Friday morning brought an exceptional event as students and residents witnessed the landing of an army helicopter at Moon High School. Touching down gracefully around 9 a.m. on a patch of grass...

Sections of University Boulevard Closed Due to Landslide

Sections of University Boulevard Closed Due to Landslide

Isabella Timpano
April 4, 2024

A landslide off of University Boulevard has the southbound lanes between State Route 51 and Stoops Ferry Road closed on Wednesday, April 3rd. This landslide comes after hours of severe storms and heavy rain. University Boulevard will remain closed until at least Thursday, April...

Crews Respond to Fire on the Roof of Washington Hall

Crews Respond to Fire on the Roof of Washington Hall

Cade Stukus
March 13, 2024

At approximately 8:30 pm on Tuesday, a fire broke out on the roof of the G-Tower of Washington Hall. A spokesperson said that an air conditioning unit on the roof was the cause of the fire. Maintenance was seen working on the roof of Washington Hall earlier in the day. The...

Photo Credit: Tim Robbibaro/ For The Post-Gazette

Crescent Township House Explosion Leaves 2 People Dead

Taylor Roberts
March 12, 2024

On March 12 at 8:54 a.m., a house in Crescent Township exploded, leaving two people dead. The two victims have not been publicly identified as of March 12. The explosion was so severe that it "completely leveled" the home and caused a fire along the hillside. It was also...

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena '28

RMU applies for grant of 10 million for Hockey Arena ’28

Samuel Goldberg
February 26, 2024

The state of Pennsylvania announced that it will give over 500 million in money to projects that need funding. Robert Morris is seeking ten million dollars to build a state-of-the-art arena holding 2500 people. This arena will double the size of the Clearview Arena at the...

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Beaver Grade Road To Be Closed For Road Work

Samuel Goldberg
February 14, 2024

Beaver Grade Road will be closed for an extended period of time as Moon Township will look to move and repair the road as landslides have damaged the surrounding areas. So far, nearly five thousand tons of rocks have been brought to the site to stabilize the road. Over the...