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Denis Theatre could have new lease on life

The screens at the Denis Theatre in downtown Mt. Lebanon went dark in 2004, and there have been multiple efforts to revive the moviehouse since, but none have come to fruition.It’s been a source of frustration for South Hills movie buffs who were drawn to the theater for its mix of foreign, ...

Jacks returns to South Fayette to promote RIASEC

South Fayette alumnus Steve Jacks returned to his now very different stomping grounds to help introduce RIASEC to the seventh-grade class and discuss his career.Jacks, who graduated from South Fayette in 2002, is a Visual Effects Editor working with companies like Lucas Films and Disney. His ...

With the new school year in full swing, motorists are reminded to respect school bus stop signs and the speed limit in school zones.According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), 25,583 citations were issued throughout Pennsylvania for illegally passing a school bus or ...

Balancing act

A chipmunk does a balancing act on a stem in an attempt to reach the seeds of a sunflower in a Bethel Park garden. From mid-September to late October is the busiest season for Eastern chipmunks, as they scurry around gathering nuts and seeds for their food storage chambers. Chipmunks typically ...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Washington County will again host an awareness walk to raise money for suicide prevention efforts.The annual Washington County Out of the Darkness Walk will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Main Street Pavilion in downtown ...

Peters Township police arrested two men accused of being drunk and firing guns last week.Charged are Gregory Devers, 48, of Bethel Park, and Michael Devers, 31, of Pittsburgh. The two are father and son, according to charging documents.According to the criminal complaint, police were called to ...