Technician Fifth Grade Peter J. Rota was from Hays. He was born Jan. 24, 1918, and died Feb. 17, 1999. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action because of his bravery on July 17, 1944, in the vicinity of Fauglia, Italy, as a member of U.S. Army Company E, 168th Infantry Regiment.

Mr. Gainey highlighted how his approach to development and affordable housing differs from that of his challenger in the primary, Allegheny County Controller and former District 5 City Councilor Corey O’Connor.

Hazelwood is a special place, in large part because of its many deep community connections. Could strengthening those connections and creating new ones lower violence and help mental health? Researchers at University of Pittsburgh say it can, and they have a way to do it.