March Movers & Shakers

North Hills residents now have access to the most sophisticated radiation oncology treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant, with the addition of a new, advanced linear accelerator (linac) used to treat cancerous tumors and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding normal tissue. Targeting DNA in cancer cells with high precision and high-dose radiation, the new linac is the most advanced Varian TrueBeam system for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It allows extremely precise treatment of difficult-to-reach tumors while maximizing the protection of healthy tissue.   

Cindystock announced its 2025 contribution results. Thanks to the public’s generous support, they were able to donate over $34,000 to local agencies that provide cancer screening tests for individuals who might otherwise go without early detection. In addition, the contributions provided support services that help cancer patients and families navigate treatment, care, and recovery. Over the past 22 years, total funds raised by Cindystock have surpassed $548,000.

Rep. Jeremy Shaffer announced that $950,000 in state funding has been awarded to projects in the 28^th District, which covers part of Allegheny County through the Small Water and Sewer Program. The following grants were awarded: Hampton Township replacement of the sewer system infrastructure along Route 8 and Gourdhead Run; West View Water Authority for upgrading a section of the water system along Northgate Drive in Marshall Township.

Rep. Jeremy Shaffer announced that the Township of Pine received a grant to make safety improvements at several traffic signals throughout the township. The Township of Pine was awarded $355,574 through a PennDOT grant to update traffic lights with flashing yellow arrows and install new controllers. The grant will also fund the replacement of mast arms at the intersections of Route 19 and Bradford Road and Route 910 and Pearce Mill Road.

Rep. Valerie Gaydos announced that over $840,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support local improvements. The following projects received funding: The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edgeworth to install a water storage tank mixer at the HealthSouth facility, improving water quality and system efficiency; Moon Township for pedestrian improvements along University Boulevard and Beaver Grade Road. 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) received four Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) for “projects that demonstrate a high degree of achievement, value and innovation” across Pennsylvania.