BEAVER FALLS — Families can check out the Neighborhood North Museum of Play on June 13 at a free open house timed with the Beaver Falls Car Cruise.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Neighborhood North will be the “ultimate pit stop” where car enthusiasts of all ages can find fun and take a look inside Beaver County’s lone children’s museum.

Located at 716 14th St., a few blocks from the car cruise, Neighborhood North offers summer camps and programs for children.

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Canonsburg, PA) Allegheny Health Network announced today plans to build a new Canonsburg Hospital in Cecil Township.

The 150,000-square-foot hospital will be constructed on a 10-acre site in the Southpointe II business park at the intersection of Town Center Way and Mylan Boulevard.

Pending regulatory approvals, AHN expects to break ground on the project in early 2027, with the hospital scheduled to open in 2029.

The new facility will replace the current AHN Canonsburg Hospital, which was founded in 1904 and has operated along Medical Boulevard since 1983.

According to AHN, the hospital will offer primary, emergency, surgical and critical care services. The campus will also include a medical office building for physicians and outpatient clinics.

(File Photo of Someone Texting while Driving)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Pennsylvania drivers caught using a hand-held cell phone while driving will soon face a $50 fine.

Beginning tomorrow, motorists who use or hold a cell phone while operating a vehicle can be cited under Paul Miller’s Law.

Governor Josh Shapiro signed the legislation into law in 2024, making it illegal to use a hand-held device while driving, including when a vehicle is temporarily stopped in traffic or at a red light.

The law is named in honor of Paul Miller Jr., who was killed in a 2010 crash in Monroe County involving a tractor-trailer. Authorities said the crash was caused by a distracted driver who was reaching for a phone.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of People’s Natural Gas)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ross Township, PA) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) held two public input hearings yesterday at the Ross Township Municipal Center regarding a proposed rate increase for Peoples Natural Gas customers.

Under the proposal, a typical residential customer’s monthly bill would increase by about $16, from $122 to $138, according to Peoples.

The utility said the additional revenue would help fund infrastructure improvements and allow the company to earn a return on its investments.

“The pipelines gas flows through are vitally important to continue to maintain and improve,” said Nick Paradise of Peoples Natural Gas. “That’s a large part of what this is about — continuing to invest in the system and deliver safe, reliable service for customers.”

The proposed rate increase remains subject to review and approval by the PUC.

Other hearings will be held next week. According to a report from WPXI, here is the schedule for them:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Westmoreland County

Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.

Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.

Westmoreland County Courthouse

Public Meeting Room

2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601

Telephonic Public Input Hearings

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Hearing #1 will begin at 1 p.m.

Hearing #2 will begin at 6 p.m.

To participate in a telephonic hearing, you must:

• Dial the toll-free conference number – 888-795-4352.
• Enter the PIN number when instructed – 72378378.
• Speak your name when prompted, and press #.
• Then, the telephone system will connect you to the hearing.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Dr. George Zambelli)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) The new entrance for patient access to the parking lot of Dr. George Zambelli’s office during the construction work on Adams Street is now open.

Back on May 5th, Dr. Zambelli joined Frank Sparks on Driving in the Fast Lane to discuss plans to demolish a home he owned in order to create a temporary roadway in Rochester allowing patients to access his parking lot from the alleyway during the Adams Street construction project.

He said he worked with borough officials, including demolition expert Matt Cook, to clear the neighboring property and establish new access points.

The plan included adding an entrance and exit connecting the lot to an alley behind the office between New York Avenue and Ohio Street.

(Credit for Photo: Photo: Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty Images, Caption for Photo: It’s a beautiful day to bring Mister Rogers to YouTube.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is now available on YouTube for the first time, with a newly launched official channel featuring full episodes, clips, compilations and livestream content.

Fred Rogers Productions said the channel is intended to make the long-running children’s program with Pittsburgh’s favorite neighbor more accessible to new and returning audiences. The project was developed in partnership with digital media agency Little Dot Studios.

Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer and executive producer at Fred Rogers Productions, said the series remains relevant for families today because of its focus on emotional development and kindness.

The channel launched with five full-length episodes, including the first episode that originally aired nationally in 1968. Additional episodes will be released weekly, with 10 full episodes available on the channel at any given time.

The original series aired from 1968 to 2001 and produced 895 episodes.

The channel can be found by clicking here. Episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood can still be found on PBS stations across the country. Select episodes are also available to stream on the PBS KIDS Video app.   

(File Photo of the Center at the Mall)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) Center at the Mall in Center Township will receive $71,880 in state funding to support programs and services for older adults, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.

The grant was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and will help the senior center continue offering a variety of activities and services for area residents.

According to Matzie, the funding will support programs including congregate meals, fitness classes, computer training, group trips and other social and educational activities.

Center at the Mall provides programs and services designed to help older adults remain active, engaged and connected to their communities.