mt. lebanon
Bronze Hanukkah menorah with burning candles on wooden table. (BrAt_PiKaChU, courtesy of flickr.com)
December 9, 2025, 1:04 pm
Mt. Lebanon readies for first public Chanukah celebration
“We’re all excited," she said. "We’re hoping it’s a joyful moment where kids can learn about the diversity and traditions of Chanukah.”
By David Rullo
At a Jan. 14 Mt. Lebanon Commissioner meeting member so of the Jewish community expressed concern over the municipality’s refusal to add a menorah to its holiday celebrations. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
January 17, 2025, 1:51 pm
Mt. Lebanon Commission hears Jewish community members’ concerns about menorah policy
Final decision delayed until Civic Engagement Advisory Board makes their recommendation
By David Rullo
Chabad of South Hills has not been permitted to include a menorah in Mt. Lebanon's holiday celebration. Photo by Rob Goodman
December 29, 2024, 4:04 pm
Mt. Lebanon nixes Chrismukkah
“What holiday are they celebrating and why can’t a menorah be included?” he asked.
By David Rullo
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting survivor Dan Leger addresses Mt. Lebanon eighth-grader Eden Cheng at a community event on May 21 at Mt. Lebanon High School. Andrea Wedner, a survivor of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, is on his right. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 28, 2024, 4:38 pm
Mt. Lebanon students bring ‘LIGHT’ — and hope — to community
"We find hope in the students. That's where the hope lies.” — Nick Haberman
By Toby Tabachnick
Shot from “Two lives in Pittsburgh” (Image courtesy of Fresh PR Los Angeles)
August 14, 2023, 3:10 pm
Pittsburgh showcased in Mt. Lebanon native’s new film
A recent passion project brought the Pittsburgher back home from California.
By Justin Vellucci
Officer Jason Haberman (Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon)
December 19, 2022, 10:02 am
Jason Haberman named chief of Mt. Lebanon Police Department
The Jewish officer has 25 years of experience and strong community ties
By Justin Vellucci
Jefferson Middle School (Photo by RJ Tabachnick)
October 29, 2021, 1:11 pm
Swastika made of masking tape found at Mt. Lebanon’s Jefferson Middle School
“There is no tolerance for discriminatory behavior in our schools,” wrote the school district's superintendent. “We will take appropriate disciplinary action.”
Judge gavel and scale in court. Library with lot of books in background. (Photo by simpson33 via iStock)
March 25, 2021, 11:54 am
Steven Diaz seeks seat on the bench
Mt. Lebanon resident running for magisterial district judge
By Adam Reinherz
PanelistsPhoto by Justin Vellucci
December 11, 2019, 10:27 am
Dialogue on hate and prejudice held at Mt. Lebanon High School
Mt. Lebanon hosts "Hate Has No Home Here"
By Justin Vellucci
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