Chadwick Dolgos
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Former Coraopolis resident Chadwick Dolgos believes that Coraopolis’s identity relies on local businesses that foster community connection. The proposed Dunkin’ location could harm this by diverting funds from local stores, undermining the economic vitality that small enterprises provide. Prioritizing support for existing businesses is essential for true growth, Dolgos maintains in this op-ed.
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Saddled with spiraling crime and increased resident complaints, Stowe commissioners are exploring creative solutions to never-ending problems. During the board’s April 11 agenda meeting commissioner Kelly Cropper-Hall proposed an initiative to recruit young artists in the area to display their artwork throughout the township. “I want art in the parks and art in the streets,”…
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Trash spills out of a can onto a public street in Stowe. Township ordinances allow for fines of up to $600 for littering and other garbage violations. Stowe commissioners are looking to create a part-time position for a dedicated code enforcement official overseeing trash violations. Garbage, litter, and the rodents that feed on them, have…
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Pandemonium broke out during Stowe’s March 8 meeting after President Robin Parrilla challenged members of the audience about the commissioners’ record on responding to their concerns. “I honestly want to ask you, what haven’t we done for you when you come here every month?, he said to several residents who have persistently called out Parrilla…
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This year’s committee assignments for commissioners in Stowe Township continue to exclude the input of longtime Commissioner Cheryl McDermott. The move to leave her out of the committee process led by President Robin Parrilla sparked several irate comments from members of the public during the township’s Feb. 7 monthly meeting. “[Parrilla] is obviously still playing…
