County investigates potential arson case in recent Stowe fire
Local firefighters attempt to extinguish a blaze on Island Avenue on Aug. 12. Allegheny County police are investigating a possible arson attack behind a two-alarm Read more.
Kennedy battens down in response to virus variant
During their Aug. 12 business meeting, Kennedy commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution calling for increased measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Read more.
‘Community Days’ pared down to single day event
Instead of the usual three-day stint of festivities, Kennedy Community Days will this year be stripped down to a single event on Saturday, Aug. 14. The event – Read more.
State Senator reopens Robinson Township office
State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has reopened a public office in Robinson that was shuttered since his predecessor Pam Iovino left office in December 2020. The Read more.
State grant to fund lead pipe replacement
A grant of more than $1 million has been designated to the Coraopolis Water and Sewer Authority for upgrading old lead piping infrastructure. According to a press Read more.
Competition is good for local democracy
Earlier this month, a political first-timer entered a magisterial race as an independent to challenge an unopposed Democratic nominee who had by then been declared Read more.
$16M soccer and medical facility on track for 2022 open
By Alex Lehmbeck and Dontae Washington Despite delays from the COVID-19 pandemic, Coraopolis will soon become home to a state-of-the-art sports complex and medical Read more.
Could western communities fare better if they pull together?
Despite its modest size and population, Allegheny County has an absurdly high number of municipalities – 130 – or just four less than the combined number across Read more.
ELECTIONS: Write-in candidates confirmed for local elections
Months after area voters headed to the polls for the May primaries, Allegheny County’s election board has confirmed a list of write-in candidates who will appear Read more.
Cases, deaths broken down by municipality
More than a month after Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration was called off in a vote by the state legislature, reported numbers of COVID-19 cases have stayed Read more.