On my dine: In search of the perfect cheese sandwich
Author Jamie Wiggan reflects on ordering a French dip at Carmody’s Grille, highlighting its quality and nostalgic connections to a local media tradition regarding Read more.
Farewell to the paper that gave me my start | FAREWELL
I don’t suppose my expectations were high when I saw that ad for a part time staff writer at a strange newspaper I’d never heard of in McKees Rocks. But… Read more.
Mel and John Weinstein’s long ascent to the crest of local power
It’s a big year for father and son politicos Mel and John Weinstein — the elder is coming up on his 50th year in power, and the younger is running for the top Read more.
Why Coraopolis is becoming a community hub for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population
Grand opening of Honduran restaurant, Five Stars Honduras on Saturday, August 6, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This feature is the first in a series of articles Read more.
New life filled with surprises,as Afghan refugees settle in
Sayed and Kubra cycled through waves of relief and sorrow as they walked up to the counter and pressed their fingers onto the glowing glass plates that registered Read more.
Council appointees discuss new visions for the borough
McKees Rocks council has appointed two new members to fill vacancies created by the death of Chas Maritz and the resignation of Leslie Walker. Frank McQuillan was Read more.
District welcomes new super, admin, director
Sto-Rox directors hired Megan Van Fossan as the district’s new superintendent May 11, concluding a months-long search process to replace Frank Dalmas. Van Fossan Read more.
Sto-Rox to form police department as part of larger safety revamp
The Sto-Rox School district is planning to establish an internal police department as a first step within broader efforts to improve student safety and rehabilitate Read more.
$500K gift enshrines legacy of ‘Coach Fred’ at train station project
Donor Fred Milanovich Jr. during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Coraopolis Train Station project April 23. After many years away, Fred Milanovich Jr. was recently Read more.
ELECTIONS: GOP primary candidate seeking 45th house seat
Mike Pendel of Robinson is seeking to turn Pennsylvania’s 45th legislative district red for the first time since the seat was established in 1969. To do that, Read more.