Local chef representing state in national seafood contest
Chef Jackie Page will be representing Pennsylvania in a national seafood contest in New Orleans. Jackie Page of McKees Rocks will represent the Keystone State in Read more.
Board approves full return to school, masks may still be required
The Sto-Rox school board recently approved a complete return to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic took hold in March 2020. Students will accordingly Read more.
Community Investment Fund gives $10K to area businesses
BlackTeaBrownSuga Founder Eszquire Harris (front right) and Studio Manager Ishara Henry (front left) pose with Learn and Earn student workers Christopher Moore, Read more.
Liquor license granted for GetGo gas station
Council has approved a liquor license transfer request allowing a new GetGo site under construction near the five-points intersection in McKees Rocks to serve alcohol Read more.
McKees Rocks officers awarded for life-saving actions
Officers Justin Kluchurosky (left) and William Kelly (right) stand beside McKees Rocks Chief Rick Deliman (center) after receiving awards for each offering life-saving Read more.
Illegal motel activities taking toll on neighboring business owners
Concerns over ongoing criminal activity at the Pittsburgh Motel on Steubenville Pike – including a June 2020 murder – prompted a nearby business owner to approach Read more.
Local leaders working to tackle ‘violence epidemic’
Community members weigh in on how to address gun violence during a June 23 public workshop. More than 10% of homicides recorded in Allegheny County during the first Read more.
Merger and relocation in store for area churches
Pastor James Hogan of Faithbridge Community Church stands with Bette Kallay after signing transfer paperwork. Plans for a building sale, a relocation and a congregational Read more.
Final budget approvals lock in tax raises for area school districts
Final 2021-22 spending plans passed late June ensure residents of the Sto-Rox, Carlynton and Cornell districts will all see raises to their property tax bills over Read more.
Locals say a fire on Neville Island shows the pollution didn’t stop after Shenango Coke Works closed
Metalico, a metal recycling facility on Neville Island. Air quality advocates near Neville Island believe more air monitors are needed to address its pollution problems. Read more.