McKees Rocks Mayor faces 3 primary challengers
In the election cycle marking his 20-year tenure, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr faces three primary challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination. While the Read more.
Planning and zoning leaders switch places
In a coordinated move March 9, council accepted the resignations of Ken Perl and Nick Radoycis from the borough’s planning commission and zoning appeals board Read more.
Borough considers support program for petty offenders
McKees Rocks may join a group of neighboring municipalities in testing a diversionary program for keeping petty offenders out of the justice system. With sister Read more.
Commissioners respond to rock pile
Responding to a series of resident complaints over rock piles amassed at a construction site near a residential neighborhood, Rick Urbano, planning director, advised Read more.
Petitioners call on Zubik to reverse school merger
More than 2,500 supporters of St. Philip School in Crafton have signed a petition calling on Bishop David Zubik to overturn a planned merger with St. Margaret of Read more.
Gazette 2.0 founder ends reign as CEO
Having built a flourishing news operation to fill the void created when the Suburban Gazette shuttered October 2017, Sonny Jani is stepping down from his role as Read more.
Sto-Rox approves hybrid extension, adds new in-person options
Having considered moving back toward full in-school programming, school directors instead voted Feb. 25 to maintain the hybrid model following pushback from the Read more.
Shenango Coke air quality project wins inaugural science award
A project tracking air quality in and around Neville Island was recognized by leading engineers and social scientists at the inaugural Constellation Prize ceremony Read more.
Councilmembers dispute parking regulation impacts
McKees Rocks council is considering new parking regulations that one dissenting member believes could hinder a $13 million development proposal. Setting the change Read more.
Litigation against ALCOSAN moves forward in McKees Rocks
McKees Rocks council voted Feb. 25 to initiate litigation to prevent the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) from using the former Crivelli Chevrolet commercial Read more.