McKees Rocks approves ALCOSAN lawsuit
The McKees Rocks council upped the ante in its dispute with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Dec. 15, by approving legal firm Maiello Brungo and Read more.
Cuts in store for public works programming
Passed by the board of commissioners Dec. 7, Robinson’s 2021 budget forecasts a 7% revenue dip as a consequence of ongoing economic headwinds resulting from the Read more.
In addition to ALCOSAN rate hike, borough considers 39% sewage rate increase
Passed immediately after, the $4.5 million general budget anticipates growth of approximately $100,000 from 2020 when differences in budget-neutral Tax Anticipated Read more.
With charter school reform scrapped, public budgetary struggles continue
State plans for charter school reform took a back seat after the onset of COVID-19 this year. Smaller public schools like Sto-Rox and Cornell continue struggling Read more.
Businesses struggle as state budget uses up remaining CARES Act funds
After more than 10 years in business, Owners Ray and Terry Hanis of Green Tree closed the Village Tavern and Trattoria in West End on Nov. 28. Continued revenue Read more.
Council president threatens legal action against ALCOSAN’s Crivelli acquisition
Before heading south for the winter, geese swimming on the Ohio River head toward the Chartiers Creek where ALCOSAN plans to purchase an adjacent McKees Rocks property. Read more.
GOP candidates hold out hope for election result reversals
Editor’s note: Since printing, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the filing with the following since-sentence order: “The application for injunctive relief Read more.
Protective cases secured for new student devices
Sto-Rox administrators Chris Captline (left) and Sam Weaver (right) help unload 1,500 laptop cases distributed by Leadership Pittsburgh using a $22,000 donation Read more.
Cornell students reach regional Esports playoffs
Concluding its second competitive season, Cornell High School’s Esports team advanced to the playoffs of the North American Scholastic Esports Federation before Read more.
ALCOSAN approves purchase of Crivelli lot, local officials opposed
More than a year after the Crivelli Chevrolet dealership in McKees Rocks closed, ALCOSAN approves purchase of the site for use with their Clean Water Plan. Despite Read more.