→ Did you know legendary zombie filmmaker George A. Romero went to Carnegie Mellon University? Upon graduating in 1961 from the college, which was called Carnegie Institute of Technology at…
For your next movie night, don’t just binge watch at home
This past weekend I went to the Dependable Drive-In Movie Theater in Moon Township. I hadn’t been to a drive-in in years, the last time being at Twin Hi-Way in…
Seattle production team landing in Coraopolis for sitcom filming
Film stars, tractor trailer trucks, box cars and catering companies will move into town in the coming weeks as preparation gets underway for the filming of a new TV series…
Christmas in July: Steubenville Nutcracker Village pops up at Mall at Robinson
Did you know celebrating Christmas in July did not originate as a marketing tool but as a summer camp activity? The National Recreation Association’s journal described Christmas in July in 1935…
GET TOGETHER: New twist on old fun with ‘Summer Jam’
Event reboot features NFL, hip-hop stars Isiah Neely is old enough to remember community days in Coraopolis. He recalled attending a basketball tournament in his hometown every summer, with residents…
Juneteenth celebration continues throughout city
→ Did you know that Juneteenth may soon become a federal holiday? Congress only approved a bill to make Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday this month, which President Joe Biden is expected…
Amusement tax dispute resurfaces as Roxian resumes concert schedule
Following news that live music is set to resume at the Roxian Theatre this fall, debate has resurfaced over the venue’s local tax obligations to McKees Rocks. Mayor Jack Muhr…





