Work to restore the historic Coraopolis train station is chugging along thanks to a $500,000 matching grant pledge made by a family with local ties. Officials for the Coraopolis Community…
PNC branches closed, relocated amid banking consolidations
As part of a broader restructuring program, PNC Bank is closing three area branches and merging them into a new facility in Moon. Branches on University Boulevard and Beaver Grade…
Get the vote out: Local elections have biggest impacts
Voter turnout statistics for the recent municipal elections suggest our communities are engulfed by disillusionment and apathy. Less than a third of our coverage area’s 38,050 voters expressed any preference…
Data shows uneven growth trends
Preliminary data from the 2020 census shows an uneven range of growth and shrinkage across Allegheny County’s northwestern communities. While suburban areas like Robinson and Kennedy townships witnessed soaring population…
GPS tracking devices coming to borough vehicles
Coraopolis council members voted Nov. 4 to install GPS tracking devices inside 18 borough vehicles to monitor locations and maintain mechanical records. Borough Manager Ray McCutcheon said these GPS (global…
Newcomer beats vice president in Coraopolis mayoral race
Newly-elected Councilmember Allison Virus stands with incoming Mayor Michael Dixon during a borough meeting held the day after their Nov. 2 victories. Both will assume their seats in the new…
Coraopolis demolitions
Coraopolis is continuing efforts to demolish vacant houses. Homes at 1424 and 1731 Hiland and 536 Fifth avenues will be demolished by year-end, following asbestos abatement. Minniefield Demolition Services of…




