Congressman Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, has submitted funding requests for transportation-related projects in Pennsylvania’s 17th District to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to be considered in the 2021…
Coraopolis named ‘best’ in the west
The business district is abundant with shopping, eating and plenty of accessible parking. River town revitalization maintains small-town feel Touting its bustling main street, close-knit community and affordable housing stock,…
Abandoned property demolitions moving forward in borough
Council approved two motions for four demolition projects during the April 7 Coraopolis workshop meeting. The projects will cost nearly $140,000 to complete but would be fully covered through grants.…
Upgrades to clear up ‘garbled’ sound system issues
Coraopolis Borough Council is sinking about $2,400 into audio system upgrades in hopes of improving sound quality for online meetings and allowing for a return to roundtable workshop discussions in…
Borough adopts new drug testing policy for public works employees
The Coraopolis Council approved a motion to eliminate random drug testing from the Public Works employee contract during their Feb. 10 regular meeting. The borough was nearly in full agreement…
Owners elated service industry restrictions are again lifted
After the second wave of pandemic-related lockdowns expired Jan. 4, restaurant and bar owners in our readership area are not only grateful for the opportunity to restore dining options, but…
Coraopolis holds line on 2021 property taxes in yearly budget
Coraopolis council held the line on 2021 property taxes while anticipating receipt of about $40,000 less in revenue for 2021 based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding potential…



