Crafton’s Mayor Jim Bloom has decided to step down at the end of his term, opening up the position of mayor to someone new for the first time in 12…
Crafton pool to open for summer
The Crafton Park swimming pool will open on June 12, after being closed during the 2020 season because of the pandemic. The site is set to see some renovations over…
New appeal set after bishop denies petition
Learning that the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh rejected their petition to overturn a planned merger between St. Philip and St. Margaret elementary schools, a committee of petitioners have now filed…
John Oliverio replaces Ed Alo on council
John Oliverio was selected March 11 by Crafton Borough Council to fill the seat of former councilman Edward Alo, who stepped down last month to focus on personal matters. The…
Crafton, Robinson get ‘Banner Community’ nods
Crafton and Robinson have been designated as countywide leaders in the 2021 Banner Communities program, announced March 8. “All of our communities have been stressed during this pandemic… Yet, throughout…
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 Scotland School…
Council vacancy filled while another resigns
Crafton Borough’s council is experiencing an unexpected reorganization, as current members seek to fill vacancies for those forced to leave due to personal matters. Colton Chandler was selected during the…




