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…
Council considers gradual switch to an electric fleet
A plan to transition all fuel-powered Crafton borough vehicles to electric was presented to council Feb. 11 by President Phillip Levasseur. The proposed effort is part of the Department of…
Planning commission pushes for rezoning plan
The Crafton planning commission is ready to move forward with a rezoning plan outlined in the Crafton-Ingram Thrive Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2017. The plan designed to “enhance the boroughs’…



