Silent film star Olive Thomas, who hailed from McKees Rocks, died on September 10, 1920, in a Paris hotel room after ingesting poison while her husband said he lay sleeping.…
Affordable housing complex proposed by Action Housing for McKees Rocks
Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, Action Housing Inc., has proposed the creation of an affordable housing complex on the empty lot located behind Suds & Subs in McKees Rocks. The parcel,…
Rate of police calls to strip bar is consistent record request shows
Stowe Township officials disclosed more details about the July removal of a $25,000 permit fee against the only strip club in town. During the commissioner’s July 11 meeting, officials waived…
Security stepped up in response to double-stabbing following Sto-Rox football game
In response to a double-stabbing that occurred off school grounds immediately following a Sto-Rox high school football game, local police departments are coordinating with the district’s new security staff. After…
Pepsi-Co to leave Stowe location
After 50 years in the Stowe-Rocks area, PepsiCo Beverages North America’s distribution center in Stowe Township is leaving its location near the McKees Rocks Bridge. (Photos)
‘Mayors’ Monarch Pledge’ helping to reverse decline in butterfly population
Most code enforcement officers penalize homeowners for growing yards full of “weeds,” but Crafton’s Season Ciechanowski, code enforcement officer and native plant expert, knows better.(Photos)
First responders adapt to ramp closures on the McKees Rocks Bridge
Because of the Helen Street Ramp closures slated to continue on the McKees Rocks Bridge construction project, first responders dependent on using the ramps to quickly exit the McKees Rocks…







