Carl Kosak, more widely known by his pseudonym K.C. Constantine, created a fictionalized hybrid of McKees Rocks and Greensburg called Rocksburg in his series of novels featuring the character Mario Balzic. (Photos)
Gotham has Batman; McKees Rocks has Dorothy Bennett
An undated photo of Crossing Guard Dorothy Bennett with one of the many Sto-Rox children she has helped arrive safely to school and home again over her 48-year career. Longtime…
McKEES ROCKS | New trash service comes with promise to fine code violators
Garbage service in McKees Rocks is changing and residents can expect new 96-gallon trash bin and an increase in fees. Council President Archie Brinza said the new company providing trash…
GUEST COMMENTARY | This is a love letter to ‘The Rocks’
“We’d argue and fight, but don’t you dare step to one of us and think for one moment we didn’t have each other’s backs. This town wrapped its arms around…
McKees Rocks unrecognizes its fire company
The McKees Rocks Borough Council unanimously voted to unrecognize the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department as fire protection services for McKees Rocks. Council President Archie Brinza said the fire company…
McKees Rocks considers partnering with organization on feline issue
Michelle DeFade is working to get McKees Rocks’ feral cat problem under control. DeFade runs Cat Ears Revolution, based in Sheraden, an organization that catches feral cats and spays and…
State lends helping hand to fund variety of projects
The McKees Rocks Police Department welcomed four new vehicles last week. In order, Council Vice President Joe Mixter, President Archie Brinza, Assistant Manager Jenn Slavicek, Borough Manager LeeAnn Wozniak and…







