McKees Rocks council members have rejected an agreement with the county sanitary authority that would require the borough to lower untreated water flows into the local watershed. The agreement was…
Former fire president says he was ousted for blowing whistle
Several firefighters say they plan to leave the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department after learning no charges will be brought against their chief from an investigation into claims of credit…
Can federal dollars narrow transportation gaps?
It’s rarely discussed by local leaders and stakeholders, but transportation issues are one of the biggest hindrances to residents living West of Pittsburgh. Surveys conducted in McKees Rocks and Stowe…
Commercial fire under investigation
A commercial fire that broke out on Chartiers Avenue Feb. 16 is under investigation by the county fire marshal. Local resident Marie Otto said she was walking her dog in…
Ukrainian faith communities pray for invaded motherland
As Russian troops fired on Ukraine’s second-largest city throughout Sunday, Orthodox faith communities here in McKees Rocks gathered to pray. “We pray God will turn the hearts of the Russian…
Success of high school entrepreneur shows there’s more than one way out
Since he was a young child, 18-year-old Isiah Davis has known he wants to exceed the narrow horizons thrust upon the youth in his struggling community. He’s not yet sure…
Curious about local bridge conditions?
Following the Jan. 28 collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, area residents are questioning the safety and integrity of the hundreds of other bridge structures in the region.…






