Residents of Church Avenue’s 1000 block say recent moves to reopen two-way traffic on their stretch of road has caused a surge in speeding and reckless driving. “It’s a race…
New Salt Box
Family and officials gathered March 13 at the corner of Third Street and Broadway Avenue to dedicate a colorful saltbox to the memory of Will Sewell. (Photos)
McKees Rocks councilors defiant in face of water treatment agreement
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…






