Voter turnout statistics for the recent municipal elections suggest our communities are engulfed by disillusionment and apathy. Less than a third of our coverage area’s 38,050 voters expressed any preference…
Data shows uneven growth trends
Preliminary data from the 2020 census shows an uneven range of growth and shrinkage across Allegheny County’s northwestern communities. While suburban areas like Robinson and Kennedy townships witnessed soaring population…
McKees Rocks Council may raise rates to balance sewage account
Council may consider raising sewage rates after holding off last year to avoid hurting residents struggling with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Substitute Manager LeeAnn Wozniak said the…
FLICK IS THE PICK: Newcomer ousts mayor of 20 years
David Flick on the eve of his Nov. 2 mayoral election victory in McKees Rocks. Democratic nominee David Flick kept up the momentum from his upset primary victory over incumbent…
AMUSEMENT TAXES: Roxian owners reach tax agreement with borough
After wrangling over amusement taxes accrued since the venue’s 2019 opening, owners of the Roxian Theatre have reached an agreement with the borough that will end the dispute. Council voted…
Council rejects commercial offer for vacant lot
An undeveloped residential land parcel that was on course to become a parking lot for a new business will instead become a green space maintained by a resident. Hearing strong…
Council president provides update about ALCOSAN
McKees Rocks Council President Archie Brinza told members of council that Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) representatives have assured McKees Rocks officials they no longer plan to raze the former…



