“You can get much further with a kind word and a gun then you can with a kind word alone,” said Al Capone. However, even a gun couldn’t protect you…
Residents aim spotlight on strip club concerns
A recent spate of police activity surrounding adult nightclubs True Diamonds in Stowe and Club Erotica in McKees Rocks has residents reaching out to elected officials asking for a solution. …
Former council colleagues running for tax collector
Two former McKees Rocks councilmembers who once ran together on the same ticket are now facing off in a race for the tax collector’s seat. Challenger Maribeth Taylor said she’s…
KITTY ACTIVISTS: ‘Community cat’ volunteers plan mass trapping event April 11
Alexa Parrish grew up in a home without pets. Now she has a garage full of adopted cats and spends her free hours patrolling the streets of Stowe and McKees…
Borough moves forward with ALCOSAN lawsuit
McKees Rocks filed a lawsuit against the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) March 16, in an effort to halt plans they believe will turn a prime portion of real estate…
Couple opens pizza and cake inspired cafe
What started as passions for baking pizza and cake at home have now morphed into a full-time occupation for Brandy and Leon Carroll. Growing increasingly frustrated with their day jobs,…
McKees Rocks Mayor faces 3 primary challengers
In the election cycle marking his 20-year tenure, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr faces three primary challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination. While the incumbent is a lifelong…





