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I-79 construction: traffic changes in Neville and Robinson townships

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced two road construction projects starting Nov. 10, including a ramp closure in Neville Township and overnight ramp restrictions in Collier and Robinson townships, with detours provided for affected traffic.

Dravo shipyard: Neville Island facility employed 16,000 to build warships

In 1942, Dravo Corp. became a pivotal shipbuilding facility for the U.S. Navy, employing 16,000 and producing numerous vessels at its Neville Island facility, including crucial LSTs for D-Day. Operations declined post-war, closing in 1982, with only a nondescript historical marker remaining today.