As the warm days of summer come to Crafton, the borough’s pool has seen a successful start to the season. After the initial wave of pool pass registrations, the borough…
New rehab center is unveiled on 5th floor of Kennedy hospital
The Heritage Valley Health System has expanded its rehabilitation center in Kennedy through a joint venture with Sewickley-based Encompass Health. The new facility on the hospital’s fifth floor will function…

Locals say a fire on Neville Island shows the pollution didn’t stop after Shenango Coke Works closed
Metalico, a metal recycling facility on Neville Island. Air quality advocates near Neville Island believe more air monitors are needed to address its pollution problems. In the meantime, they are…
Democratic incumbent accepts Republican write-in nomination
After falling 33 votes short in the Democratic primary, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr confirmed he plans to run as the Republican nominee in November. The long-time local Democratic chairman…
Amusement tax dispute resurfaces as Roxian resumes concert schedule
Following news that live music is set to resume at the Roxian Theatre this fall, debate has resurfaced over the venue’s local tax obligations to McKees Rocks. Mayor Jack Muhr…
Parrilla denies political motivations in McDermott’s committee ousting
Tensions ran high during the Stowe Township board of commissioners’ meetings this month after President Robin Parrilla indicated plans to remove commissioner Cheryl McDermott as chair of the Public Works…
Lifeguard shortage: Robinson limits pool to resident-only access this summer
The pool at Clever Park is open to Robinson residents only for the remainder of the 2021 season because of a lifeguard staffing shortage. During his monthly report June 7,…





