The Crafton Borough Council began introducing ideas for Independence Day celebrations at their May 12 meeting after they announced the Memorial Day parade would be canceled. Instead of the traditional…
Blight discussion continues in Cory
Ongoing discussion related to blighted properties continued May 12 as Coraopolis Council members addressed a complaint filed by a concerned citizen aimed at two problem buildings on 7th Avenue. The…
ROBINSON: GOP contest marred by threats and slander
In the weeks leading up to the May 18 primary in Robinson, one Republican candidate was targeted by a mail campaign highlighting a criminal conviction against her husband and another…
Flick wins Democratic nomination over long serving Rocks mayor
David Flick has seized the Democratic Party nomination from Jack Muhr, local party chair and incumbent mayor since 2002. Flick was one of three primary challengers to oppose Muhr, and…
Food truck vendors required to pay $45 fee
Kennedy commissioners approved a new ordinance May 13 requiring food trucks and other mobile food vendors to file for a permit before rolling into town to sell their eats. They…
New police hired, code enforcers to receive bullet-proof vests
McKees Rocks Council approved tactical vest purchases for its code enforcer and building inspector and moved to eliminate public comment at caucus meetings during a May 11 meeting. Chas Maritz,…
Air quality advocates call for strict penalties following Metalico fire on Neville Island
Concerned about the health impacts of a recent industrial fire, 11 Neville-area residents gave statements to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) board on May 5 calling for stricter oversight…






