Robinson residents will be able to enjoy an improved range of refreshments at the Clever Park pool this year thanks to an agreement committing local catering company Hanlon’s to operate…
Coraopolis vows to apply again for federal transportation funds
Congressman Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, has submitted funding requests for transportation-related projects in Pennsylvania’s 17th District to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to be considered in the 2021…
Council forms parking authority, debates bullet-proof vest purchases
During its April meetings, McKees Rocks council formed a parking authority and hired a new code enforcer, while tabling the more thorny topic of whether to approve bulletproof vest purchases…
GOP candidate seeks breakthrough in Kennedy’s Democratic territory
A Republican resident is hoping to make headway in deep-blue Kennedy this upcoming election. Diane Schmitt, a retired healthcare administrator, is running for one of four commissioner seats up for…
‘Batman Returns’: Michael Keaton partners with Craig Rippole’s firm on green manufacturing
Movie star Michael Keaton is partnering with a local development firm to build a green manufacturing plant in the area that’s expected to create up to 300 jobs. While the…
Primary hopefuls both denied requests to borough
Requests to council submitted by two candidates opposing incumbent Mayor Jack Muhr in the Democratic primary were both denied during the April 13 McKees Rocks meeting. Mayoral candidate Dave Flick’s…
Two urban walking routes get council go-ahead
Two urban walkways soon arriving in McKees Rocks are intended to promote health and community. “We’re very excited about being able to support free community access to exercise,” said Rebecca…





