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…
Two challengers vying for mayoral spot as Shawn Reed exits scene
Coraopolis Mayor Shawn Reed will not be seeking a second term. His January social media announcement came as a surprise to many but opened the window of opportunity for two…
Hanlon’s takes on Clever Park pool concession stand
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…




