PROPOSED DEMOLITIONS The unprioritized and initial list of proposed Stowe Township demolitions include: 660 Woodward Ave. 66 and 113 Harlem Ave. 604 and 620 Ridge Ave. 133 and 135 Orchard…
The murder and mayhem of Pittsburgh’s historic mafia
“You can get much further with a kind word and a gun then you can with a kind word alone,” said Al Capone. However, even a gun couldn’t protect you…
Coraopolis named ‘best’ in the west
The business district is abundant with shopping, eating and plenty of accessible parking. River town revitalization maintains small-town feel Touting its bustling main street, close-knit community and affordable housing stock,…
Residents aim spotlight on strip club concerns
A recent spate of police activity surrounding adult nightclubs True Diamonds in Stowe and Club Erotica in McKees Rocks has residents reaching out to elected officials asking for a solution. …
Former council colleagues running for tax collector
Two former McKees Rocks councilmembers who once ran together on the same ticket are now facing off in a race for the tax collector’s seat. Challenger Maribeth Taylor said she’s…
Advocates for St. Philip appeal to the Vatican
Having made no headway appealing to the local diocese, a group protesting the merger of St. Philip School have turned their sights to the Vatican. Since Pittsburgh’s Catholic Diocese announced…
Crafton mayor stepping down, three contenders in the running
Crafton’s Mayor Jim Bloom has decided to step down at the end of his term, opening up the position of mayor to someone new for the first time in 12…




