During the Oct. 13 meeting, McKees Rocks council voted on the final approval for Giant Eagle to build a GetGo location at the former Pat Catan’s store at 1250 Chartiers…
Township takes control of land development, garbage and parking issues
Stowe is moving to adopt its own subdivision and land-development ordinance that will give township officials control over planning issues previously overseen by the county. A 45-day period where the…
Streetscape progress signals softening of hostilities between borough and MRCDC
McKees Rocks council voted to release $1.9 million in PennDOT funds marked for a streetscape project led by the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC). Several McKees Rocks officials had…
An insight into the lesser-known Kansas School in Robinson
The Kansas School circa 1900 is located near the intersection of Silver Lane and Regina Drive in Robinson Township. Around the turn of the 20th Century, Robinson Township was home…
New recording procedure to increase officer liability
An update implemented earlier this year in how Robinson Township Police record complaints has resulted in a clearer picture of the number of calls members of the department are responding…
Virtual civics series bridges residents and leaders
Both representatives agreed the [school funding] problem is rooted in Pennsylvania’s property tax-based funding system, and said they’re willing to push for reform in Harrisburg. Readers turned off by the…
Resident letters voice appreciation to township officials
During Kennedy’s Oct. 8 business meeting, commissioners read aloud two letters from residents expressing gratitude for township services. Anna Marie Pope submitted a “note of great appreciation” to township officials…


