Two in-the-works development projects were the focus of a two-hour remote meeting held July 14 by McKees Rocks Borough officials. Council ultimately approved a cooperation agreement between the borough and…
Coraopolis establishes wellhead protection zone around 1st street flood plain
During public meetings held July 1 and July 8, Coraopolis officials allocated funds for police body cameras, passed an ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on public parks and established a wellhead…
Local activist charged with protest-related offenses
Rulli, pictured in the upper right was charged on July 14 for his involvement in local protests throughout the Pittsburgh area. Shawn Green, also known as Lorenzo Rulli, was charged…
Who should repair of sidewalk issues caused by trees fall on?
Discussion of the recent deluge of storm systems hitting the area led Crafton council members to the topic of who should be responsible for removal of problematic trees planted by…
Protesters level racism charges at McKees Rocks police, businesses
Anger rang out through the streets of McKees Rocks and Stowe as more than 100 protesters marched and chanted through four hours of late June heat. “Black lives, they matter…
Police issues aren’t just a national problem, its a community issue, too
Defunding the police has been a focal point of discussion in recent weeks, following the deaths of George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and other African-American individuals who were killed by police officers.
July celebrations throughout area altered, canceled
Across the region, longstanding events celebrating community and American independence have been canceled or altered as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.





