Robinson Township, and in particular the small community of Moon Run, were major players in the coal industry from the late 1800s until the 1930s. A four-part series examines what life was like for those who were connected to the Moon Run mines.
Robinson commissioners approved the 2025 township spending plan last week. While the budget did not impose a property tax increase on local residents, Allegheny County approved an increase to its tax millage rate. Property owners will see a roughly 36% increase over their current county tax bill.
There was an outpouring of support at a fundraiser for 29 displaced employees of Riley’s Pour House on Saturday. The beloved Carnegie landmark was destroyed by fire Nov. 14.
Motorists who use the McKees Rocks Bridge got a reprieve Thursday, as harsh weather forced PennDOT to postpone a scheduled one-day closure until sometime next year. The bridge was scheduled to be closed to allow for some sign installation work to be completed.
A Moon Township resident and Montour High School alum founded a nonprofit providing free house cleaning for individuals facing challenges. The project aims to alleviate burdens and foster community support.
Work on a stretch of Campbells Run Road near Carnegie has been completed, with ongoing sanitary line work in Robinson continuing.
Last week's fire that destroyed a landmark Carnegie establishment has triggered plenty of community support to help those affected by the blaze.