Kennedy residents may have noticed construction on the outside of the township’s water tower. Township Manager Greg Clarke said the structure on Coraopolis Road is undergoing routine maintenance by West…
DEADLINES PAST | Dante ‘Tex’ Gill: A study in organized crime, sex-for-sale and gender identity
In the 1970s and 80s Dante “Tex” Gill was infamous in McKees Rocks for being involved in organized crime and prostitution, but Gill’s persona overshadowed those criminal enterprises. In fact,…
Plans in the works to slow traffic on Vine
Coraopolis Council Member Rob Cardiman met with Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineers to address dangerous conditions on Vine Street. Cardiman said they had discussed a couple of ideas to implement changes…
On the Rocks: The Primadonna Story launches in style
Mancini’s Bakery on Woodward Avenue in Stowe was host to a unique event on Aug. 8 – a book signing celebrating The Primadonna Restaurant and its larger-than-life owner, Joseph Costanzo Jr. (Photos)
Wargo family reunites to celebrate Purple Heart Day in McKees Rocks
A World War II-era Purple Heart military decoration reunited with the family of McKees Rocks resident and amateur boxer Nicholas P. Wargo has again changed hands. (Photos)
EDITORIAL | Letter to the Editor? Nope, just more lack of transparency in Coraopolis
Journalism is printing what someone else does not want published; everything else is public relations. – Unknown member of The Fourth Estate Two issues ago we reported on the new…
Stowe removes special fee for True Diamonds weeks before the strip club adopts new name
Stowe strip club True Diamonds is getting a pass on a $25,000 fee from township commissioners. During the July 11 meeting, commissioners waived a $25,000 fee club owners were expected…







