A $500,000 grant is enabling major upgrades at Focus on Renewal's Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks. The project, in two phases, will enhance lighting, security and arts equipment, aiming to improve operational efficiency and attract more events.
Football fans heading to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 access enhanced real-time travel information at www.511PA.com. PennDOT encourages using these services for planning routes and navigating traffic, with additional cameras and message boards activated for event monitoring.
The Municipal Authority of the Township of Robinson plans to acquire easements for a water line replacement project following a major break last summer. The Board of Directors initiated eminent domain proceedings affecting 21 property owners to ensure a new 1,600-foot transmission line can be installed.
With the NFL Draft approaching, hotels in the Pittsburgh Airport area aren't seeing the bump they anticipated. Operators anticipate modest benefits from overflow as downtown accommodations become scarce. Overall, the economic impact appears limited, according to local hotel and chamber representatives.
A K9 named Roman from the McKees Rocks Police Department is competing for a spot in the 2027 Dogs of Law Enforcement calendar. Area residents can vote until April 17 to support fundraising efforts for the K9 program.
West Hills residents can attend a virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, to learn about Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Bus Line Refresh, which aims to improve service in the area, including more frequent routes and new connections. Changes are set for implementation in 2027.
The inaugural Woofles Pup Draft, taking place on April 22 at the AHN Montour Sports Complex, invites families and dog lovers for a unique NFL Draft-style event featuring interactive activities, adoptable dogs, food trucks and a Pup Draft ceremony to support local charities.