The only pharmacy in McKees Rocks, Rite Aid, will be shuttering its doors and transferring its prescriptions to other area locations on Oct. 4. In 2019, Rite Aid released its…
McKEES ROCKS | Demise of McDermott Funeral Home site makes way for new Dollar General concept
Volunteers James Abramowicz, Sandy Kaczmarek and Marty Caledonia dig holes Sept. 19 in preparation for replanting rose bushes at the intersection of Chartiers Avenue and Furnace Street in McKees Rocks.…
End of an era: Only McKees Rocks drug store closing
The only drug store in McKees Rocks is closing Oct. 4, forcing people who rely on the store to travel to Kennedy or across the bridge to Brighton Heights. “It’s…
Has the NAACP chartering committee for McKees Rocks been scammed?
Community members fear they’ve been scammed out of about $3,000. Checks earmarked for the launch of an NAACP Chapter in McKees Rocks were cashed in June of 2021 even though…
NEVILLE ISLAND | New Neville park would grant river access
The Neville Island riverfront where a dock, canoe and kayak launch will go for the proposed Riverfront Park. Neville Island’s long-sought Riverfront Park is closer to becoming a reality. The…
Train station project chugs along in Coraopolis
Work continues on the Coraopolis Train Station project. Work on the Coraopolis train station project continues despite ongoing discussions with a neighboring business and ever-present funding concerns. The Coraopolis Community…
Stowe to accept debit/credit, post meetings on website
Stowe Township will soon be accepting debit or credit payments and has plans in the works to provide online access to commissioners’ meetings. The commissioners voted Sept. 13 to adopt…







