Local grassroots organizations are looking to cash in on a new round of federal funding earmarked for community air monitoring projects. More than 15 environmental groups worked together on applications…
Council pushes forward with matching park grant application
Crafton Council will move forward with a matching grant application for park upgrades after disputes about the pros and cons resulted in gridlock the previous week. The vote passed narrowly…
New code enforcement officer named
Stowe Township has hired University of Pittsburgh graduate Nick Leffakis as its new enforcement officer. Leffakis previously worked at Etna and has a master’s degree in public administration. He began…
Demo permit approved for McCormick house
Robinson Tax Collector Michael Pendel has acquired a permit for the demolition of a long-vacant 1880s farmhouse located on property he owns on McCormick Road. Pendel now has one year…
Borough catching up on delays in auditing
Having finally processed a late audit for the 2019-20 tax year, McKees Rocks administrators say they’re taking action to get caught up in the present and prevent delays in future…
Ukrainian culture highlight of annual Easter event in Carnegie
Amid the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie this Sunday celebrated Ukrainian culture and food with its annual pysanky painted…
The walks that started it all: Cindy Litterini-Smith’s marinara sauce
A view of West Park in Stowe Township. When I grew up there, West Park – not to be confused with the West End – was known for a few…







