The last remnant of the former Norwood Incline is still standing 99 years after the short-lived funicular made its final voyage up the steep hillside. (Photos)
Athletes of Action Memorial Scholarship Luncheon
The Athletes of Action Organization hosted its 11th scholarship luncheon April 9. (Photos)
Regulators, industry, advocates dispute plant pollution impacts
Local advocates say Metalico Pittsburgh is an ongoing source of disruptive pollution. Company officials insist they’re compliant with environmental law and believe they've been wrongly targeted by public protests and…
Council fills commission vacancies
Crafton council has filled four commission vacancies, following ongoing efforts to raise interest in the borough’s many volunteer positions. Eighteen vacancies still remain in the town of approximately 6,000 residents.…
A Veteran mourned: ‘Chas’ Maritz
A Marine Corps officer presents an American flag to Sandy Metzler, the longtime partner of Charles "Chas" Maritz, during his memorial ceremony April 19. Father Regis Ryan commemorates the life…
McKees Rocks flip-flops vote on DEP compliance
After several hours of public discussion and multiple voting misfires, McKees Rocks has now agreed to bring its sewage systems into compliance with federal law. Council ultimately voted April 12…
Art initiative being added to plan for cleaner Stowe
Saddled with spiraling crime and increased resident complaints, Stowe commissioners are exploring creative solutions to never-ending problems. During the board’s April 11 agenda meeting commissioner Kelly Cropper-Hall proposed an initiative…







