Communities in Pennsylvania are resisting the expansion of large data centers due to concerns over environmental impacts and utility demands. Local governments are considering zoning changes to control this growth amid rising opposition and awareness.
The Goodwill McKees Rocks Opportunity Center has opened to assist residents in McKees Rocks and Stowe Township with employment and training resources. It offers career coaching, educational support and workforce development services. The collaboration between Goodwill and the Housing Authority aims to enhance self-sufficiency within the community.
A proposed data center in Stowe Township, funded partially by a $6 million grant, will occupy a 72-acre former rail car plant. SunCap Industries aims to develop the site, pending zoning changes. Township commissioners are scheduled to discuss the project at 6 p.m. workshop meeting Tuesday.
The Sto-Rox School District's plan for financial recovery, approved by the state, aims to improve both finances and student performance. But some residents are concerned about potential property tax increases and say the district should have explored other potential revenue sources.
A 19-year-old Stowe Township man was arrested for illegal firearm modifications after police found tools and a loaded .22 pistol with an erased serial number at his home. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges and is out on bail.
A Maryland man who went missing after he was charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting death of a man in Stowe Township in August 2024 waived extradition…
David Thomas is the new principal at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School, bringing nearly 20 years of educational experience. He aims to support students and foster a collaborative environment, celebrating the school's Catholic values and community traditions.