Thirteen West Hills communities received over $41,000 in natural gas impact fees for 2025, part of a statewide total of $243,877,400. In other news, LEVEL: Equity Building received a grant for $250,000 to provide home ownership services in McKees Rocks.
A public hearing on a four-story affordable housing project, Chartiers Avenue Apartments, will take place on June 16, featuring 35 one-bedroom and nine two-bedroom units with commercial space. The $1.85 million project by ACTION Housing is set to begin construction in late summer Additionally, a public comment period for a proposal to amend Allegheny County's Paid Parental Leave policy has been extended to July 16.
Lane restrictions will occur on West Steuben Street in Crafton Borough on June 8-9 for sewer inspections and cleaning work. ALCOSAN celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting its role in wastewater treatment and regional environmental stewardship in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Peoples Gas will install new Intelis 250 gas meters in Kennedy Township as part of a modernization project, enhancing safety at no charge. The work affects Forest Grove and Diebold roads, requiring residents to be home for safety checks. Additionally, lane restrictions on the Neville Island Bridge and the Carnegie Elementary groundbreaking are planned. The state House passed bills for a mentored youth trapping program and a cellphone restriction bill for schools, while grants for senior community centers were announced.
Residents in McKees Rocks will face road closures and parking restrictions on April 28 due to filming for "Mayor of Kingstown." Simultaneously, the Sheraden Community Council will hold a meeting to discuss proposed changes to local bus routes from Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
A Coraopolis man, Nicholas Giese, faces multiple drug and weapons charges following a police raid that uncovered cocaine, mushrooms, firearms, and cash, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. Meanwhile, Montour School District has secured a new five-year contract with its teachers, focusing on collaboration and support for educators.
More than a dozen fire and EMS companies in the West Hills received over $250,000 in state grants to enhance their facilities, equipment and training. Local representatives emphasized the importance of these funds in ensuring first responders are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.