McKees Rocks will be getting more colorful over the next few months with two new murals local artist MarySue Flick is helping to bring to life. (Photos)
Clean out, new paint for water tower in Kennedy
Kennedy residents may have noticed construction on the outside of the township’s water tower. Township Manager Greg Clarke said the structure on Coraopolis Road is undergoing routine maintenance by West…
DEADLINES PAST | Dante ‘Tex’ Gill: A study in organized crime, sex-for-sale and gender identity
In the 1970s and 80s Dante “Tex” Gill was infamous in McKees Rocks for being involved in organized crime and prostitution, but Gill’s persona overshadowed those criminal enterprises. In fact,…
Grants, regulations and contractual news galore at all levels
Grant funding of $155,000 will broaden apprenticeship opportunities for women, people of color and other underrepresented workers in the building and construction trades, members of the Allegheny County Democratic Delegation…
Plans in the works to slow traffic on Vine
Coraopolis Council Member Rob Cardiman met with Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineers to address dangerous conditions on Vine Street. Cardiman said they had discussed a couple of ideas to implement changes…
On the Rocks: The Primadonna Story launches in style
Mancini’s Bakery on Woodward Avenue in Stowe was host to a unique event on Aug. 8 – a book signing celebrating The Primadonna Restaurant and its larger-than-life owner, Joseph Costanzo Jr. (Photos)
The spotted lantern fly takeover and how to keep them away
There is good news and bad news about the spotted lantern fly invasion which was predicted last year. The bad news is the invasive pests which originated from China, Japan…






