“The amount of amazing talent that has performed on that stage is crazy to think about, and knowing that I joined that list makes this performance so special.” – Luke…
EDITORIAL | Show community pride, support your local theatre groups
Lately, we’ve covered more than a few stories about local live theater happenings in and around the area. Performers are trying to reach out to audiences in novel ways, and…
GAINS & GLEANINGS | Shortchanging the people and town that I love is a non-starter
“Why get involved in that?” “Is that really a role for a minister?” “Shouldn’t you just stay in your lane?” These questions come up often in my life. Some of…

HARRISBURG UPDATES | As state budget negotiations wear on, committees continue with legislation push
As I write this article, the Legislature is in what should be the final week of budget negotiations. At this point, the House, Senate and administration are still working on…
SUMMER SOLSTICE | Seneca activist’s kayak journey calls attention to access issues to repatriated
A summer solstice kayak trip that culminated in a visit to what remains of the Indigenous burial mound in McKees Rocks was meant to draw focus to ongoing environmental and cultural issues. (Photos)
McKEES ROCKS | Break-in gives rise to security measures
A recent theft from the McKees Rocks Street Department has the borough adopting stricter security measures. The McKees Rocks Street Department garage on Robb Street was broken into on May…
Sto-Rox superintendent wants to see mental health initiative go statewide
Sto-Rox Superintendent Megan Van Fossan has spearheaded a mental health initiative in the school district that she would like to take state-wide. This year Van Fossan graduated from the Pennsylvania…






