On Feb. 8, Gov. Tom Wolf addressed a joint session of the House and Senate and presented his executive budget proposal for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Every year, budget season…
Healthcare workers deserve every penny of $225 million state package
I recently have had plenty of opportunities to deal with medical facilities and personnel. Some of these interactions have been on a personal level, some have been as a result…
Smoke alarm bill could prevent Philadelphia fire tragedy repeats
The terrible events that took place during a Jan. 5 townhouse fire in Philadelphia have brought to light a glaring issue that needs to be addressed. The tragic fire at…
State aid programs relaunch for the new year
The start of a new year is the start of many new programs from the state, so I want to share this important information. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program…
Proposed redistricting maps open for public comment
Welcome to 2022! It is my greatest hope that this year brings us normalcy and peace. The redistricting process is currently underway where all state House and Senate districts, as…
When times get rough, we must remember the good
On Christmas Day in 1864, at the height of the Civil War, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem titled “Christmas Bells.” While driving in my car on a recent morning,…
Jack will not demur: Outgoing mayor wishes newcomer well
Much has changed in McKees Rocks since Jack Muhr first took office as a school director in the 1970s, and still more has changed since he was born there in…


