Movie star Michael Keaton is partnering with a local development firm to build a green manufacturing plant in the area that’s expected to create up to 300 jobs. While the…
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School settles with defunct performing arts group it sued
More than a year after Montour sued a parent-led performing arts organization to reclaim donated monies, both parties have agreed to a settlement. The school board approved the agreement during…
Primary hopefuls both denied requests to borough
Requests to council submitted by two candidates opposing incumbent Mayor Jack Muhr in the Democratic primary were both denied during the April 13 McKees Rocks meeting. Mayoral candidate Dave Flick’s…
Two urban walking routes get council go-ahead
Two urban walkways soon arriving in McKees Rocks are intended to promote health and community. “We’re very excited about being able to support free community access to exercise,” said Rebecca…
Demo eyed for Kennedy house destroyed by fire
During an April 15 public meeting, Kennedy commissioners made moves to tear down the remains of a building razed by fire in January 2020. The commissioners approved a grant application…
Council considers return to in-person meeting structure
As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations across Western Pennsylvania continues to rise, the Crafton Borough Council is deliberating how to safely return council meetings to an in-person format. The proposal…
Coraopolis weighs options for more senior vaccinations
Coraopolis councilmembers spent much of the April 14 meeting discussing what steps could be taken to assure the town’s older population is being vaccinated for COVID-19. “We have a lot…






