A powerful line of thunderstorms hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday, causing significant damage with wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph, toppling trees, and leaving over 243,000 residents -- many of them in West Hills communities -- without power. Repairs and assessments are ongoing. (Photos)
Montour Junction sports complex seeking to add new fields
The Friends of Pittsburgh Professional Soccer aims to rezone land for additional soccer fields at the AHN Montour Sports Complex. A public hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday before the Robinson Township Board of Commissioners. Residents have raised concerns about potential traffic issues.
OPINION: ‘The Vision of the Soon to be Vacated Promises’
In his Gains & Gleanings column, Rev. James Hogan shares his opinion on plans by the Allegheny County Housing Authority to rebuild the Hays Manor housing complex. He stresses the need for elected officials in McKees Rocks to stand up and say, “No."
Yes, the government and a company are testing your wastewater
Allegheny County's wastewater testing aims to monitor drug consumption and combat opioid overdose deaths.
‘A-Team’ joins McKees Rocks Police as alternative first responders
McKees Rocks Police are now working with behavioral health specialists when responding to nonviolent social service-related 911 calls.
Boyce Park ski slopes set to open Friday
If you're itching to get out on the slopes, there's good news for you. Boyce Park Ski Slopes will open for business Friday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. The opening of the snow tubing area is delayed, however.
Robinson commissioners hold line on property taxes
Robinson commissioners approved the 2025 township spending plan last week. While the budget did not impose a property tax increase on local residents, Allegheny County approved an increase to its tax millage rate. Property owners will see a roughly 36% increase over their current county tax bill.







