Since just after WWII, McKees Rocks has been a dumping ground for ACHA’s housing projects, accumulating more government-imposed poverty than any town in the state of Pennsylvania. Not coincidentally, over time, the town went downhill.
Neville Roller Drome: Allegheny County’s last roller rink glides into 75th year
The Neville Roller Drome, the last roller rink in Allegheny County, is celebrating its 75th year of giving people who like to skate a safe, fun environment to be themselves. (Photos)
ROBINSON | County works on widening of Campbells Run Road
A project to widen Campbells Run Road is expected to begin in 2025. Allegheny County is currently in the process of acquiring the right of way to allow the project…
Police Chief Vogel to become president of state association
Allegheny County Housing Authority Police Chief Mike Vogel was recently sworn in as the first vice president of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Next year, he will assume the…
Opioid-overdose antidote event set for Stowe
The Allegheny County Health Department is hosting a series of overdose prevention pop-up events featuring free opioid-overdose antidote naloxone and other materials for distribution. Locally, the health department will be…
Shenango Coke closure lowered heart-related emergency room visits 42%
A recent report shows a direct link between air pollution and emergency room visits for cardiac-related events. The report details health impacts faced by residents surrounding the Shenango Coke Works,…
Nominate a retired vet who continues to serve their community
Nominations for the Dr. Charles J. Martoni Veterans Service Award are now open. The deadline to nominate veterans for consideration is Wednesday, Aug. 30. The award was created in 2021…







