Crafton Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a revised zoning ordinance, aiming to enhance community development and build on the borough's positive qualities. While the ordinance seeks to establish detailed zoning regulations and promote flexibility, concerns exist regarding potential housing unit sizes and community acceptance.
Bill designed to help address blight heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 202, which aims to shorten the time property owners who owe back taxes can claim property before it goes to sale, passed the Pennsylvania House on June 22.…
First for PA: House rehab program provides avenue to ownership
The first of 10 unique home renovation projects in McKees Rocks have been saved from the wrecking ball. This home on Gardner Street in the McKees Rocks Bottoms neighborhood was…
Recent bill passages have ‘substantial bi-partisan support’
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives held Session from April 25 until late on April 27. Many groups were welcomed to the Capitol and a wide array of bills were considered,…
Developer claims officials hampering revival progress
Fighting blight on Mill Street became the focus of a contentious borough council meeting in Coraopolis March 2. Developer Brian Diggins, of Diggins Builders, came with a list of questions…
Anti-blighting efforts spurred on by $2.3 million grant funding
Government officials gather with local stakeholders in front of the former Bank of McKees Rocks site at 602 Chartiers Ave. during an Aug. 20 press conference. Efforts to rehabilitate the…
Borough forges ahead on abandoned property demo
The move to “fight blight” in Coraopolis continues with three abandoned structures demolished in recent months and 10 others sold recently to rehabbers. Borough Manager Ray McCutcheon said removing or…







