Crafton Borough has adopted a new zoning code after extensive public input, aimed at stimulating business development while preserving its community charm. Concerns remain about the code's potential impact on local safety, infrastructure and resident protections. Officials see opportunities for areas like the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center and Linden Avenue to foster growth.
Commemorating the friendship of ‘Shorty’ and ‘Sugar Lump’
It doesn’t take fame or fortune to be remembered. On Nov. 10 the Crafton Shade Tree Commission will dedicate a pin oak in Crafton Park to Walter “Shorty” Fulton, a…
‘Pride in Crafton’ marks its 3rd year
“Pride in Crafton” members and their friends celebrated Pride month with a parade followed by a picnic at Crafton Park on June 12. The third annual event organized by Brian…
Council pushes forward with matching park grant application
Crafton Council will move forward with a matching grant application for park upgrades after disputes about the pros and cons resulted in gridlock the previous week. The vote passed narrowly…
Parks master plan outlines dog park, walking loop
Crafton’s council discussed the most recent updates to the borough’s ongoing parks master site project March 10. Improvements will include a potential walking loop in Crafton Park and dog park…
State funding announced for local projects
Pennsylvania officials have announced state funding for upgrades to the Crafton Community Pool, recreational trails along Pittsburgh’s three rivers and funding toward the remediation and stabilization of a building in…
Successful launch to pool season allows more facilities to open
As the warm days of summer come to Crafton, the borough’s pool has seen a successful start to the season. After the initial wave of pool pass registrations, the borough…




