State Rep. Anita Kulik announced over $815,000 in funding from the Neighborhood Assistance Program for revitalization and affordable housing in McKees Rocks and Coraopolis. This funding supports business districts, community services and initiatives aimed at fostering long-term homeownership success.
Three men are awaiting a court hearing on charges that they raped and sexually assaulted two teenage girls at a home in Kennedy Township over the weekend. The three were being held in the Allegheny County Jail Tuesday after bail was denied following their arrest Monday.
Stephanie Heakins, now director of Riverview Children’s Center, faced a four-month budget impasse that severely affected early childhood education funding in Pennsylvania. Providers struggled without state payments, leading to loans and budget adjustments, while advocates continue to push for better support and staff retention.
Kimberly Dominguez, a senior at Slippery Rock University, is showcasing her art at the Martha Gault Art Gallery as she prepares for graduation. Aspiring to be an art teacher, she emphasizes the therapeutic nature of art and values effort over quality in student projects.
A partnership between the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation and the Josh Gibson Foundation aims to create the Josh Gibson Champions Club & Sports Matter Center in McKees Rocks. Up to $2 million will support a new community facility for all ages and abilities.
Two new affordable housing projects in West Hills, funded by federal tax credits, will provide 83 total units for general and senior occupancy. Additionally, significant funding will help replace lead service lines, improving drinking water for local residents.
The Allegheny County Department of Sustainability is hosting public meetings this October for feedback on its Climate Action Plan. The plan aims to reduce emissions, create jobs, and enhance community health and resilience.