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."
‘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.
System-wide bus line redesign has West Hills riders asking, ‘What’s an N-22?’
Pittsburgh Regional Transit's proposed system-wide bus route changes are causing unease around the county and locally within the Sto-Ken-Rox area ridership. They encourage fellow transit users to check the list for proposed changes to their local routes and to provide feedback to PRT.
A Christmas Eve lesson learned while loafing around ‘The Rocks’
On Christmas Eve, the author recalls fond childhood memories shared with her son at Mancini's Bakery. The piece highlights Nick Mancini-Hartner's impressive bread art and the lasting joy of simple, heartfelt experiences over commercialism during the holiday season.
McKees Rocks VFW disaster averted by ‘God’s hand’ and the kindness of strangers
VFW Vesle Post 418 in McKees Rocks faced a crisis but received help from strangers, successfully restoring power and food for a celebration after Thanksgiving Day challenges.
New K-9 unit direct result of community fundraising in McKees Rocks
The McKees Rocks Police Department recently established a K-9 unit funded by community efforts like the upcoming "Cookie Walk" and pet photos with Santa and the Grinch event set for Saturday, Dec. 21. The duo are trained in techniques essential for narcotics detection, crime deterrence and community safety.
Harsh weather postpones McKees Rocks Bridge closure
Motorists who use the McKees Rocks Bridge got a reprieve Thursday, as harsh weather forced PennDOT to postpone a scheduled one-day closure until sometime next year. The bridge was scheduled to be closed to allow for some sign installation work to be completed.







