McKees Rocks council unanimously approved a paving contract for several neglected side streets June 14. —MEETING NOTES— A. Folino Construction will carry out the much-needed repaving on portions of Ella,…
Overhaul of Hays Manor housing complex focus of planning grant
During the coming months, the Allegheny County Housing Authority will be seeking community input on plans to redevelop the 138-unit Hays Manor housing complex in McKees Rocks. A “community party”…
Netflix crew adding to McKees Rocks Bridge summer traffic woes
PennDOT project on track for 2022 The McKees Rocks Bridge will be partially closed this summer in order to accommodate filming for a new Netflix movie directed by “Empire” creator…
Juneteenth: ‘Carnival Jubilee’ planned in McKees Rocks
→ Did you know Juneteenth National Independence Day is now a federal holiday? On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that established Juneteenth as…
Black Forge Coffee to switch focus to McKees Rocks shop
Barista Ashley Taylor mixes up a beverage at the McKees Rocks location of Black Forge Coffee. Black Forge Coffee’s original location in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh is set to…
Council members OK retirement of borough manager
McKees Rocks council members voted unanimously to accept the retirement of former borough manager, Ruth Pompey on May 24. The matter had been tabled from a May 11 meeting. Although…
Finding specialty formula an uphill battle for mother of McKees Rocks preemie
Katherine Cobbs’ son was born three months early. When baby Dreyton Green finally came home from the hospital, it was in the midst of a baby formula shortage. On top…







