David Flick has seized the Democratic Party nomination from Jack Muhr, local party chair and incumbent mayor since 2002. Flick was one of three primary challengers to oppose Muhr, and…
New police hired, code enforcers to receive bullet-proof vests
McKees Rocks Council approved tactical vest purchases for its code enforcer and building inspector and moved to eliminate public comment at caucus meetings during a May 11 meeting. Chas Maritz,…
Council forms parking authority, debates bullet-proof vest purchases
During its April meetings, McKees Rocks council formed a parking authority and hired a new code enforcer, while tabling the more thorny topic of whether to approve bulletproof vest purchases…
‘Batman Returns’: Michael Keaton partners with Craig Rippole’s firm on green manufacturing
Movie star Michael Keaton is partnering with a local development firm to build a green manufacturing plant in the area that’s expected to create up to 300 jobs. While the…
Primary hopefuls both denied requests to borough
Requests to council submitted by two candidates opposing incumbent Mayor Jack Muhr in the Democratic primary were both denied during the April 13 McKees Rocks meeting. Mayoral candidate Dave Flick’s…
Two urban walking routes get council go-ahead
Two urban walkways soon arriving in McKees Rocks are intended to promote health and community. “We’re very excited about being able to support free community access to exercise,” said Rebecca…
The murder and mayhem of Pittsburgh’s historic mafia
“You can get much further with a kind word and a gun then you can with a kind word alone,” said Al Capone. However, even a gun couldn’t protect you…





