Alexa Parrish grew up in a home without pets. Now she has a garage full of adopted cats and spends her free hours patrolling the streets of Stowe and McKees…
Borough moves forward with ALCOSAN lawsuit
McKees Rocks filed a lawsuit against the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) March 16, in an effort to halt plans they believe will turn a prime portion of real estate…
Couple opens pizza and cake inspired cafe
What started as passions for baking pizza and cake at home have now morphed into a full-time occupation for Brandy and Leon Carroll. Growing increasingly frustrated with their day jobs,…
McKees Rocks Mayor faces 3 primary challengers
In the election cycle marking his 20-year tenure, McKees Rocks Mayor Jack Muhr faces three primary challengers in the race for the Democratic nomination. While the incumbent is a lifelong…
Planning and zoning leaders switch places
In a coordinated move March 9, council accepted the resignations of Ken Perl and Nick Radoycis from the borough’s planning commission and zoning appeals board and then immediately reappointed each…
Borough considers support program for petty offenders
McKees Rocks may join a group of neighboring municipalities in testing a diversionary program for keeping petty offenders out of the justice system. With sister programs already operating throughout the…
Councilmembers dispute parking regulation impacts
McKees Rocks council is considering new parking regulations that one dissenting member believes could hinder a $13 million development proposal. Setting the change in motion, council approved legal advertising for…




