McKees Rocks council struck a compromise within an ongoing dispute over amusement taxes Sept. 15, by voting to reduce the rate on admissions fees from 10% to 5%. Questions first…
Art contest to bring winter cheer to a saltbox near you
With the snow and ice of winter just around the corner, a contest designed to beautify the 20 salt boxes sprinkled throughout the McKees Rocks community is in the works. …
Officials unsure over plans for recovery service headquarters in McKees Rocks
Officials are undecided over plans to headquarter a start-up recovery support service in McKees Rocks, with some raising concerns about the site’s parking availability and the community’s history with problematic…
School board member volunteers time at church to help children
“I try to be someone the kids can look up to and talk to about things bothering them.” Alice Cooper hopes children in the Sto-Rox community see her as someone…
Borough joins other communities in pilot by adding lead testing to rental process
A one-year lead testing pilot program prompted by findings of concentrated lead contamination among children in McKees Rocks and other area municipalities was approved by council during its Aug. 11…
Borough enters 20-year cooperation agreement with Housing Authority
Two in-the-works development projects were the focus of a two-hour remote meeting held July 14 by McKees Rocks Borough officials. Council ultimately approved a cooperation agreement between the borough and…
Local activist charged with protest-related offenses
Rulli, pictured in the upper right was charged on July 14 for his involvement in local protests throughout the Pittsburgh area. Shawn Green, also known as Lorenzo Rulli, was charged…




