The Goodwill McKees Rocks Opportunity Center has opened to assist residents in McKees Rocks and Stowe Township with employment and training resources. It offers career coaching, educational support and workforce development services. The collaboration between Goodwill and the Housing Authority aims to enhance self-sufficiency within the community.
Bob Tudi started Tudi Mechanical Systems in 1987, transforming it into a successful heating and plumbing company. Known for its generosity, the company has installed over 350 furnaces for families in need and organizes annual community service events to assist those struggling.
A 19-year-old Stowe Township man was arrested for illegal firearm modifications after police found tools and a loaded .22 pistol with an erased serial number at his home. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges and is out on bail.
A man whom authorities said entered a Robinson Township home Sunday morning and stabbed two residents, then fled in a stolen vehicle that later crashed on Interstate 576, killing him, was identified as a 36-year-old McKees Rocks man.
Jenny Lee Bakery in McKees Rocks, founded by the Baker family over 150 years ago, has become famous for its baked goods. Despite closures and challenges, fifth-generation baker Scott Baker continues to revitalize the brand, offering beloved products in new locations.
A zoning appeal for the redevelopment of Hays Manor in McKees Rocks faces community opposition due to concerns over public housing saturation. Developer Pennrose aims to create 50 affordable units, but residents doubt promises of improvement.
Motorists in the West Hills will face lane and ramp closures next week, including restrictions on the McKees Rocks Bridge and I-79 to I-376 ramp. Projects involve preservation and restoration work, expected to complete by fall.