Michael Keaton, a notable Hollywood actor from Kennedy and Robinson townships, will be honored alongside nine others in the inaugural Pittsburgh Walk of Fame on October 20. The event celebrates local figures' cultural contributions, featuring bronze stars embedded in the sidewalk.
In 1942, Dravo Corp. became a pivotal shipbuilding facility for the U.S. Navy, employing 16,000 and producing numerous vessels at its Neville Island facility, including crucial LSTs for D-Day. Operations declined post-war, closing in 1982, with only a nondescript historical marker remaining today.
Jeffrey Butya's cremation bill was paid by his family after a lengthy unresolved situation. His ashes, previously unclaimed, will be retrieved. The community expressed shock over the unpaid bill, highlighting Butya's significant local impact.
During World War II, Robinson Township conducted air raid drills that frightened children, mirroring the serious atmosphere in Europe. Although routine, blackouts were enforced strictly, with adults and children adapting to the tense environment without actual threats.
Jeffrey Butya's passing in February 2025 resulted in unclaimed cremated remains due to his family's lack of response regarding costs. Despite attempts by a funeral director to connect with relatives, Butya’s ashes may be buried as unclaimed remains if not collected by year-end.
United Code Consultants will manage planning, zoning and code enforcement in Robinson Township following two retirements. The agreement, effective July through the year's end, allows for annual renewal and includes a fee structure for permits directly invoiced to applicants.
PennDOT District 11 announced Monday that the northbound I-79 to Westbound I-376 ramp will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, weather permitting, to allow saw cutting operations and shoulder patching to occur.