East Deer residents could be facing a water rate increase but to what extent has not been determined. The township commissioners are expected to discuss the issue March 7, saying they’re up against a wall after Tarentum implemented a 29% increase that is set to start in coming weeks. East
Boat docks are all but gone from the Tarentum riverfront, but they could return in the coming years, alongside a fishing pier, bike trail, canoe rentals or places to eat. The borough is teaming with Cheswick to devise a riverfront development plan to focus on public access to the shoreline
A $4.4 million trail project in Tarentum and East Deer is expected to create public access to the shoreline, promote recreation and spur economic development. The 5-mile path would meander through Dreshar Stadium and past Pittsburgh Brewing Co., providing shared-lane markings, known as sharrows, for bikers and off-road sections for
It’s time to hoof it if you want your trail ideas to be heard. Anyone interested in the proposed trail segment running through Tarentum and East Deer has only until Friday to review plans and offer input. Friends of the Riverfront is seeking opinions on a five-mile stretch of the
To be considered a Banner Community, local officials need to excel at the daily grind of running municipal operations. From money management to an easy-to-navigate website, the things that engage people are what make a stellar community, according to the Allegheny League of Municipalities. The group each year doles out