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Sewage, refuse rate increases proposed in Cheswick budget

Cheswick taxpayers won’t seen an increase in their property taxes or water rates next year, but they can expect their sewage and garbage collection rates to increase. The borough is eyeing a $2.7 million budget for 2024. About $1.55 million of that is earmarked for the borough’s general fund, about

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5 candidates vying for 3 seats on Springdale Council

Five people are seeking three seats on Springdale Council in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Republicans Dan Copeland and Shawn Fitzgerald Jr. face challenges from Mark Stanton, a Republican, and Dolly J. Stephens, a Democrat. Joe Kern, a registered Republican, is running as a write-in candidate. Council seats are four-year

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Faces of the Valley: Tarentum's Carrie Fox stepping back from politics after 16 years but won't forgo volunteerism

Carrie Fox hasn’t had time in decades to focus on her passions — cooking, ceramics and crafts. The Tarentum native and councilwoman has spent more than half her life behind the scenes of local government, school-related issues and the borough’s busy slate of social activities. “I love Tarentum,” Fox said.

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Harrison begins 1st phase of pedestrian safety upgrades near high-rise

Walkers and bikers who use Broadview Boulevard in Harrison soon will have a safer pathway in the area near the Harrison Hi-Rise. Crews have begun installation of upgraded sidewalks near the apartment building, just past the Heights Plaza shopping center. The cost of the work will be paid by a

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Major safety enhancements planned for busy Harrison intersection

When Harrison capped off more than $80,000 in repairs to the World War II Honor Roll at Freeport and Springhill roads in February, it was only the start to upgrades at the busy intersection. The township commissioners are eyeing a $2 million project to redo the five-way intersection, which, at

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