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Aliquippa city council and officials receive a traffic-related petition from some city residents.

State recognizes Aliquippa for economic improvement ALIQUIPPA — A high-profile Beaver County underdog is among those honored by the governor's office for local excellence this year. Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development named the City of Aliquippa a 2021 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence. Each year, municipalities and elected leaders are applauded for improvements made to their communities.   “After being faced with an unprecedented pandemic that impacted communities across the state, this year’s awards truly speak to and ho...

ALIQUIPPA — Thousands of Beaver County residents are, hopefully, one step closer to cleaner drinking water.  The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa broke ground on a new $15 million water filtration plant Thursday near its existing, decades-old facility. Board and city leaders said financing for the two-and-a-half-year project is secured and construction can begin once state regulators approve necessary permits.  Board members, joined by Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and state and local elected officials, said the project’s cost won’t result in higher rates for customers.  “The ...