McKeesport’s own Swin Cash announced earlier this year that she plans to retire from professional basketball at the end of this season.  Cash, who played at McKeesport High School, starred at the University of Connecticut and now plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA was honored at a Madison Square Garden ceremony.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association has posted bright flags warning of a potentially devastating trooper retirement tsunami looming just over the horizon. If the storm comes together and the retirement tidal wave hits, it would severely strain police resources, impair our ability to deal with domestic terrorism and dangerously compromise the safety and security of our citizens.

Wilkinsburg, August 4, 2016 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, a joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today on efforts and resources to fight blight within our communities, including the successes and challenges of land banks.