A food-tasting fundraiser brought folks from Sharpsburg and surrounding towns to the borough building in memory of a community legend. At least 60 people participated in Sharpsburg Community Library’s Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger Chili Cook-off on Feb. 25. They including 10 competitors and 25 registered taste testers. “This is the best
Sharpsburg officials held the line on real estate taxes for next year. Council unanimously voted Nov. 16 to pass its 2024 budget and maintain the millage rate at 9.75 mills. Borough sewer rates also remain the same. Council approved its preliminary budget last month. Borough Manager Christine DeRunk said after
Sharpsburg officials are poised to adopt a new five-year capital improvement plan that will guide borough spending on everything from police cars and public parking overhauls to recreation and infrastructure upgrades. It is the culmination of a summer-long effort by Local Government Academy intern Saul Bezner with assistance from Borough
Photo: Kate Murray and Kayla Portis Guyasuta Square/Heinz Memorial Plaza in Sharpsburg This was never a story about passing an ordinance. If it were, then the last several months might make sense. It might make sense that an informed borough council worked hard to craft a meaningful Human Rights Ordinance that would protect, not only LGBTQIA citizens, but citizens of every race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, and veteran status. It might make sense that they carefully considered the opinions of their solicitor and collaborated to get it right. Yes, that story would make sense. But those of us who’ve been paying attention for the last few months, and who have seen the video record of the council meetings since the ordinance was introduced, know differently. I live in Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg passes LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance, following a failed attempt this fall pghcitypaper.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pghcitypaper.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.