Swissvale - Community and Borough News

08/12/2026

Don't forget to join us tonight for our Certified Backyard Habitat Program! Library (lower level) from 6 - 7 pm. We'll be giving away SIX free native plant bundles sponsored by the Swissvale Bird Town Committee!!

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Join us at the Library (lower level) this Wednesday from 6 - 7 pm for a Certified Backyard Habitat program with the Audubon Society of Western PA. Attendees will have the chance to win a free native plant bundle thanks to the Swissvale Bird Town Committee!!

The Nick Stahlman of the Audubon Society will discuss how to create meaningful wildlife habitat in your own backyard by using the core principles of their Certified Backyard Habitat program.

Join us and discover how addressing threats, native plants, wildlife stewardship, clean water practices, and educated engagement can lead to your own Backyard Habitat whether you have a full backyard or some space to put a few containers outside your windowsill.

08/04/2026

Traffic Alert - South Braddock lanes were shifted back to the pre-Commercial St Bridge Closure orientation. The lanes coming off of the parkway exit are now back to two lanes turning left onto South Braddock.

The right lane of South Braddock heading toward Regent Square is closed. There is only one lane under the parkway between the on and off ramps.

08/03/2026

The agenda for the August 5th Regular Council Meeting is now available on the borough website in the Agenda Center.

https://www.swissvaleborough.com/AgendaCenter

08/03/2026

Commercial Street/Forward Avenue and Nine Mile Run Trail has reopened to traffic!

07/28/2026

The bridge is back! Happy commuting!

The first cars have rolled onto the new Parkway East bridge hours after officials announced the bridge project was completed.

07/27/2026

The agenda for the July 29, 2026 Council Agenda Meeting is now available on the borough website in the Agenda Center.

https://www.swissvaleborough.com/AgendaCenter

07/27/2026

Congratulations, Rocco’s on 80 years!

https://triblive.com/local/offbeat-pittsburgh-roccos-tavern-in-swissvale-celebrates-80-years-of-family-ownership/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATTg01wZG9mBWZkaWQWULXcTkZIsNjkKwUY1iT0LP4N7ABU-GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6c9ImKboIl_bzH93S6qY3uN__L2m9nnD740XmPEjpG7ETxJF3VrG4K9TEz3A_aem_ZX1mOGR2Oq9_1IjS1Novsw

Billy Gardell dropped the name and location during a recent WDVE appearance: He’s guest bartending at Rocco’s Tavern in Swissvale on Aug. 1 for the watering hole’s 80th birthday. Rocco’s owner August “Auggie” Rocco immediately started fielding phone calls. “...