McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is excited to again be recognized for its work on the Roxian Theatre project. This time the honor is for embodying the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservAtionHappensHere, with a Pennsylvania State […]
Grow Sto-Rox The Grow Sto-Rox partners are working with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, United Way, Allies for Children, Eat n’ Park, ACCESS and others to bring free meals to McKees Rocks and Stowe. All children ages 18 and under […]
Pictured above are NorthWest EMS’ Carl Tuscan, Staci Concepcion, Brandon Rowland and James Gallagher. The McKees Rocks Community Development Corp. (MRCDC) has recognized the emergency worker’s of McKees Rocks and Stowe Township in honor of First Responder’s Day. In recognition […]
Details The Grow Sto-Rox collaborative and 412 Food Rescue will distribute food to anyone in need in Sto-Rox on Saturday, Oct. 31. Saturday, October 31, 202011:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Behind SpeedwayAngelina Way @ CSX Intermodal Dr.McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Each household will […]
Lynne Deliman, Bobby Thompson Jr. and Sandy Saban -McKees Rocks- With the snow and ice of winter just around the corner, a contest designed to beautify the 20 salt boxes sprinkled throughout the McKees Rocks community is in the works. […]
MRCDC awards $82,500 in COVID-19 microgrants to Sto-Rox area small business owners
Rocks Express owner Bashir Akhter receives a $2,500 microgrant from MRCDC Executive Director Taris Vrcek. The small business was one of 33 to receive a COVID-19 relief grant from the McKees Rocks non-profit. As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to negatively […]
Civics – The study of the rights and duties of citizenship. West End POWER and the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation are co-hosting this Community Education Civics Series. The series was created to provide a space where citizens can learn […]
COVID-19 has been a nightmare for all. Especially for event staff and operators of small independent live performance venues like the Roxian Theatre and Black Forge Coffee House here in McKees Rocks. On Sept. 1, 2020, staffers from both venues joined #WeMakeEvents, a coalition […]
Monthly gathering: ‘Vacant Property Task Force’ to meet virtually Sept. 14th
Despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19, MRCDC and the Borough of McKees Rocks have been hard at work following up the Vacant Property Town Hall meeting held in January. What: Virtual meetingWhen: Sept. 14 at 7pmWhere: ZoomWho: Interested community residents who would like to become task […]
Environment Shapes Behavior – an evening with Bill Strickland Jr. of Manchester Bidwell and the Grow-Sto Rox Collaborative
Environment Shapes Behavior – an evening with Bill Strickland Jr. of Manchester Bidwell and the Grow-Sto Rox Collaborative Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6 – 8 p.m.Online via Zoom The Grow Sto-Rox Collaborative is coordinating efforts to improve the quality of […]
