By Cindy Hindle | Gazette 2.0 A series of short films focusing on various McKees Rocks area manufacturers and “makers,” as they are referred to in the films, premiered at Stowe’s Parkway Theater & Film Lounge April 11. The shorts, […]
Anthony T. Skender | MRCDC It’s a given that communities thrive or decline based upon the amount and value of the property within its borders. With the collapse of the steel industry and other related fields, decades of economic decline, […]
By Sonja Reis | MRCDC The McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation is launching a series of short films highlighting the people, places and businesses that make up the McKees Rocks region in a push to rebrand the community while attracting new businesses. […]
By Sonja Reis | MRCDC A $250,000 grant from the Pittsburgh Steelers has fundraising efforts for a synthetic turf activities field at the Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School that much closer to the goal line. “We just learned that the NFL […]
Two McKees Rocks-area business owners are being endorsed by the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation for 0 percent interest Kiva loans that once funded will allow them to expand their current business models. Aliya Wrays has applied for a Kiva […]
Director of Economic Development Jeb Feldman will be serving as a guest bartender at the 11th annual Mixer with Shakers event held by the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 28. During the event, McKees Rocks Community […]
Making It… In McKees Rocks – A Series of Short Films Learn more about the people, places, and businesses that make up the McKees Rocks region by joining us to screen a series of short films being produced by […]
By Sonja Reis | MRCD “Where there is light there is hope,” said Cindy Haines, executive director, Focus On Renewal (F.O.R.), during the Jan. 31 Sto-Rox Opioid Crisis Summit. The packed event sponsored by Ohio Valley Hospital and coordinated […]
Healthy food access financing available for local markets through Bridgeway
Bridgeway Capital is funding businesses that help grow healthier communities by improving access to affordable and nutritious food with flexible loans, micro-grants and business education opportunities. These opportunities are available to: Expand inventory to include healthy foods Renovate layout to […]
Looking for an excuse to get out with family, friends, and neighbors? Do you think you know a lot about the McKees Rocks area? Is history, current affairs or statistics your strong suit? Is having fun and socializing your thing? Join […]
