On March 29, MRCDC hosted a Social Media Management Workshop at the Father Ryan Arts Center that attracted 23 community partners who learned social media best practices, strategies and how to use popular tools from industry expert Amanda King. Realizing […]
In honor of Women’s History month, Focus On Renewal hosted a photographic exhibition entitled, “A Century of Strong Sto-Rox Women: 1916-2016” at the Father Ryan Arts Center on March 11th. The event was free and open to all ages and […]
Cameron Hunter had never been to Pittsburgh, let alone McKees Rocks. Last spring was his first time, in fact. He was here for as a hopeful applicant for a fellowship with Coro Pittsburgh, a leadership development program. Coro Pittsburgh has […]
Heather Franz couldn’t keep away from Allegheny County. After time in Europe and in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Pitt graduate had a yearning for a homecoming of her own. She had a desire to reconnect and help revitalize the area where […]
From handcrafting terracotta on well-known buildings such as Grand Central Station in New York City to volunteering his time in the Pittsburgh arts community, distinguished ceramic artist Terry Rorison has dedicated his life to the arts. For the last six […]
Ever since the McKees Rocks-based 5 Generation Bakers broke ground on its new 18,500-square-foot facility in late October, construction has been ongoing in order to transform what was a former Bottom Dollar into a space that will house its commercial […]
The McKees Rocks Community Development Corp. recently partnered with students from the Penn State University Department of Landscape Architecture to conceptualize drawings of what two vacant lots in the core of our downtown McKees Rocks could become if repurposed as […]
We would like to include your voice in our survey about the needs in Sto-Rox, and the current state of community leadership. A team of 12 young people from the Coro Center for Civic Leadership, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that focuses on […]
Focus On Renewal is looking for help in planning two upcoming events. The organization is seeking board members and community volunteers for its upcoming Women’s History Month photo exhibit, “A Century of Strong Sto-Rox Women,” and its opening reception on March 11! […]
Congratulations Anita Macias!
The MRCDC is proud to announce local entreprenuer Anita Macias’ Kiva Zip loan of $5,000 has been fully fundraised! We endorsed the loan for her new venture, DragonFly Industries, LLC, a small trucking company that will be based in Sto-Rox. The funds […]
