Focus on Renewal is one of 17 area nonprofits chosen by the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership to participate as cohort of active agencies in the nonpartisan Nonprofit Vote voter engagement program. Each member agency is committed to getting 250 folks […]
Sto-Rox School District is taking a new look at its approach to discipline and grades this year, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on August 26. A group of teachers planned for over the last academic year to right the ship for […]
By Lydia Morin Focus on Renewal is excited to launch their newest free program geared towards families, The Family Table. The program will promote a range of healthy habits for families. Participating families will leave the program with the skills […]
The Sto-Rox community will have an opportunity to open their third eye come September. On September 10th, the Roxian Theatre, 425 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, will host a beginner friendly yoga course on its rooftop. There is a $20 suggested […]
Beginning August 1st, 2016, the school readiness app “Ready Rosie” will be available for free to residents of the 15136 zip code. Ready Rosie provides short videos of activities for parents, caregivers and even teachers to do with children […]
The Sto-Rox area is fortunate to have its two heads of law enforcement passionate about their job and the community. Both were born and bred locally and have high hopes for the community’s potential and future. McKees Rocks police chief […]
Summer’s heating up in the Rox this year. Check out what’s happening throughout the community starting next month! Father Ryan Arts Center Summer Classes: June 18 – 20 Amish Monkeys Improv Troupe Shows: 8PM, June 18th, July 9th, August 13th […]
On May 3, future graduates of Sto-Rox received a lesson in moving forward with careers at the Dress for Success event held at Father Ryan Arts Center. “The Dress for Success program allows us to take classroom theory and bring […]
5 Generation Bakers, a family-owned and operated specialty bread bakery located at 1100 Chartiers Ave, is holding its Grand Opening Celebration at its new 20,000+ sq. ft. Bakery Production Facility, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Over the last six months, plans evolved to incorporate […]
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 […]
