Annemarie Malbon | MRCDC Central to the mission and vision of McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC), is like other organizations throughout the country, working to develop the Sto-Rox community as a ‘complete community.’ That starts with understanding what our […]
The Father Ryan Arts Center has been infused with new faces and passionate people over the past year, and Trevor Miles is a prime example. Between reviving FOR’s Hip-Hop & Lyrical Movement Dance classes, he has also brought his award […]
Pittsburgh Avenue West
Pittsburgh Avenue West is a relatively new magazine to the Pittsburgh scene. Eric and Michele Gaines, co-publishers of the magazine, had a digital magazine for five years before launching this contemporary product. Both Eric and Michele were thrilled at the […]
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 […]
Renewal Coffee is the latest business to call McKees Rocks its home. The upstart coffee shop will be moving into the Father Ryan Arts Center, located at 420 Chartiers Avenue in McKees Rocks thanks to a partnership with the McKees […]
