Written by Aaron Blakney & Alexandra Sorce | Penn State As residents of Sto-Rox know, finding affordable and quality produce and groceries can be a challenge. Two Penn State interns have researched the issue, and hope to improve the health and […]
As you may have read in the May 2016 issue, Focus on Renewal and MRCDC helped launch an ongoing and evolving community forum addressing mental health issues. The group is now known as the Mental Health Providers Network (MHPN). […]
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 […]
McKees Rocks Borough Secretary Tricia Levander is excited for the return of MRCDC’s highly anticipated Run Your Rox Off 5K and 1 Mile Walk event in Fall 2017. Levander has ran in the Run Your Rox Off 5K race not once, […]
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 […]
