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 […]
On Jan. 5, 12 energetic Sto-Rox Middle School students entered the Father Ryan Arts Center (FRAC), kicking off a comprehensive 18-week arts program. Facilitated by the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation, this new program brings four of Pittsburgh’s finest artists […]
LaShawn Reed discovered several years ago that she had to first become self-aware before she could ever empower the young children and teenagers she was mentoring each day. She started on the path of mastering her thoughts and feelings, which […]
As residents of Sto-Rox know, our community offers a host of great programs and services to our children. From the long-existing neighborhood institutions like the Little Vikings and the Boys and Girls Club, to newer facilities like the Father Ryan […]
It’s hard not to feel confident in new shoes and the trendiest clothing. On December 6, 2015, the Girls on the Run (GOTR) McKees Rocks chapter will be running in a 5K race at North Park – in style – […]
Cindy Haines, a former senior management analyst at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for nearly 20 years, was recently named executive director of Focus On Renewal (FOR). We sat down with Haines to discuss her goals […]
Press Release provided by CSX: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 6, 2015 – The completion of planning and permitting activities for the Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal in McKees Rocks and Stowe Township was announced today by CSX and certain of its transportation […]
Rocks Landing
Looking for a more sophisticated night out? You may have just found it with Rocks Landing Bar & Grille, McKees Rocks’ newest restaurant and bar. Located on Chartiers Avenue, Rocks Landing is owned by PK Brown, owner of Professional Limousine […]
