By Sonja Reis | MRCDC A $250,000 grant from the Pittsburgh Steelers has fundraising efforts for a synthetic turf activities field at the Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School that much closer to the goal line. “We just learned that the NFL […]
Making It… In McKees Rocks – A Series of Short Films Learn more about the people, places, and businesses that make up the McKees Rocks region by joining us to screen a series of short films being produced by […]
Looking for an excuse to get out with family, friends, and neighbors? Do you think you know a lot about the McKees Rocks area? Is history, current affairs or statistics your strong suit? Is having fun and socializing your thing? Join […]
Fourth-grader Ella Kurschinske and fifth grader Daymire Spencer, both of Stowe, join instructor Erin McAuley of Gemini Children’s Theater. By Sonja Reis | MRCDC Students at the Sto-Rox Upper Elementary school are putting in extra hours with the start of […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC Lead by high school Spanish teacher Ben Engelhard, members of the Sto-Rox Class of 2017 participated in a stroll down memory lane as part of the many festivities enjoyed by seniors in preparation for their June […]
Lydia Morin | FOR Focus On Renewal will celebrate the recent move and facility updates to the Sto-Rox Public Library with an open house event filled with entertainment, games and raffles on Wednesday, June 21 from 3-7 p.m. at the […]
‘It Starts With the Field’ funding campaign aims to bring synthetic turf field for Sto-Rox activities
Sonja Reis | MRCDC It’s been 40 years since the grass field at Sto-Rox Memorial Stadium has been resurfaced and for many of those years, fear of further damaging the already fragile playing area forced the school district to severely […]
Introducing: Annemarie Malbon, Neighborhood Stabilization Intern
Though originally from southwestern Virginia, Annemarie now considers the Pittsburgh region her home. After receiving her Bachelors of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, Annemarie served two years as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte, N.C. and Rebuilding Together […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC After having made a fuss over their hairstyles and then donning their best attire, 160 Sto-Rox Upper Elementary students could be seen twirling the skirts of their dresses and straightening bow ties as they enjoyed a […]
Year In Review: Great Strides In Development, Nutrition, Mental Health Initiatives During 2016
The second of our annual facade renovation projects nears completion. Taris Vrcek | MRCDC During the past year, the staff and board at McKees Rocks Development Corporation have fully embraced plans unveiled in 2015 for a ‘complete community’ strategy. In […]
