What is a CBA and why does McKees Rocks need one? A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), according to LISC, “is a contract between a developer and community-based organizations representing residents’ interests. The agreement spells out the benefits the community will receive in […]
Choice Neighborhood Focus Group SessionCOMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS – IN-PERSON or ONLINE Wednesday, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. Join us in person or online as the McKees Rocks Choice Neighborhood Focus Group holds a community conversation about the HUD Choice Neighborhood program. Community Benefits Agreements […]
Tri-State Office Furniture gives back with community pop up event and night at PNC Park
COMMUNITY FUN McKees Rocks-based business Tri-State Office Furniture will host a pop-up event at the Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School field on Wednesday, July 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event includes games, prizes, food and an appearance by The […]
MarySue Flick and Albert Edmunds in the McKees Rocks office of MRCDC. WARM WELCOME Help us give a warm welcome to Executive Assistant MarySue Flick and Community Engagement Manager Albert Edmunds. The two joined the McKees Rocks CDC team in […]
Neighborhood Allies’ engages McKees Rocks youth in equity-centered design workshops
SOCIAL IMPACT McKees Rocks youth involved with BlackTeaBrownSugarNetwork (BTBSN) gathered for four sessions in May to learn about the design process and provide input on the future site of BTBSN’s new space. Each lesson built upon the previous — from learning the […]
JENNY LEE SWIRL BREAD McKees Rocks mainstay 5 Generation Bakers and its Jenny Lee Swirl Bread products have been growing like wildfire and are in need of implementing a second shift! In the years 2020 – 2022 the bakery saw about 70% […]
Is your small business or nonprofit still struggling as a result of the pandemic, like supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and increased costs? Bridgeway Capital, Allegheny County Economic Development, McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation, and Paramount Pursuits invite you to […]
You are invited to the upcoming MRCDC happy hour fundraiser being held at Rudy’s Dive Bar at 107 Island Ave., on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come on out and “Ham It Up!” It’s ‘National Clean Up Your Room Day’, so […]
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOyqrDooGNQTKS-wIDd6aaZOk6q7fN85 Choice Neighborhood Focus Group SessionsCOMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS – IN-PERSON or ONLINE Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. April 5 – Public SafetyApril 12 – HousingApril 19 – Services, Businesses and Economic DevelopmentApril 26 – Community Services and EducationMay 3 – Community Amenities and Open Spaces Join us in person […]