James Hogan | MRCDC Since its 2013 inception, Feastival has become quite the big deal and a great way to showcase good things that are happening here in McKees Rocks. We’ve seen it grow from 500 attendees to well over […]
In his role as community advocate, Rev. James Hogan uses skills from his corporate background to assess and maximize McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation programming and partnerships. Hogan joined MRCDC in 2016 where he provides input as to the creation […]
Survey results! Pilot project to help residents improve their neighborhood
By Annemarie Malbon | MRCDC As part of an experimental pilot program, the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation last Fall conducted a door-to-door resident and property survey in the area between Chartiers Avenue, Singer Avenue, and Rosamond Street in McKees […]
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 […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC Although the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) was formed in 2003 to revitalize the McKees Rocks and Stowe areas, many residents have no idea what this small nonprofit is designed to do. By nature, […]
Introducing: KYM MACEK, Masters of Social Work Intern, is a Montour graduate who attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In addition to working full-time as a therapist at Western Psychiatric and Clinic […]
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 […]
Staff | MRCDC The McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC), in working with the Borough of McKees Rocks and other local partners, has been awarded a $750,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Finance Authority. The grant will be […]
Come join us for this two-part event designed to connect community members with employment opportunities, human services and postsecondary educational resources. The resource fair is being held January 25 and 26 at Sto-Rox High School gymnasium, 1105 Valley St., Stowe. […]