MRCDC is looking to engage an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member to assist in supporting major planning and development efforts. In supporting MRCDC’s effort in the Sto-Rox communities, the VISTA member will be working in alignment with the organizational […]
Black Forge Coffee under contract for former Chartiers Trust Bank
Kickstarter in play to help with final financing for second location in McKees Rocks ends on July 15th By Sonja Reis | MRCDC As the morning rush dies down, Black Forge Coffee House co-owner Ashley Corts finally settles in at […]
An application for the current round of PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Funding awards has been submitted on behalf of McKees Rocks by the MRCDC. If awarded, the funding would join $1.1 million in previously granted funds and go toward the first […]
Director of Economic Development Jeb Feldman will be serving as a guest bartender at the 11th annual Mixer with Shakers event held by the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 28. During the event, McKees Rocks Community […]
Musicians one step closer to taking the stage at historic Roxian Theatre
McKees Rocks landmark gets new lease on life By Sonja Reis | MRCDC McKees Rocks, PA – The long-awaited promise of a mid-size live music venue in McKees Rocks is one step closer to stage time now that Lawrenceville entrepreneur […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC It’s been several months since an Urban Land Institute advisory services panel traveled to McKees Rocks bringing with it national experts in the real estate field who studied land use planning and development projects, programs, and […]
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 […]
