Civics – The study of the rights and duties of citizenship. West End POWER and the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation are co-hosting this Community Education Civics Series. The series was created to provide a space where citizens can learn […]
COVID-19 has been a nightmare for all. Especially for event staff and operators of small independent live performance venues like the Roxian Theatre and Black Forge Coffee House here in McKees Rocks. On Sept. 1, 2020, staffers from both venues joined #WeMakeEvents, a coalition […]
Monthly gathering: ‘Vacant Property Task Force’ to meet virtually Sept. 14th
Despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19, MRCDC and the Borough of McKees Rocks have been hard at work following up the Vacant Property Town Hall meeting held in January. What: Virtual meetingWhen: Sept. 14 at 7pmWhere: ZoomWho: Interested community residents who would like to become task […]
Environment Shapes Behavior – an evening with Bill Strickland Jr. of Manchester Bidwell and the Grow-Sto Rox Collaborative
Environment Shapes Behavior – an evening with Bill Strickland Jr. of Manchester Bidwell and the Grow-Sto Rox Collaborative Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 6 – 8 p.m.Online via Zoom The Grow Sto-Rox Collaborative is coordinating efforts to improve the quality of […]
Matching funds have been exhausted! Donations are still needed to complete this project. Please help by making a donation below. McKees Rocks Councilwoman Sarah Harvey (Ward 2) is raising money (for materials and labor) to pay for a new art […]
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 […]
The revitalized Roxian Theatre launched with a series of free concerts last May. A year later, the live music venue and thousands others nationwide now sit idle because of restrictions imposed in the wake of COVID-19. Help the #SaveOurStages initiative bring venue […]
The team at Gemini Theater is working hard to be an accessible resource for McKees Rocks families, as well as families across Western Pennsylvania. The group’s in-person summer workshops have been a help to so many families during the pandemic […]
Development 101: Learn about real estate and property development through online series
Have you ever wondered how commercial property changes hands, or what the process of developing vacant land looks like? What about the role of the community in building decisions? Well if you have, you’re in luck! In partnership with Omicelo […]
Due to an overwhelming response to this microgrant opportunity, applications are closed as of July 22, 2020. As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to negatively affect our area businesses, McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is pleased to announce its COVID-19: […]