Pittsburgh City Paper’s annual reader’s choice competition has become the biggest competition in Pittsburgh and has been occurring for more than 20 years. Winners are 100% chosen by reader nomination and votes, which come from throughout the region. The first […]
McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is excited to again be recognized for its work on the Roxian Theatre project. This time the honor is for embodying the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservAtionHappensHere, with a Pennsylvania State […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAREWELL: Longtime MRCDC Coordinator of Resident Success and McKees Rocks Councilperson Maribeth Taylor has recently retired from both roles. Pictured sharing a joke are (l to r) Councilperson Liz Delgado, MRCDC Executive Director Taris Vrcek, Maribeth Taylor and resident Kate O’Brien […]
‘Market Confidence’ award rounds out month filled with recognitions for MRCDC/Roxian Theatre
AWARDS GALORE October has been a banner month for McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) and the folks at the Roxian Theatre. The month was filled with several recognitions and awards ceremonies which culminated in MRCDC and the Roxian Theatre […]
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) in Pittsburgh awarded the Roxian Theatre with the Catalytic Place Award during the 7th Annual Placemaking Awards for Excellence, on Friday, Oct. 18. The Placemaking Awards for Excellence is an annual event that provides ULI […]
The Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) banner revitalization project, has been named a finalist in the Urban Land Institute – Pittsburgh (ULI) 2019 Placemaking Awards for Excellence’s Catalytic Place category. DESCRIPTION:In 2017, local entrepreneur John Pergal, owner of […]
MRCDC to be named ‘Market Confidence Awardee’ for Roxian Theatre project at Healthy Neighbors Celebration
MARKET CONFIDENCE | MRCDC/Roxian TheatreThe McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is being honored for its work in redeveloping the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks during the 3rd annual Healthy Neighborhoods Celebration hosted by Neighborhood Allies. The event is from 4-6 p.m. on […]
UPMC ‘Ultimate Liver Function’ Event to Pack in Entertainment, Awareness at Roxian
Pittsburgh’s Finest in Music & Organizations Function Together to Raise Awareness for Liver Health Sponsored by UPMC and in partnership with Community Liver Alliance, The Ultimate Liver Function features a day-long music festival of fundraising, food, music appearances of […]
