Here’s recent news on Depart of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson’s visit to McKeesport on October 15, 2020. Carson met with Mayor Cherepko and other community leaders to discuss how the Federal Financial Opportunity Zone Program can be leveraged in McKeesport to incite community development. Source: “In …
In the digital age in which we live, it only makes sense that the 2020 census has gone digital as well! This article from NEXTpittsburgh details some of the outreach efforts being done to raise awareness about the 2020 census and its importance for the community. The local census effort …
If the gray skies and snowy weather have got you feeling down, here are photos of our thriving McKeesport Community Garden to help remind you of the sunny days ahead! And don’t forget, the McKeesport Community Garden currently has boxes available to rent! For more information, please email mckgarden@gmail.com or …
Continuing with our interest in regional development projects aimed at transforming former industrial sites into green space, here’s a look at the renovations being done at the Roundhouse in Hazelwood Green from NEXTpittsburgh. Source: Roundhouse renovation is next for Hazelwood Green
Are you interested in getting involved with community farming and gardening in your neighborhood? This user-generated map courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh shows where community gardens, community farms, schoolyard gardens, and urban farms are located across the greater Pittsburgh area. Register your garden today, or find one nearby to volunteer in! …
Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring, managed here by Literacy Pittsburgh, is currently looking for volunteers age 50 and older as they expand their tutoring services to the Duquesne and McKeesport Area school districts. Training sessions will be held at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation in Downtown McKeesport this coming …
Here’s an interesting article from Next Pittsburgh that shows the potential of public art and its value to the community! Source: How to boost the Bellevue economy? Paint murals.
According to data from the City of McKeesport, McKeesport is home to approximately 2,500 vacant lots. While vacant lots and properties exact various economic, social, and mental tolls on residents, revitalizing blighted lots can have a positive impact on communities as they come together to beautify their neighborhoods. Beginning in …
