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Great Allegheny Passage
Posted on: June 8, 2020 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

“How the Great Allegheny Passage Transformed a Region”

Here’s a fantastic article about the history and impact of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) on Southwestern Pennsylvania and Western Maryland from the Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Rails to Trails magazine. With social distancing and CDC guidelines in mind, please consider visiting one of the GAP’s trailheads (one of which …

Health crisis resources
Posted on: April 4, 2020 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

“How to get help in Pittsburgh during the coronavirus crisis”

If you or a loved one is struggling during the current health crisis, the article below from NEXTpittsburgh provides excellent information for those in the City of Pittsburgh as well as Allegheny County as a whole. Check it out for updated resources on everything from food assistance to housing help …

Community Garden Flowers
Posted on: February 4, 2020 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

Winter Weather Got You Feeling Down?

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 …

Grow Pittsburgh Grower's Map
Posted on: January 22, 2020 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

Community Grower’s Map

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! …

Posted on: January 2, 2020 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

“Tutoring Program Seeks Older Volunteers in Duquesne, McKeesport Schools”

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 …

Posted on: December 19, 2019 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

Spotlight On: The Penn-McKee Hotel

The Penn-McKee Hotel has received increased news coverage in recent days as being an intended recipient of the $3 million in state funds coming to the City of McKeesport over the next six years. While the historic hotel is not currently ready for renovation, funds from the state’s Department of …

Posted on: December 16, 2019 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

Six-Year, $3 Million Redevelopment Plan Announced For McKeesport

In a press conference made last Friday afternoon, the City of McKeesport announced that they will receive $3 million in state funds to combat blight and promote redevelopment in the city. Secretary Dennis Davin from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) was joined by U.S. Representative Mike …

Library District Gateway Garden
Posted on: December 6, 2019 Posted by: Louise Popko Comments: 0

Addressing Blight in the Community With Green Spaces

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 …