Here’s an update from NEXTpittsburgh about Fifth Season in Braddock, which we’ve posted about before as a promising look into the future of the Mon-Yough Valley. Make sure to look for Fifth Season’s greens in a Giant Eagle near you! Source: Robotic vertical farm Fifth Season is in full swing …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Check out this article from Next Pittsburgh discussing the aquaponics farm planned for the former Duquesne Steel Works site! Aquaponics is a great, sustainable way to bring produce to communities in a way that lowers their carbon footprint. Source: Indoor aquaponics farm to bring jobs (plus fresh fish and veggies) …
Whether you’re looking for something to do today or planning ahead for the future, there’s always something to do in and around McKeesport. From museums to hiking trails to historical sites, the Mon-Yough Valley has a lot to offer. Check out the interactive map below for somewhere to visit near …
