Damar Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation All-Star Weekend in McKees Rocks runs from June 13-15, featuring youth empowerment, CPR training a Youth Football Camp, a celebrity basketball game and an exclusive All-Star Football Game, benefiting local youth programs.
The McKees Rocks area will host multiple community events Saturday, including a ribbon-cutting for a mobile CPR kiosk, a health fair, a car cruise, a cooking demo and a Juneteenth celebration with food, games, and tournaments. Activities will promote wellness and education in a festive atmosphere.
Lynne Deliman, a Rite Aid store manager for nearly 39 years, faces closure of her Kennedy Township store. As Rite Aid closes numerous locations, she reflects on her retail career and the emotional impact on customers and employees.
Each Memorial Day, representatives from various local organizations, including the McKees Rocks VFW and fire departments, visit war memorials in the McKees Rocks/Stowe area to honor fallen soldiers. Their route includes significant sites like Sto-Rox High School and Holy Trinity Polish Church, concluding at the VFW hall. (Photos)
Revival Today plans a two-day outreach event in McKees Rocks while seeking to resume outdoor services banned in 2024. Residents express concerns over noise and traffic disturbances, awaiting municipal approval for permit applications.
Overnight flagging on McKees Rocks Bridge will occur May 13-14, with short traffic stoppages for barrier replacement. Normal operations are resumed at the Route 65 intersection, while long-term lane restrictions continue through early June. Work on the $38.6 million project ends in the fall.
The region, particularly Pittsburgh, faces significant decline, marked by poor infrastructure, high taxes, ineffective leadership and departing residents. There’s an urgent need for innovative ideas and cooperation to drive positive change before it’s too late.