McKeesport secures funds to support revitalization

When Mayor Michael Cherepko introduced the McKeesport Rising Project, it renewed enthusiasm for neighborhood improvements and economic development. Now, over the course of a six-year grant period McKeesport will receive $2.7 million for these efforts.

When McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko introduced the McKeesport Rising Project with the city’s 2018 budget, it was presented with visions of a resilient phoenix rising from the blight of a tired Rust Belt town to reveal a renewed enthusiasm for...

NAACP invites community to breakfast

In celebration of Black History Month, the NAACP McKeesport Unit hosted its annual pancake breakfast on February 29.

In celebration of Black History Month, the NAACP McKeesport Unit hosted its annual pancake breakfast -- inviting members and the whole community to come together for a hearty breakfast, bake sale, artifacts display, and mime performance at the Jacob Woll ...

McKeesport Mayor, Police take Easter Bunny on City Tour

Mayor Michael Cherepko and members of the McKeesport Police Department escorted the Easter Bunny to say hello to families on their porches, in their front yards, and through their windows on April 6, 2020.

It was wonderful to drive through McKeesport’s neighborhoods on April 6 to share a little joy with local families, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko said.

Mayor Cherepko, Councilman Brian Evans, and McKeesport Police Department Lt.’s Fr...

McKeesport forms lead safety coalition

The Women for a Healthy Environment have partnered with the City of McKeesport, McKeesport Area School District, and McKeesport Housing Authority to form the Lead Safe McKeesport Coalition -- forming subcommittees in outreach, education, and housing.

Following the example of the Lead Safe Allegheny Coalition, the Women for a Healthy Environment have partnered with the City of McKeesport, McKeesport Area School District, and McKeesport Housing Authority to form the Lead Safe McKeesport Coalition.

In Dec...