Festival of Trees Featured a Variety of Themes

The 2022 Festival of Trees featured 64 entries from community groups, service agencies, churches, and student organizations across the McKeesport area – welcoming guests to the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renziehausen Park on December 1 through 5.

“The Festival of Trees is a true community event,” Mayor Mike Cherepko said. “Not only does it bring McKeesporters together in celebration of the holiday spirit, but it allows each of our local organizations, student clubs, c...

McKeesport Recognizes World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1 each year. McKeesport's HIV Prevention Volunteer Council partnered with area groups to host a local event.

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1 each year, as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

Founded in 1988, ...

Police, Sheriffs partner for Turkey Giveaway

McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko and the City's police department partnered with Allegheny County sheriffs for a giveaway in time for Thanksgiving holiday.

On November 22, the Mayor Mike Cherepko and McKeesport Police Department partnered with Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus’ Office for a holiday giveaway – serving 200 households with turkeys, vouchers, and all the trimmings for a co...

McKeesport Opens Holiday Season with Santa Parade

McKeesport opened the 2022 holiday season with the community's 57th annual Salute to Santa Parade.

The City of McKeesport kicked off the holiday season with the 57^th annual Salute to Santa Parade.

Despite cold, blustery weather, families lined Fifth Avenue to celebrate the start of the holidays with all the parade’s participating organizations...

Vietnam bench dedicated at Veterans Day ceremony

Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Super Bowl champion Steeler Rocky Bleier helped McKeesport veterans dedicate a new bench in celebration of Veterans Day in 2022.

On Saturday, November 12, the McKeesport community welcomed Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Super Bowl champion Steeler Rocky Bleier to Memorial Park on Lysle Boulevard for the dedication of a Vietnam veterans bench.

Mayor Michael Cherepko tha...

Children parade costumes through Renzie Park

McKeesport's annual Halloween Parade took families on a trick-or-treating tour of Renziehausen Park!

McKeesport’s annual Halloween Parade in Renzie Park took participants on a walking tour, where kids received candy and other treats from Mayor Mike Cherepko, the McKeesport Recreation Board, McKeesport Police and Fire Departments, McKeesport Amb...