Mayor’s
Corner
Michael Cherepko
C ity of Mc Keesport N ews
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pring is finally here! We all look forward to this time
of year when the grass turns green and the flowers
start to bloom again after a long, dreary winter.
Hopefully everyone got through the “Polar Vortex” this
winter without too many problems. It is so nice to spend
more time outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Now, it’s time
to head out to Renzie Park to appreciate a walk among the
flowers in the Rose Garden, and prepare our own yards for
not only flowers, but also vegetable gardens which we relish
all summer long.
A great way to get out of the house would be to attend
a function at the newly renovated Palisades. We’re excited
about the upcoming concert by “The Volunteers”, part of
the U.S. Army Field Band, which is quickly approaching on
March 16. This talented group plays everything from rock,
to pop, to patriotic, to country music. Be sure to come
out and enjoy this free concert. Tickets are required for
admittance, but free tickets are available at my office. Just
stop by or call to request tickets.
Summer will soon be here and school will be out.
Children will have more free time to spend outdoors in
the playgrounds around the city that were refurbished last
year. Speaking of playgrounds, there will soon be a new
one in the city – in Highland Grove. The city is working
with KaBoom, and we are partnering with Duquesne Light
Company for the project. Obtaining a KaBoom playground
is an arduous process with a great deal of paperwork and
planning that most people don’t even think about.
We will need 200 volunteers to come out on build day –
April 25 – to help with every aspect of the project. There is
something for everyone to do that day. You don’t need to
have a construction background, but if you do, that’