Mayor’s
Corner
Michael Cherepko
Photo by Gary Yon
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“M
erry Christmas and Happy New Year,”
from the City of McKeesport. We’ve
been blessed with a season of fantastic
events and a wonderful community with whom we
can share them. In this edition of In McKeesport
Area Magazine, readers can look back on the city’s
Christmas events – the Salute to Santa Parade and
Festival of Trees – as well as fall favorites such as the
Halloween Parade and Youth Tennis Clinic.
Despite inclement weather for a handful of our
events, the city came together to share the spirit
of the season. At this time of year, especially, it’s
important to recognize how welcomi