Heritage Center
celebrates women’s history
The McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center celebrated
Women’s History Month by focusing on female pilots of World War II,
including McKeesport’s own Helen Richey. Writer and collector Denise
Deems shared artifacts and stories with guests during a March 25
presentation at the center.
Deems spoke about the history of female pilots and their role during
the war. She shared many details about the life and experiences of
Richey and the famous Amelia Earhart.
“I’m fascinated by Helen Richey,” Deems said. “She’s mentioned in
historical works, but not more than a footnote. It’s cool to come here,
do more research and learn about this great woman from Pennsylvania.
I want to share my knowledge of women’s history with the people of
McKeesport and absorb all they can teach me about Helen Richey.”
NAACP Pancake Breakfast
The NAACP
McKeesport Unit
celebrated Black History
Month with its annual
Pancake Breakfast at
the Common Ground
Building on February
25. Members and guests
enjoyed buttermilk,
buckwheat and blueberry
pancakes with a side of
sausage and fresh fruit.
Homemade baked goods
also were sold. Proceeds
benefited the local
organization, which hosts
community events and
offers annual scholarships
to graduating seniors.
38 McKeesport Area
Community Events
April 22 – Citywide Cleanup Event
June 8 – Kennywood Day
June 9 – Movie in the Park
June 10 – Kids Fishing Derby
June 15 – Good Neighbor Day
June 17 – Greater Pittsburgh Soap Box Derby
June 18 – Summer Concert
June 25 – Go for the Goal Sprint Triathlon
June 25 – Summer Concert
July 2 – Summer Concert
July 4 – Summer Concert & Fireworks
July 9 – Summer Concert
July 16 – Summer Concert
July 23 – Summer Concert
July 30 – Summer Concert
August 6 – Summer Concert
August 13 – Summer Concert
August 14 – Village for Kids
August 15, 16, 17 – International Village
August 20 – Summer Concert
August 27 – Summer Concert
September 1, 2, 3, 4 – Rib Fest and Concerts
September 10 – Patriotism Parade,
Concert & Fireworks
September 16 – Youth Tennis Clinic
October 28 – Halloween Parade
November 18 – Salute to Santa Parade
December 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 – Festival of Trees