Three years after moving his record store into a former church and Salvation Army citadel, New Ken Social owner AJ Rassau is adding a second concert venue to the building. The new venue, which has yet to be named, is in what had been the chapel of a former Presbyterian
Time was not kind to the contents of a near-century old Salvation Army time capsule found in New Kensington. While water rusted away the metal container’s lid and damaged its mostly paper contents, the documents within — including a newspaper, news clippings, letters and books remain largely legible . “It’s
New Kensington’s community garden is set to take root in a new home in the city. The vegetable garden, previously located along Fifth Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets, is set to be rebuilt and replanted this year on the grounds of the Salvation Army off Industrial Boulevard. The New
There’s a new preschool in Vandergrift. Westmoreland Community Action has opened another Head Start classroom in the lower level of The Center on Franklin Avenue, in the former Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Teacher Abby Wilcox of Kiski Township welcomed new students Monday. Head Start prepares children ages 3 to 5
A short-term solution to the food desert in downtown New Kensington is on the way, Mayor Tom Guzzo said. The city is partnering with Oasis Grocery Direct to launch a system in which residents can order groceries online and get them two days later at a pickup point. Volunteers would