In the world of sports, New Kensington’s Willie Thrower cemented his place in history when he became the first Black quarterback to take a snap in the NFL in 1953. In his hometown, he was known as a humble, hardworking and family-oriented man, said Melvyn Smith, a longtime friend of
On July 2, New Kensington’s very own Skyy Moore, second-round draft choice by the Kansas City Chiefs, showed his appreciation for the city where he grew up. Skyy, along with his clothing line company, hosted the inaugural “Summer Slam” basketball tournament, with the proceeds going to our local youth football
As New Kensington moves ahead in developing a downtown park, one resident thinks the plan could be grander. Melvyn Smith is pitching a plan to council that would expand the park into an “L” shape that would cut off Barnes Street and tie into an existing city parklet at Fifth