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The McKeesport Trail Commission has distributed the newest issue of its newsletter, In the Loop, and it's chock-full of useful information. You can download it from our website. (Thanks to commission President Linda Brewster and Secretary Joyce MacGregor for giving us permission to offer the download.)
Among other tidbits comes word that the McKees Cafe, located on the first floor of the Palisades, is open again for the spring and summer. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
One feature not to be missed is the wall of cyclists' signatures, including names from around the country and world who have traveled through the Mon-Yough area on the Great Allegheny Passage. And I can personally attest to the fact that while the service is occasionally leisurely (they're running a pretty tight operation, staff-wise) the food is good, the prices are reasonable and the meals (particularly the breakfasts) are cooked fresh and are very filling.
The newsletter reports that the commission is currently working on plantings for the junction of the Great Allegheny Passage and city "Loop" trail near the 15th Avenue Bridge. With assistance from the city's public works department, weeds have been removed, trees and bushes pruned and new, hardier plants have been planted.
Landscaping areas near Water Street and Lysle Boulevard are also being worked on, according to the newsletter. The new plants, soil and mulch are being provided in part by grants from the McKeesport College Club and the Confederation of McKeesport District Women's Clubs.
Also from the newsletter comes word that the trail commission is raffling off a Marin "Drakes Beach Cruiser" bicycle to benefit future trail improvements.
Tickets are $3 and will be on sale at International Village Aug. 17 to 19, and can also be purchased from trail commission members. The drawing will be held Aug. 19.
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- July 14, 2014
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