Second & McKean Development
138 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022
New Home of PA CareerLink Mon Valley
Demolition
In 2017, the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) acquired the former Atlas Warehouse site under its Blight Remediation Program for Charleroi Borough due to years of unpaid property taxes and condemnation. There were no interested developers and the structure was collapsing, posing a danger to the public and surrounding businesses. The Charleroi Area School District, as
property owner, was responsible for the demolition cost of the property. An agreement was reached for Charleroi Borough to commit HUD-CDBG funds for the building’s demolition, ownership would be transferred to the MVA, and the MVA would work to redevelop the property. Since that time, MVA has spent internal funding to prepare the site for redevelopment, In addition, in 2021, MVA purchased the neighboring 4 properties through acquisition and demolition. With 5 parcels total, the new development will bring new development to half a city block.
Development
The Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony On November 2nd, 2024 to celebrate the construction kickoff of a 6,485 square foot office building located at Second Street and McKean Avenue in Charleroi, PA.
Six years after the demolition of the former Atlas Warehouse building, the purchase of neighboring properties, and the demolition of existing structures, new construction will begin immediately in Downtown Charleroi. Today marks the beginning of a nearly $2,000,000 construction project that will serve as the gateway to Charleroi Borough and house PA CareerLink® services in a modern office building designed to serve the residents and employers in the Mon Valley Communities.
Grand Opening
In July 2024 PA CareerLink moved its Mon Valley office from Donora to Charleroi in an effort to provide a more convenient location for its clients. PA CareerLink held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 15th, 2024 at the new offices located at 130 McKean Ave.
