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Media Contact: Steven Alschuler, salschuler@ridc.org, 917-647-2151

Duquesne Light Buys Building at RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport

Manor III building in RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport

McKeesport, PA – October 3, 2024 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that it has sold the Manor III building on 241 Center Street in the Industrial Center of McKeesport to Duquesne Light.

Formally occupied by Trillium/Hiller, the Manor III building is approximately 12,500 square feet, comprising approximately 1.4 acres, and was purchased for $1,250,000.

“Duquesne Light’s commitment to McKeesport is an important sign of confidence in this Mon Valley location,” said Timothy White, RIDC Senior Vice President. “Building the economic base and attracting jobs and activity to this community should continue to be a priority for the region – as stakeholders like Duquesne Light, RIDC and local officials continue their work to revitalize the region.”

Duquesne Light has provided electric service to communities in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 100 years.

About RIDC:

The mission of the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA is to catalyze and support economic growth and high-quality job creation through policy advocacy, real estate development and finance of projects that advance the public interest. A not-for-profit entity, RIDC’s 7.7 million square feet of property, in 15 industrial and innovation parks, is currently home to 118 companies that support over 8,000 jobs. More information is available at www.ridc.org.

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Media Coverage:

Pittsburgh Business Times – RIDC sells off building in the Mon Valley

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – A brighter presence: Duquesne Light buys building in McKeesport industrial park

Mon Valley Independent – Building in McKeesport’s Industrial Center sells for $1.25 million