Ground broken in Penn Hills for new De'Avry A. Thomas Community Center

Groundbroken on new community center in Penn Hills

PENN HILLS (KDKA) - Saturday was a day of excitement in Penn Hills.

It was groundbreaking day for the brand-new De'Avry A. Thomas Community Center.

Aided by the organization known as Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens, which helps children and families in the Pittsburgh area, shovels hit the ground to begin work on the new facility.

This new facility will feature state-of-the-art computers, 3D printing labs, and a new study area.

It will also offer classes ranging in everything from STEAM to the culinary arts.

De'Avry Thomas
Penn Hills

Patrick Damp

Patrick is a Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV and studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before working in news, he worked in professional hockey communications and public relations.