This farmers market started in 2022 as a way to bring the community together for a few afternoons over the summer on Ann Street in Homestead. It offers area residents fresh and local produce, baked goods, refreshments, specialty products and more, plus live entertainment. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Pro fisherman and Harborcreek native Dave Lefebre and his wife, Anne, are opening a coffeehouse and café that they hope will become a community hub. Lefebre’s bass fishing skills are well-known as one of the winningest fishermen on the FLW Tour. His most recent victory was a big one in May: the Heavy Hitters Championship Round of Major League Fishing, held on Orange Lake in Ocala, Florida. The fishing will continue, but back in Harborcreek, the angler has cast his line in a

Churchill Borough’s annual Community Day brought residents together at the Pace School grounds on Aug. 8 for a day of family-friendly fun, games and community activities. Hosted by the Churchill Recreation Board, the event featured entertainment and activities for all ages. Local volunteers, including students, helped make the annual event another successful celebration. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Gearhard Farms Annual Corn Maze When: Weekends from early September through Halloween Where: 5909 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville For more info: gearhardfarms.com Get lost in fall fun at Gearhard Farms! Each year since 2000, a corn maze has been designed with all ages in mind, offering various challenges for participants. Additional farm activities include hayrid

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Half Crown Hill Orchard Pick-Your-Own Where: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald For more info: hchorchard.com Fall fun down on the farm! Half Crown Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated farm and retail market providing homegrown apples, pumpkins and honey. Pick your own apples and have a guided orchard tour, available by appointment. Hozak Farms Fall Festi

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Cheeseman Farm Pumpkin Festival and Fright Farm Where: 147 Kennedy Road, Portersville For more info: cheesemanfarm.com At the festival, families can take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, enjoy the petting zoo and browse seasonal items and gifts. On the Fright Farm at night, teens and adults can experience a haunted hayride, corn maze a

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Port Farms Fall Harvest Festival When: September 12 through November 1 Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford For more info: portfarms.com This event includes wagon rides, a corn maze, wagon rides, corn pit, Kids Village, slides, ball zone, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trike track and more. Pumpkintown at Mason Farms Country Market

A plethora of events were held around the area as Girard celebrated the legendary, multitalented circus performer and owner, Dan Rice. The Hagen History Center opened the doors of the Yellow House and White House for tours, and World War II reenactments took place on July 31. There was also a chicken dinner at A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Company, a bike tour starting from Girard Alliance Church that gave riders a chance to view beautiful sunflowers along the way, and lots of ve

Upper St. Clair’s TeraBridges robotics team earned international recognition after redesigning a mobility device that gives young children with disabilities greater independence. TeraBridges students successfully tested their 3D printed motorized TMT design with Elias at Child’s Way. From L to R: Aaron Jiang, Rohan Inampudi, Ritu Gupta, Dr. Rama Bala. Photo Credit: Child’s Way staff For the students on Upper St. Clair’s TeraBridges team, robotics has never been just about win

Coloratura soprano Virginia (Ginnie) Schaap has helped students discover the wonderful world of music, while doing what she loves. Schaap was always blessed with singing ability, and much of her early experience was singing in church. But when she was 12 years old, people started to notice her voice. More than being able to warble a few notes, she had perfect pitch and was able to hit the high notes. Around this same age, she began taking voice lessons. She sang mostly tradit

The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2026 Night Mart season on June 26, transforming Beaver Street and—for the first time—Walnut Street into a lively evening destination. The expanded footprint allowed for additional artisan vendors while welcoming more than 3,000 attendees to enjoy the community celebration. Guests browsed handcrafted goods, sampled offerings from food trucks, listened to live music, and explored Sewickley’s boutiques and restaurants durin

Family-Friendly Fall Fun Around Pittsburgh From glowing jack-o’-lanterns and giant pumpkins to trick-or-treat trolley rides and hands-on science fun, Pittsburgh offers countless ways to enjoy Halloween. Whether your family is looking for spooky thrills or kid-friendly festivities, these eight events are sure to put everyone in the Halloween spirit. Portals of Fear Older kids, teens and adults looking for a fright won’t want to miss Portals of Fear in West Mifflin. Packed with

Five unbe-leaf-able drives from Pittsburgh to catch peak color. Ohiopyle Falls Autumn in western Pennsylvania is a magical time, as the landscape transforms into a kaleidoscope of seasonal hues. According to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than anywhere in the world. Whether you have time for a weekend getaway or just a short jaunt outside the Pittsburgh area, there are a variety of beautiful

Five unbe-leaf-able drives from Erie to catch peak color. Presque Isle State Park Autumn in western Pennsylvania is a magical time, as the landscape transforms into a kaleidoscope of seasonal hues. According to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than anywhere in the world. Whether you have time for a weekend fall getaway or just a short jaunt outside the city, there are a variety of beautiful dri

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Port Farms Fall Harvest Festival When: September 12 through November 1 Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford For more info: portfarms.com This event includes wagon rides, a corn maze, wagon rides, corn pit, Kids Village, slides, ball zone, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trike track and more. Fall Festivals Albion Area Fair When: Sep

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Cheeseman Farm Pumpkin Festival and Fright Farm Where: 147 Kennedy Road, Portersville For more info: cheesemanfarm.com At the festival, families can take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, enjoy the petting zoo and browse seasonal items and gifts. On the Fright Farm at night, teens and adults can experience a haunted hayride, corn maze a

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Gearhard Farms Annual Corn Maze When: Weekends from early September through Halloween Where: 5909 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville For more info: gearhardfarms.com Get lost in fall fun at Gearhard Farms! Each year since 2000, a corn maze has been designed with all ages in mind, offering various challenges for participants. Additional farm activities include hayrid

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Gearhard Farms Annual Corn Maze When: Weekends from early September through Halloween Where: 5909 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville For more info: gearhardfarms.com Get lost in fall fun at Gearhard Farms! Each year since 2000, a corn maze has been designed with all ages in mind, offering various challenges for participants. Additional farm activities include hayrid

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Cheeseman Farm Pumpkin Festival and Fright Farm Where: 147 Kennedy Road, Portersville For more info: cheesemanfarm.com At the festival, families can take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, enjoy the petting zoo and browse seasonal items and gifts. On the Fright Farm at night, teens and adults can experience a haunted hayride, corn maze a

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Fall Fun on the Farm When: Weekends starting September 19 (Check website for the exact schedule.) Where: Spring House Market, 1531 PA-136, Washington For more info: springhousemarket.com Have some old-fashioned fun with pumpkin patch hayrides, a giant bale climb, pipe slides, a corn maze, a corn box, pumpkin games, a petting zoo, Pumpkinland characters and mo