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Four female Bethel Park "Lady Hawks" softball players stand smiling together behind a booster booth, which advertises pierogies and accepts cash or Venmo.

Bethel Park celebrates Community Day!

Bethel Park held its annual Community Day on Sept. 20, with the traditional parade kicking off the event at 9 a.m. followed by festivities at Bethel Park High School. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., families and friends enjoyed more than 60 booths of games, refreshments and local vendors, along with music from a deejay, inflatable obstacle courses, airbrush tattoos, and more. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Nov 201 min read

A group of five adults stand together on a grassy field, smiling at the camera, with a toddler in a pink outfit sitting in a stroller in the center, holding a small American flag.

Ross Township Celebrates Community Day 2025

This year’s Community Day took place on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Ross Township Community Center. From 3 to 8 p.m., families and neighbors gathered to enjoy a full afternoon and evening of activities including food, live music, touch-a-truck, balloon art, local vendors and entertainment. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Nov 201 min read

A Fox Chapel Fire Department fire rescue truck is parked with its side compartments open. A group of adults and children are gathered around the truck, looking inside the compartments and speaking with personnel.

Touch-A-Truck Event

Families gathered behind the Fox Chapel Borough building on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the police department’s annual Touch-a-Truck day. The increasingly popular event was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning with a sensory-friendly hour. Children enjoyed exploring, climbing and honking horns in a variety of vehicles. Highlights also included the K9 for a Day and his official “swearing in,” plus a fire department demonstration. Attendees were encouraged to contribute monetary

Nov 201 min read

A group of young girls in white t-shirts and shorts performing a dance routine or singing into microphones on the street at the festival.

Mars Applefest 2025

This year’s Mars Applefest took place Oct. 4 in downtown Mars, with residents and friends enjoying a full day of food, crafts, music, and other fun activities for families. The free event featured more than 150 vendors offering everything from local foods to handmade art. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Nov 121 min read

A musician wearing glasses, a blazer, and cargo pants, playing an acoustic guitar on a brightly lit stage with an orange backdrop.

The Westmoreland’s ‘Rocktober Fest’ Art on Tap Event Showcases a Variety of performers

Guests at Art on Tap: Rocktober Fest at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Friday, Oct. 10, enjoyed a high-energy evening packed with light bites, drinks, and live music. The event also featured the world premiere of a music video for a collaboration involving more than a dozen local musicians, including Frzy, Tarra Layne, Victor Mollov, Sophia Mintas, and The Damaged Pies. Art on Tap is a regular series at the museum. The 21+ “happy hour” style events feature differe

Nov 71 min read

Three older adults sitting together in folding chairs on the grass, relaxing and watching the performance at the Murrysville Concert in the Park, with a crowd of people and tents filling the field behind them.

Murrysville Concert in the Park 2025

On Saturday, Aug. 9, Murrysville Community Park was filled with food, games and live music as families gathered for an evening of fun at the annual Concert in the Park. Guests enjoyed performances by Landline Bluegrass, Louie Castle & Unleashed, and The Nied’s Hotel Band before the night closed with a dazzling fireworks display. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Nov 61 min read

A group from Salem Crossroads Daycare marching in the Delmont Daze parade, holding a large white banner with colorful text. The participants, including adults and small children, are wearing red shirts and waving to spectators while walking down the street past a brick building.

Delmont Daze Celebrates Salem Crossroads

On Saturday, Aug. 2, Delmont celebrated Salem Crossroads with its annual Delmont Daze festival. The day kicked off at 11 a.m. with food trucks, live entertainment, booth activities, a basket auction and more. Families also enjoyed meeting K9 Officer Dirk. The highlight of the day was the parade, which began at 1 p.m. and featured local Jeeps, Shriners, the Delmont VFD, businesses, Scouts and community leaders including State Rep. Jill Cooper and Mayor Alyce Urban. PHOTOS BY R

Nov 51 min read

Two girls sit at an outdoor craft table on a sunny day, holding up handmade orange pumpkin cutouts. Colored pencils, yarn, and other craft supplies are on the table.

Monroeville Community Day and Fall Festival

The Monroeville Foundation hosted its 6th annual Community Day and Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Monroeville Community Park – West. The day began with a 5K run and 3K walk along with a health fair presented by local providers, followed by a full lineup of food and craft vendors, stage performances, children’s activities and entertainment for all ages. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Oct 201 min read