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Three women sit closely together on a blanket on the lawn, relaxing and watching an outdoor event while surrounded by a crowd of people in lawn chairs.

Hampton Township Community Day

Area residents and friends kicked off the Independence Day holiday at Hampton Township’s annual Community Day on July 3 at Hampton Community Park. The free event featured live performances by No Bad JuJu and The Clarks, food trucks, community vendors, inflatables and games for children—and concluded with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks display that lit up the night sky. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

6 days ago1 min read

Attendees walk along a paved path lined with food trucks and brightly colored vendor tents offering treats like funnel cakes and lemonade at an outdoor community event.

Marshall Township Community Day

Marshall Township’s annual Community Day brought families together at Knob Hill Park on Aug. 22 for an evening of live entertainment, family fun and community celebration. Residents and friends enjoyed food trucks, local vendors, face painting, balloon art, inflatable rides, games and a performance by The Soul Searchers before the festivities concluded with a spectacular Zambelli fireworks display. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

6 days ago1 min read

A lifestyle photograph overlaid with text serves as a feature image for an article on fall activities. On the right side, a smiling woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a cream-colored knit sweater and a plaid scarf, holds a mug while looking at the camera. The background is a bustling autumn farm scene, featuring rows of pumpkins, corn stalks, and other people milling about. To the left, large, decorative text reads: "SWEATER WEATHER AND Fall Festivals," accented by a maple leaf icon. Below this, a smaller block of text says: "CRISP AIR, CORN MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES—UNPACKING HOMETOWN TRADITIONS THAT MAKE FALL UNFORGETTABLE." A sign reading "APPLE CIDER" is visible further back on the left.

Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals—Greensburg and Monroeville

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

Aug 148 min read

Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals—Carlynton-Montour and Moon Township

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

Aug 148 min read

A glowing green firework bursting in the night sky over a brightly lit carnival featuring a Ferris wheel and carousel.

Plum SummerFest

Families throughout the community gathered at Larry Mills Park June 18–20 for the 2026 Plum SummerFest—a three-day celebration that included carnival rides, food trucks, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Residents and friends enjoyed a variety of food and beverages, bingo hosted by the local Rotary Club and American Legion, and a beer garden benefiting the borough’s Angel Fund, which provides Christmas gifts for local families in need. The festival concluded

Aug 131 min read

An outdoor, sunlit photograph capturing a touching moment at a petting zoo. A mother wearing a black hijab and a light green button-up shirt is holding a young child. The child, seen from the back with curly hair and a grey t-shirt, is holding a small green bottle to feed a spotted kid goat. The goat is standing on its hind legs against a wire fence, reaching for the bottle. Next to them, an older boy in an orange t-shirt and a baseball cap watches intently. In the background, other people and a white truck are visible.

Pine Community Day

Families, residents and local businesses came together for Pine Community Day on June 20 for an evening of food, live music and family-friendly entertainment. Held from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Pine Community Park, this year’s celebration embraced an America 250 theme, featuring patriotic displays and activities. Guests enjoyed a variety of food vendors, interactive activities for children, and live performances by local favorite The Pyramid Incident and southern rock legends A

Aug 131 min read

A wide-angle shot shows an outdoor amphitheater with a covered stage where a live band, including the Taylor Swift performer, is playing. A large crowd of children is gathered directly in front of the stage, while families sit on blankets and in lawn chairs on the grassy hill behind them. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow on the trees and the crowd.

Peters Township Summer Concert Series

Music fans filled the Peterswood Park Amphitheater for the Taylor Swift Tribute concert on July 15—singing along to favorite hits during one of the highlights of the 2026 Peters Township Summer Concert Series. The free weekly concerts continue throughout the summer on Wednesday evenings, featuring performances by Dancing Queen (Aug. 5), The Delaneys (Aug. 12), Street Level (Aug. 19) and Desperado: Eagles Tribute Band (Aug. 26). Food trucks, beer and wine, and family-friendly

Aug 111 min read

A crowd of people, including adults and children, are gathered around a black trailer at an outdoor festival. The trailer is brightly lit and decorated, with a large sign on top that reads "FACE PAINTING" in colorful letters. Smaller signs below list "Parties, Festivals, And More!!". Several people are looking at displays of face painting designs. To the right, a blue tent is partially visible with a "SAND ART" sign. The ground is wet from recent rain.

Peters Township Celebrates Community Day

Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of Peters Township residents, families and friends at the 46th Annual Community Day—June 27 was still a day full of fun at Rolling Hills Park. Attendees enjoyed vendor booths featuring local businesses and organizations, delicious food, games, raffles, live entertainment and a popular beer garden. Children were entertained by rides, bounce houses, face painting, airbrush tattoos and strolling performers, while the evening concluded with a spect

Aug 111 min read

Vibrant graphic illustration of a "Summer Scoop" community outdoor movie night. In the foreground, a young couple sits on a blanket with popcorn, looking toward a large inflatable movie screen displaying a film of three children. To the left stands a wooden kiosk featuring a "SUMMER SCOOP" sign and a list of events including "Movie in the Park," "Park Jazz Nights," "Local Food Festival," "Nature Walks & Tales," and "Community Bonfire." The scene is set on a grassy lawn at night under a starry sky, with string lights and other attendees in lawn chairs in the background.

Summer Scoop—West Allegheny

Festivals, food, music and more... here’s what area communities have lined up for the season. The community calendar is filling up fast. Whether you’re planning ahead or just looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, consider this your guide to making the most of the season. From food trucks and festivals to concerts and movies under the stars, these events highlight the best of what summer has to offer close to home. We kindly ask that before attendin

Jun 238 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 20, 20251 min read

A young child wearing a red winter coat and fur-lined hood, smiling while holding a glittering lantern, set against a background of bright, golden Christmas light bokeh.

Oh what fun—Keystone Oaks

Where the season sparkles—your ultimate guide to holiday happenings. Welcoming the Season Bethel Park Tree Lighting & Holiday Market When: December 6 Where: Recreation Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park For more info: bethelparkpa.gov This annual tree lighting celebration will feature a visit from Santa, a whimsical gingerbread neighborhood, holiday activities, and a seasonal indoor market. Deck the Barns When: December 19–21 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds,

Nov 5, 202510 min read

A group of young Norwin students standing in a line with their hands over their hearts, apparently reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing the National Anthem during a veterans' event. An audience stands behind them.

Norwin Students Honor Veterans at V-J Day Commemoration

The Lamp Theatre in Irwin became a place of remembrance, honor, and community spirit on Sunday, September 21, as veterans, families, and local organizations gathered for GI Canteen for a Day to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-J Day—the day marking the end of World War II. Among those who played an important role in the ceremony were students from the Norwin School District, whose involvement demonstrated the importance of educating future generations about service and s

Oct 17, 20252 min read

Oh what fun—Monroeville, Murrysville, and Norwin

Where the season sparkles—your ultimate guide to holiday happenings. Welcoming the Season Delmont Borough Light-Up Night When: November 28 Where: Rose Wigfield Parklet, 27 Greensburg Street, Delmont For more info: delmontboro.com Join your friends and neighbors for the tree lighting and some holiday spirit. Light Up Ligonier When: November 28 Where: Town Hall, 120 East Main Street, Ligonier For more info: business.ligonier.com/events Count down to light up the Diamond, enjoy

Oct 17, 202510 min read