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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—Bethel Park, Keystone Oaks, and Peters Township

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

Aug 1412 min read

Peters Township Market in the Park

The Peters Township Market in the Park has been bringing the community together at Peterswood Park each Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. since May 27, and will continue through Aug. 26. It features fresh produce, locally made goods, handcrafted items and specialty foods from regional vendors. Hosted by Peters Township Parks & Recreation, the weekly event offers residents a chance to shop local while enjoying a relaxed evening in the park. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Aug 121 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 celebratory graphic on a dark purple background. At the top, text in large, pink, shadowed letters reads, "Peters Township Police Department". Below it, in smaller white letters, it says, "Earns National Recognition for School Safety Excellence". The bottom half of the image features a group portrait of seven uniformed Peters Township School Resource Officers, standing with arms crossed or at their sides, smiling. They wear black tactical uniforms, caps, and vests, with patches clearly visible on their sleeves.

Peters Township Police Department Earns National Recognition for School Safety Excellence

The police department’s School Resource Officer program has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 NASRO Model Agency Award—honoring its exceptional commitment to school safety, education and mentoring. When students walk through the doors of Peters Township schools each morning, they are greeted by more than police officers. They are welcomed by mentors, educators, counselors and guardians—an approach that has now earned the Peters Township Police Department one of the hi

Aug 113 min read

A promotional graphic with the text "KILN IT" in large bold letters, with "WITH KINDNESS" below it on a dark green rectangular background. The image features three ceramic items on a shelf: a large bowl on the left, a larger bowl in the background center, and a small, filled candle vessel in the foreground right, all sharing a consistent blue-teal drip glaze.

Kiln It with Kindness

A Peters Township mom turns her passion for pottery into a warm, community-centered boutique. Sometimes, the right moment doesn’t arrive with a grand plan—it shows up in the form of a “For Lease” sign on a familiar street. For Samantha McVicker, that moment came while driving along Peters Township’s Valleybrook Road last winter. What she saw sparked something she had been carrying for years: a quiet but persistent dream of opening her own boutique. “I wrote my first business

Jun 32 min read

A dynamic stage shot during a performance of "Finding Nemo, JR." at Peters Township Middle School. In the center, a student in floral flare pants and a yellow fringed vest strikes a pose with one arm raised. To the right, another student in an orange shirt gestures toward them. The rest of the cast is spread across the stage, including a student in a wheelchair and several others in colorful costumes, all looking on or singing. The scene is illuminated by bright blue overhead stage lights.

Peters Township Middle School Presents Disney’s ‘Finding Nemo, JR.’

This year’s PTMS musical was“Finding Nemo, Jr.” and it featured a cast and crew of more than 100 students who brought the Australian sea to life with impressive props, colorful scenery and creative costumes. Audiences were encouraged to participate—and they did not disappoint! Everyone who attended will always remember that “fish are friends.” PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Apr 151 min read

A wide, straight-on exterior shot of the historic Venetia School, a three-story red brick building with a symmetrical design and large multi-paned windows. The central entrance features bright red double doors under a crenelated brick parapet. A small paved walkway leads to the entrance, and several dark wooden benches are situated on the lawn to the left. The sky is overcast, and the surrounding landscape shows bare trees and patches of melting snow.

A Century of Standing Tall

The historic Venetia School has evolved from a rural schoolhouse into a vibrant community hub—remaining an important part of the community for 100 years. Long before it became a gathering place for community groups and local events, the historic Venetia School building stood at the heart of a growing township. The land where it sits today was first occupied in the 1700s by James and Joshua Wright—among the earliest settlers in what would eventually become Peters Township. As

Apr 152 min read

Jude Glover, dressed in a white tunic with a red sash as Jesus, stands center stage singing during the production of "Another Miracle." To his right, Sylvia Youshack as Mary and another actress look on with emotional expressions, while Leo Pietroforte and another male performer stand to the left in patterned biblical robes. They are performing in front of three arched backdrops painted with blue skies and mountains.

Leap of Faith

A grandfather’s music, a grandson’s vision and a cast of young performers came together to produce and perform an original musical rooted in faith and collaboration. Jude Glover (center) portrays Jesus with Sylvia Youshack (right) as Mary and Leo Pietroforte as Lazarus. “Another Miracle” premiered in February at Carnegie Stage in downtown Carnegie, marking the first time the original musical had ever been fully produced and staged. The invitation-only performances were not th

Mar 33 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 family of three stands on the grassy bank of a pond on a sunny day. A man in a pink t-shirt smiles at the camera, a girl with a blue dress holds up her fishing rod with a fish on the line, and another girl with a pink top and shorts stands beside her, smiling.

Reeling in Fun at PT’s 26th Annual Fishing Derby

The 2025 PT Fishing Derby was another splash of success this year, thanks to the McMurray Rotary and the many families who came out to...

Sep 22, 20251 min read

Peters Township High School Fencing Club celebrates a winning season.

En Garde

Peters Township High School Fencing Club celebrates a winning season. Alex Brown, Alex Zimmerman, Tyler Weyandt For the fencers of Peters...

Jul 25, 20252 min read