Natalie Gloady
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Natalie Gloady

Digital Strategy Manager, Reimagine Main Street

Natalie has worked and played in Washington County her entire life. She currently serves as the Digital Strategy Manager for Reimagine Main Street and on various local nonprofit boards and committees. In her free time, she can be found discovering new coffee shops, wineries and locally-owned boutiques with her friends and fur baby, Poppy, as well as yelling at sporting events. Natalie is a Waynesburg University Department of Communication graduate.

2023 O-R Best of the Best: Part I

The annual Best of the Best Awards celebrates the best businesses, organizations, people and more that the local community believe deserve to be named the best! This annual event is hosted and organized by the Observer-Reporter and warrants more than 450,000 nominations and votes each year! Check…

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Honoring Our Soldiers & Sailors

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free,” said Dan Lipinski. We all know that Veterans Day is a time to…

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Experience: West Alexander Scare Fair

Are you an adrenaline junkie and love finding the scariest haunt around each Halloween season? Look no further than the annual West Alexander Scare Fair that takes place every Friday and Saturday in October at the West Alexander Agricultural Fairgrounds. Doors open at 7:00PM and close at 11:00PM…

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Experience: Corks and Kegs

Corks & Kegs is Washington County's premier craft beer festival and has become an annual statement for the tri-state region. This year the event is Aug. 26-27. This two-day festival welcomes craft beer, wine and spirits enthusiasts to Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to taste and savor goodies all…

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Experience: The Washington County Agricultural Fair

“There's something that feels all-American about a county fair.” The Washington County Agricultural Fair is Aug. 12-19 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This annual event welcomes thousands of people, animals, and other homegrown and crafted goods for a week of fun, music, carnival rides…

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Experience: The Adios

Looking for a fast-paced and exhilarating summer day? Stop at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows on Saturday, July 29 for the 57th Annual Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids — an event held annually since 1967 and Pennsylvania's largest harness race, which includes 16 elite harness racing events…

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Experience: Whiskey Rebellion Festival

If you like events centered around history, the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, happening July 7-8 in downtown Washington, PA, is definitely something you should add to your calendar. The Whiskey Rebellion Festival celebrates the heritage and unique character of the region by focusing on the…

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Experience: Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival

Get ready to taste the best food on four wheels at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival — taking place May 26-28, 2023 at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. More than 50 of the region's best food trucks will be in attendance, plus live music and entertainment, craft beer and wine, regional…

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