Let's face it: The weather is getting chillier whether we like it or not, and rain and snow are on their way. Parents, we know how hard it is trying to fill a whole day or weekend with indoor activities for the kids, so that's why this blog is a little longer than usual. No matter if it's a chilly…
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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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“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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Mingo Creek Craft Distillers, producers of Liberty Pole Spirits, celebrated the Grand Opening of their new distillery campus on July 15, 2023. Visitors can book a tour of the new campus, which is located near Hollywood Casino at The Meadows and just four miles from the original distillery in…
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The National Duncan Society Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale takes place on Saturday July 8th, 2023 from 10am-4pm (with a 9am preview) and Sunday July 9th, 2023 from 10am-3pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds: 2151 N.Main St., Washington PA 15301. This annual event is hosted by the…
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The National Road Pike Days Festival is an annual festival that commemorates the historic National Road, the first federal road commissioned in the United States which contributed to the establishment of settlements from the East to the West. This year’s event will take place May 19-21, 2023 along…
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Enjoy the history of Washington County for FREE on May 7, 2023 by visiting one or all six participating museums through this biennial Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency event. Everyone is invited to visit Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, the…
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When wanting to discover information about a destination it’s easy to turn to Google for the most common information available. But, if you are interested in digging a little deeper to uncover the “hidden gems," books are certainly the best way to go. Thinking of taking a dive into some…
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Take 23 covered bridges, a picnic lunch, a full tank of gas and what do you have? Road trip! Scattered throughout Washington County, Pennsylvania are almost two dozen of these charming symbols that are a stunning reminder of days gone by. While the fall foliage is in full bloom, now is the perfect…
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Are you interested in Washington County or local industrial/environmental history? If so, Donora has a hidden gem for you — the Donora Smog Museum. The Donora Smog Museum, which is operated by the Donora Historical Society, features a collection of archived materials that document the “Donora…
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