To Good People Who Keep Our Town Walkable, Except…

Just wanted to give a shout out to the folks who have been diligent in keeping their sidewalks shoveled this year. I appreciate it because I've been walking more, not only for the health benefits but because it just feels great to get out of the house for some fresh air. I'm also finding that...

Mid-Mon Valley towns of Charleroi, Monongahela and Donora featured in a national publication.

A professor at the University of Pittsburgh posted a link to his Twitter feed Thursday that caught me by surprise. It's a positive story about the Mid Mon Valley by Laurent Belsie of the Christian Science Monitor. The article mainly focuses on Charleroi but also mentioned are Donora, the City of Monongahela and Washington County....

WPXI Story About Monongahela African American Soldiers Who Served In The Civil War

Several folks asked how can view the story WPXI produced about the Ravioli sale sponsored by the Monongahela Main Street Program and Bethel AME church. Proceeds will pay for a historical marker to honor African American soldiers from Monongahela who fought for the United States in the civil war. What makes story unique is that...

Regarding Snow Removal On Main Street Sidewalks

The Monongahela street department did a great job clearing the streets during snowstorm Jonas this past Friday night and Saturday morning. Property owners also worked over the weekend to keep sidewalks clear in the business district with the exception of the vacant lot at 222 West Main Street (where Vocelli Pizza used to be). Just...

Monongahela Chess Park Greeting Cards Now Available

Chess Park greeting cards are now available! Each card is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" with a winter scene of Chess Park in Monongahela Pennsylvania on the front. The reverse includes a short history of Chess Park and the two churches in the background. The interior of the card is blank so it can serve...

Roundtable Discussion Will Focus on Neighborhood Revitalization, Blight In Monongahela

A very important (open to the public) meeting about neighborhood revitalization and blight in Monongahela will be held 7 p.m Tuesday August 11, 2015 at the Carroll Township Fire Hall. The following information was copied from Sen. Scott Wagner's website: Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Bus Tour & Roundtable on Neighborhood Blight & Revitalization...

Winter Flooding On Park Avenue, Monongahela PA

Just a few photos of the flooding along Pigeon Creek on Park Avenue, Monongahela March 4th and 5th 2015. These were taken shortly after the water started to recede. Click the image for a larger view. The Ringgold School District Armstrong Field shown above is mainly used as a soccer field today. Over the years...