THE BRIDGE IS A SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN BEAVER COUNTY TO FEEL HOPEFUL AND SEEN AND NOT ALONE; WHERE WE BECOME ACTIVE TOGETHER AND WORK TO DISMANTLE THE HARMFUL THINGS WE’VE HISTORICALLY SAID ABOUT OURSELVES.
"Tomorrow: Aliquippa"
By Andrew Stepke for The Bridge
Photos by Erin Ninehouser for RiverWise
While cars fly by Aliquippa on Route 51, they may not know what lies beneath the highway, or who made it. Under the overpass is the home of Guy Ruff III's newest mural — a gigantic art installation celebrating the community of Aliquippa.
The painting features four children standing in heroic poses, wearing long capes that blow in the wind. The children stand tall in black and red — the Aliquippa colors — greeting newcomers and familiars alike as they pass through.
The mural is part of "The Tomorrow Project," a three-community pilot program of The Genesis Collective (TGC) that creates public art throughout the county.
The project features community listening sessions, where residents are asked what they want in their town in 10 or 20 years.
Artists with a connection to that community are asked to submit their work based on the resident response from those listening sessions. A panel of judges chooses the artist, and TGC works alongside community partners to get a specific location for the public art installment.
The Beaver Falls installment will be completed this summer, and the third will take place in Ambridge next year.
BIL/IRA Implementation Digest for June 10, 2024
By Ohio River Valley Institute
The Ohio River Valley Institute is a think tank focused on lasting job growth, clean energy, and more inclusive civic structures for northern Appalachia. Click the link below or on the image above to learn more about new projects in PA under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Live Music and Other Fun! (June 17–30)
Summer Reading Program is taking place throughout the Beaver County Library System from June 8 to Aug. 3 and is open to children and adults.
June 18: West Hills Symphonic concert at 7 p.m. at Hopewell Park.
June 19: Juneteenth from 3–7 p.m. at Stage 1011 outside Brighton Music Center in New Brighton.
June 21: Friday Night Flea Market from 4–8 p.m. at Bradys Run Park Ice Arena in Brighton Township.
Groove 'n Grub live music by reggae band Truth and Rites, food trucks and vendors, from 5–9 p.m. at George Washington Plaza in Monaca.
Poor Man's Podcast Comedy Showcase at 7:30 p.m. at Bullseye Brewing in New Brighton.
Falls Friday Market from 4–8 p.m. at Falls Park, 1301 Seventh Ave. in Beaver Falls. .
June 23: Beaver County ABATE’S Children’s Hospital Bike Run, with close to 300 bikes expected. Registration 10 a.m. at Jus1 More Sports in Beaver Falls. Kick stands up at noon. Honky Tonk Heroes perform country-rock from 4–7 p.m.
June 27: Summer Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Midland Park, behind Lincoln Park on 11th and 12 Streets. Shop small and support local vendors! (Vendors wanted.)
June 28: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods and Entertainment Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Continues same hours June 29–30.)
Season 3 premiere of Uncommon Concerts and Conversations, 7 p.m. at Uncommon Grounds Cafe with Uncommon Worship, featuring local artists Keea Dorsey and Jason Washington, Sr., plus food. The free event is sponsored by The Genesis Collective.
Elias Khouri performs at 8 p.m. at Fermata Brewing in Ambridge.
June 29: Beaver County Boom and Boom on The Bridge! at 9:45 p.m. fireworks above the Rochester-Monaca-Bridgewater area with an 8:30 p.m. concert on the Veterans Memorial Bridge starring national country act Chris Lane.
Some Opportunities for Kids this Summer!
Beaver County Job Opportunities and News: Follow PA Career Link Beaver County on Facebook.
Beaver County Rehabilitation Center: BCRC offers mental health services for all Beaver County residents. The program, called Aurora, is a resource for anyone with a mental health diagnosis who needs additional assistance in developing hope. Watch the Facebook Reel here. More info about Aurora available here.
Beaver County Crisis Help-Line: 1-800-400-6180 and 724-371-8060, or text 988.
Soup Kitchens: For a list of free meals available to the community, view the link here.
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Volunteer firefighters in Beaver Falls
The photo shows the first Beaver Falls volunteer fire company, according to the Little Beaver Historical Society on Facebook. No date is listed.
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