The funding for public water in Darlington Twp. will hopefully help rural Darlington residents without previous access to a municipal source. Other benefits would include a secondary water source to help nearby East Palestine in case of worsening conditions. Read more.
Most of Pennsylvania’s 52 county agencies responsible for protecting older adults are failing, in varying degrees, to swiftly review complaints of suspected abuse or neglect and craft plans to keep people safe — in some cases, even in emergencies, a Spotlight PA investigation found.
Lanternflies are unfortunately a common find in Western Pennsylvania. However, Penn State researchers claim numbers should hopefully drop for the invasive species. Learn more.
Our friends at The Genesis Collective and Whitted Media, whose owner, local artist/podcaster/storyteller Seth Whitted recently converted the former Stray Cat Studios in Beaver Falls to a Content House for creatives of all kinds are gearing up for a big reveal: a beautiful new mural that speaks to the hearts and vision of the city's residents.
Join them - and the artist, Spooly Miles, for a community celebration on Aug 3rd. at 4 PM at 509 7th Ave. RSVP/share on Facebook.
Famous for providing books to young children, Dolly Parton’s library program is starting up in Beaver County. The monthly program will begin on August 1st at the Cool-Back to School Event at the Beaver Valley Mall. Learn more or register here.
Aug. 9-11: San Rocco Foundation Celebration featuring live music, traditional Italian food, babydoll dance, sauce competition, mass, procession, fireworks and much more! An Aliquippa tradition. $3.
Details: 6:30 to 10:30 PM at Saint Francis Cabrini Campus, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Aug. 13: New Brighton Night Market in the NB Business District featuring late night shopping, live music, food trucks and giveaways. Free!
Details: 5 to 9 PM at 1031 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
Aug. 23: Women's Polo Match benefitting the Women's Center and Shelter of Beaver County. Night game with concessions, raffle baskets, 50/50 and more! $5.
Details: 8 to 10 PM at the Darlington Polo Field, 3476 Darlington Rd, Darlington, PA 16115
Stage AE recently became the first Pittsburgh concert venue to provide a permanent “sober space” at all of its events. The North Shore entertainment site partnered with local sponsors to make the resource available at its indoor and outdoor shows. The space debuted earlier this month. The sectioned-off area will be available to all event attendees, and no special ticket is required to use it. Read more.
New to Beaver County? Recently turned 18? Haven't voted recently but want to check and see if you're still registered? The Pennsylvania Department of State has set up quick and easy ways to register to vote or check the status of your registration.
If you're not following the Little Beaver Historical Society on Facebook, you're missing out! We were delighted to see this gem showing the construction of the bridge that carries (now 376) expressway traffic over the park.
The Bridge is a project of
The Bridge is a prototype for what RiverWise envisions as a growing center for relevant community news + resources for Beaver County residents.
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