In The Towns

Kick it up a notch

PART ONE: Summer is make-or-break time for many of the small businesses in our towns, along the trails, and in the city’s most festive neighborhoods. This summer, many entrepreneurs are thinking big. We’re hearing business pioneers talk about being “booked through the fall,” hitting “a nice, aggressive number” or even “picking up a whole new population” of customers. So for … Continue reading

2017 Emlenton Summer Festival

Save the date for the 2017 Emlenton Summer Festival on July 7-9! The festival will be held on Prospect Street in trail town Emlenton, PA. Join them for their Summer Festival, held annually the second weekend in July. The town-wide yard sale kicks off the weekend on Friday at 8am, followed by the Jr. Fishing Derby. On Saturday, you’ll find … Continue reading

Coraopolis Train Station Project

The Coraopolis Train Station was built in 189 by Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. This station serviced passengers between Beaver County and Pittsburgh. Now the station is currently undergoing renovations to restore the station for new use. The station was purchased by the Coraopolis Community Development Foundation in 2006. The goal for the project is to restore the historic landmark … Continue reading

Trailside Lodging Opens in McKeesport

On Friday, July 8, Trail Town McKeesport opened the McKeesport Hostel in Gergely Riverfront Park. The new hostel fills the much needed amenity of inexpensive lodging in McKeesport for those riding on the Great Allegheny Passage. The new hostel is operated by the McKeesport Trail Commission. The hostel was formerly used as a snack bar. Now, this building has four … Continue reading

Live Music during Heritage Days in Cumberland

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steven Leyh, Downtown Promotions Director Telephone: (301) 724-3655 ext 103 Cell: (301) 697-4095 Email: steven.leyh@cumberlandmd.gov Jam Band – Fletcher’s Grove, Fab Four Tribute – Beatlemania Now! Performing Friday and Saturday Night Concerts at Canal Place Come celebrate Heritage Days Weekend on Friday and Saturday nights with free concerts at Canal Place as part of Cumberland Comes … Continue reading