Main Street Now Conference 2023 Highlights (part 1)

As soon as I can, I intend to post a little more about what Dan, Brad and I got from attending the Main Street Now conference, the annual national conference of the Main Street Program movement in America, in Philadelphia. 2025 National Main St. Conference, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA Mary Means … Continue reading Main Street Now Conference 2023 Highlights (part 1)

Our visitors from Scottdale and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC)

OUR VISITORS FROM SCOTTDALE A couple of weeks ago, the Monongahela Main Street Program hosted an entourage of four visitors from Scottdale, Westmoreland County. The four are involved in the leadership of the Scottdale Historical Society, and they decided to form a committee to discuss how to revitalize their downtown and preserve some of the … Continue reading Our visitors from Scottdale and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC)

The New Whistle Stop Antique Mall, Remembering Our Friends and More!

I’m attaching photos today that I took at the new Whistle Stop Antique Mall next to the New Eagle Post Office (and right by the former Twist restaurant location) on Main Street in New Eagle. The photos are from the day the new antique mall had its grand opening, on February 1st (sorry I’ve been … Continue reading The New Whistle Stop Antique Mall, Remembering Our Friends and More!

Cold Snap, Community News and Pigeon Creek Watershed Association

BRRRR! What a week! And they're saying next week is also going to be a cold one like this, except temperatures will be above freezing for three days followed by an abrupt temperature drop that will bring freezing rain and sleet again by next Friday. Anyone remember a year or two ago when it seemed … Continue reading Cold Snap, Community News and Pigeon Creek Watershed Association

Strategies to Engage Young Leaders in Main Street

OUR RECENT VISITOR GETS NATIONAL ATTENTION Just before Christmas we had a wonderful visit from Julie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Julie had Iris Peters with her, who serves as Special Projects Content Specialist on the staff of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. The National Main Street Center’s "Main Street News" decided last … Continue reading Strategies to Engage Young Leaders in Main Street

Dierkens Pharmacy and Local Eats: Your Weekend Stop

When you're in town today, stop at Dierken's Pharmacy if you need to get a prescription filled or need a broom, or today's Mon Valley Independent, or maybe some other pharmacy-type items. And be sure some time to stop in at Mon Valley Cycle, next to Dierkens. They not only repair motorcycles, but they sell … Continue reading Dierkens Pharmacy and Local Eats: Your Weekend Stop

Monongahela Welcomes New Businesses, Merry and Bright Night Recap, Milestones and More!

INTRODUCING LUXARIA HAIR STUDIO, LLC New businesses have been moving in pretty intensively in the last six months. Luxaria is a new hair salon located at 234 West Main Street, just below Sambol's Bakery, in the Hoffman Building (previous location of Mon Valley Outdoors). It's next to the Aspire to Impact Dance Studio space, a … Continue reading Monongahela Welcomes New Businesses, Merry and Bright Night Recap, Milestones and More!

Chess Park gazebo, stores moving in, last weekend’s events, World of Chocolate Tour and more!

GYROS We have gyros! Sam's Gyros is set up every Friday at the Dierkens Pharmacy parking lot throughout most of the day. Say hello to Oussama and tell him you saw it here! And have a look at that new sign he just made for his menu and prices! WORLD OF CHOCOLATE Tomorrow, Saturday, 11 … Continue reading Chess Park gazebo, stores moving in, last weekend’s events, World of Chocolate Tour and more!

Free In Person Google Training In Monongahela, Pa.

When using Google find a local Monongahela business, have you ever noticed that sometimes: the business doesn't show up at all? the business doesn't show up on Google Maps or the address is incorrect? the hours of operation are wrong? there are no photos of the business or the photos are crappy? Google search results … Continue reading Free In Person Google Training In Monongahela, Pa.

Monongahela’s WALKWORKS Public Meeting

Public meeting for Monongahela’s “WALKWORKS” Active Transportation Planning Project. The discussion has been underway all year, and our team of planners has gathered significant input, but we still want to hear from everyone! When There will be a public meeting on: Monday, May 22nd, at Monongahela Fire Hall (W. Main St. at 5th St.), 5-7PM.   What You are cordially … Continue reading Monongahela’s WALKWORKS Public Meeting