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The Westland Branch is a walk or ride from the Montour Trail at the Galati Road trailhead to Westland, where... Keep reading →

Everything from electronics to motor oil, and junk cars to batteries can be recycled locally if the right items are... Keep reading →

Appalachia is a large region that runs from the southern tier of New York through Pennsylvania, including Washington County, south... Keep reading →

Thanksgiving is a time when Americans enjoy a big meal together, count blessings, watch football and kick off holiday shopping.... Keep reading →

Where do the raindrops go when they fall on different places in Washington County? That is, after they drip off... Keep reading →

1,529 more people lived in Washington County last year than ten years ago, according to the official numbers released by... Keep reading →

Food Helpers assists people in Washington County, PA who experience food insecurity – people who aren’t able to get enough... Keep reading →

Staying in the same house or apartment for as long as possible can present issues to people as they age.... Keep reading →

Oil & coal have been crucial to the economic growth of Washington County, PA. Welcome to the Allegheny Plateau. Keep reading →

Marcellus Shale is a black rock that is buried deep underground, mostly in Appalachia. It has a low-density. It can... Keep reading →

The Washington, PA DMV handles taking a road test, getting a new drivers license, securing a REAL ID and transferring... Keep reading →

The Washington, PA Courthouse is where Washington County courts hold session. The courthouse also keeps vital records. Read on to... Keep reading →

Washington Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital that provides health care to patients in the Washington, PA area. The hospital... Keep reading →

Maffio Chiropractic Solutions took an “overly cautious” approach to providing health care during the coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19, according... Keep reading →

The destructive spotted lanternfly (SLF) is alive and flying in Washington County and four adjacent counties. Quarantines and other efforts... Keep reading →

Invasive shrubs, grass, flowers, trees or vines harm the environment, the economy and people. In their native habitats, these plants... Keep reading →

The state of agriculture in Washington County will be revealed by the Ag Census, which counts American farms and ranches... Keep reading →

Washington County is a good market area for selling timber. A large portion of the county is forested with valuable... Keep reading →

Forests are green. Green for the environment, and green for the cash they bring to landowners who sell their trees,... Keep reading →

Locally grown food and prepared goods are sold by growers and makers directly to people weekly at the Main Street... Keep reading →

The Washington County Fair is the oldest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania, dating back 222 years. Each August an estimated 50,000... Keep reading →

The Italian Heritage Festival starts with a concert Friday night and continues through the day on Saturday with entertainment, activities,... Keep reading →

A 3-mile (5K) run or walk is a great way to work out, socialize and raise money for a cause.... Keep reading →

People love their cars and car cruises. From weekly car cruises to major annual events, read through the Washingtonish.com list... Keep reading →

Close to 3,000 people are expected when the Three Rivers Quilters Annual Show returns to the Hollywood Casino at the... Keep reading →

Washington County, PA has it all for Christmas this holiday season – music, shopping, artistic performances, parades, children’s activities, a... Keep reading →

The Washington Italian Festival celebrates Italian heritage in Washington, PA this month with food, entertainment, children’s activities and Italian beverages.... Keep reading →

60,000 people are expected to flow through the streets of downtown Canonsburg over three days on September 17 to 19,... Keep reading →

Hot dogs, apple pie and car cruises can be found in Washington County, PA this summer. Keep reading →

Few people have experienced the excitement of flying in a small plane or even a helicopter like the ones that... Keep reading →

Everything you need to know about the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, which is condensed to just one day – Saturday, July... Keep reading →

Learn how whiskey is made. Ride an antique trolley. See glassware like thousands of jewels. Enter an 18th century garden... Keep reading →

The National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association Spring Show is all about old construction and farm equipment. Unless the... Keep reading →

Which antique tractor is the strongest of them all? At tractor pulls, powerful engines drag heavy weight. Large rear tires... Keep reading →

Thousands of people hunt through the tables seeking treasure at the Washington Antiques Fair, an outdoor event held on the... Keep reading →

The Washington County Fair is the oldest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania, dating back 222 years. Each August an estimated 50,000... Keep reading →

People play pickleball in the park in Washington, PA. Keep reading →

Hundreds of people from 5-year-olds to adults lace up hockey skates and play ice hockey in Washington County. High school... Keep reading →

One way to have fun and be healthier as the pandemic passes is by joining 5K run/walks in Washington County... Keep reading →

The Henry Memorial Center at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA houses the college’s gymnasium and swimming pool. The... Keep reading →

Ross Memorial Park and Alexandre Stadium is an outdoor sports facility located just outside Washington, PA. It is owned by... Keep reading →

Lew Hays PONY Field is a world class baseball & softball field situated along Park Road No. 1 in Washington... Keep reading →

Families can play golf by tossing a Frisbee on a disc golf course at Mingo Creek County Park in Washington... Keep reading →

The Vernon C. Neal Sportsplex is a versatile recreational facility in Washington, PA, that offers youth and adult sports programs.... Keep reading →

PONY Baseball & Softball for boys & girls is headquartered in Washington, PA. PONY organizes leagues & tournaments internationally. Its... Keep reading →

Washington Youth Baseball, or WYB, runs amateur baseball leagues for boys and girls from ages four through fourteen in the... Keep reading →

Wild Things Park is home to the Washington Wild Things baseball team of the Frontier League. The multi-purpose space can... Keep reading →

The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team that plays at Wild Things Park in Washington, PA. Keep reading →

Relying on a topographic map and a compass to hike around the woods is an old school approach that works... Keep reading →

Hillman State Park is a largely undeveloped state park that offers trails and hunting near Burgettstown in northern Washington County.... Keep reading →

Geocaching is a treasure hunt where individual people, families or groups of friends can seek hidden things in Washington County,... Keep reading →

Cross Creek County Park – Washington County’s largest park – is mostly a public fishing lake. It also has playgrounds,... Keep reading →

Great Outdoors Month – a month of activities in June that encourages people to get outdoors more – has started.... Keep reading →

Waymarking is like a scavenger hunt – visiting interesting places other people have found or exploring new places. Hundreds of... Keep reading →

Trees are being planted for free along Washington County streams this spring as part of a concerted effort to plant... Keep reading →

Recreational uses, fishing and drinking water are affected by the quality of the water in Washington County’s 2,000 miles of... Keep reading →

Several trails and state parks in the Washington County area are set up for cross country skiing, which grew in... Keep reading →

See the historic Mon Valley on the Greene River Trail in Greene County, PA. View the remains of former coal... Keep reading →

A leisurely walk. A run. Day hike. Bike ride. Horse ride. Cross country skiing. The Panhandle Trail in northern Washington... Keep reading →

Bird watching grew in popularity during the pandemic. It’s popular locally as birders can see a variety of birds in... Keep reading →

Dutch Fork Lake, situated in the rolling hills of western Washington County, offers outdoor recreation surrounded by forests and farms.... Keep reading →

People are walking more. It may be time for a longer walk – a hike. Keep reading →

A proposed new hiking and walking trail could pass through 22 states. Its route may include Washington County. At 14,000... Keep reading →

Along with improving drinking water and reducing flooding, healthy waterways can boost property values and lead to recreational areas where... Keep reading →

The Montour Trail – one of the longest suburban trail systems in America – travels 23 miles through northeastern Washington... Keep reading →

Riding a bike is a low-impact activity that’s easy on the knees and can lead to better health. Biking on... Keep reading →

For many people, better health starts with walking regularly. Here are places to walk in Washington County, PA. Keep reading →

Washington Park offers baseball and softball fields, regulation tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, spacious pavilions, a swimming pool, historic buildings,... Keep reading →

Canonsburg Lake is a 76-acre recreational lake located 20 minutes northeast of Washington, PA by car. It is a popular... Keep reading →

Mingo Creek County Park is a large regional park filled with trails, birds and wildflowers, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a ball... Keep reading →

Hillman State Park is a largely undeveloped state park that offers trails and hunting near Burgettstown in northern Washington County.... Keep reading →

Cross Creek County Park – Washington County’s largest park – is mostly a public fishing lake. It also has playgrounds,... Keep reading →

This can be the summer to ride a horse, pedal a bike, rent a boat, go for a walk, see... Keep reading →

McDonald Trail Station & History Center reopens for the season on April 2. It’s an important stop for people using... Keep reading →

Recreational uses, fishing and drinking water are affected by the quality of the water in Washington County’s 2,000 miles of... Keep reading →

See the historic Mon Valley on the Greene River Trail in Greene County, PA. View the remains of former coal... Keep reading →

A leisurely walk. A run. Day hike. Bike ride. Horse ride. Cross country skiing. The Panhandle Trail in northern Washington... Keep reading →

Dutch Fork Lake, situated in the rolling hills of western Washington County, offers outdoor recreation surrounded by forests and farms.... Keep reading →

Along with improving drinking water and reducing flooding, healthy waterways can boost property values and lead to recreational areas where... Keep reading →

The Pavilion at Star Lake is an outdoor entertainment amphitheater near Burgettstown in northern Washington County. It is 35 minutes... Keep reading →

People can cool off, sit in the sun and eat at the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Washington Park Pool... Keep reading →

The Washington County Fairgrounds is the site of the Washington County Fair in August and other events through the year.... Keep reading →

See & hear the fine arts at the Olin Fine Arts Center at Washington And Jefferson College (W&J) in Washington,... Keep reading →

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, located in Washington County, is a federal cemetery for military personnel & their families that... Keep reading →

Enclosed, climate-controlled malls including Washington Mall in Washington, PA came of age with the boomer generation in the U.S. &... Keep reading →

Washington Crown Center is an enclosed Washington, PA mall with chain stores, smaller retailers, food and entertainment. Keep reading →

Tanger Outlets is an open air mall located about 11 minutes north of Washington, PA. The center features brand name... Keep reading →

Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, formerly The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, is a casino and harness racing track about five... Keep reading →

Washington Park offers baseball and softball fields, regulation tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, spacious pavilions, a swimming pool, historic buildings,... Keep reading →

Canonsburg Lake is a 76-acre recreational lake located 20 minutes northeast of Washington, PA by car. It is a popular... Keep reading →

Mingo Creek County Park is a large regional park filled with trails, birds and wildflowers, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a ball... Keep reading →

At the height of the National Road, there averaged a tavern for every mile of the road to provide food,... Keep reading →

Turning grain into whiskey at small-scale distilleries was once important to the economy of Washington County and the rest of... Keep reading →

Washington County has a diverse history – as the national frontier in the 1700s, a major transportation route along the... Keep reading →

Mining continues to be a deadly job, as the recent deaths of a miner in Fayette County, PA and another... Keep reading →

Taverns were indispensable to the westward movement of America. Drivers worked hard through the day and needed a place to... Keep reading →

Before the Revolutionary War, the British built forts near Washington to protect themselves as they moved west into land where... Keep reading →

The Black Horse Tavern was an historic tavern in Canonsburg, PA that may have been involved in the start of... Keep reading →

The Globe Inn was an unimposing stop along the National Road in Washington, PA, best known for the grand visit... Keep reading →

Washington’s DeLloyd Thompson piloted a plane higher than anyone else had, flew fast & performed amazing loops, drawing large crowds... Keep reading →

More than one hundred Victorian era homes in East Washington contribute to the identity of the Washington, PA area. People... Keep reading →

Following the American Revolution, a primitive form of Protestant Christianity was attractive to people living on the frontier – which... Keep reading →

At the Greene County Coal Miners Memorial along Interstate 79, a plaque memorializes miners who died in a brutal underground... Keep reading →

The Henry House is a two-story stone building constructed in early 1800s. It stands at its original location, which is... Keep reading →

Coal mining is dangerous. The Marianna Mine was built to be the safe. The mine was a year old on... Keep reading →

The National Road was the first federally funded highway in the U.S. Referred to as “The Road That Built The... Keep reading →

A few people were shaken awake around 2:58 in the morning on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Keep reading →

The Washington Trust Building is an historic commercial building in the main business district of downtown Washington, PA. Keep reading →

History made Washington, PA what it is. The Washington County Historical Society is an inspirational group of people who preserve... Keep reading →

At one time, Pennsylvania was the center of oil production in the world. The Washington Oil Field, in Washington, PA,... Keep reading →

Relying on a topographic map and a compass to hike around the woods is an old school approach that works... Keep reading →

Geocaching is a treasure hunt where individual people, families or groups of friends can seek hidden things in Washington County,... Keep reading →

Covered bridges used to be indispensable for going places. Thousands and thousands of them were built from wood across the... Keep reading →

Interest in Halloween is growing. More people are expected to participate. Spending on Halloween costumes, decorations, crafts, accessories and jewelry... Keep reading →

This can be the summer to ride a horse, pedal a bike, rent a boat, go for a walk, see... Keep reading →

People can enjoy the outdoors in Washington County by participating in a handful of activities scheduled this year at Cross... Keep reading →

A variety of nature activities are scheduled through the year at Mingo Creek County Park. Some are for preschoolers or... Keep reading →

Wildflowers look awesome in the spring with their vibrant colors. They bring a fragrant smell. They’re also part of crucial... Keep reading →

Waymarking is like a scavenger hunt – visiting interesting places other people have found or exploring new places. Hundreds of... Keep reading →

Several trails and state parks in the Washington County area are set up for cross country skiing, which grew in... Keep reading →

Bird watching grew in popularity during the pandemic. It’s popular locally as birders can see a variety of birds in... Keep reading →

Trick or Treat is being held on Halloween for the second year in a row – Sunday, October 31, 2021.... Keep reading →

Apple cider, pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, Halloween movies, treats, ghostly tales, and even haunted history wait for people during the... Keep reading →

People are walking more. It may be time for a longer walk – a hike. Keep reading →

Getting a remote control model plane into the air and keeping it there is exciting for people who fly out... Keep reading →

Sure, you’ve driven to Washington County’s covered bridges – but what about the tunnels in the area? Washington County needed... Keep reading →

Riding a bike is a low-impact activity that’s easy on the knees and can lead to better health. Biking on... Keep reading →

For many people, better health starts with walking regularly. Here are places to walk in Washington County, PA. Keep reading →

Trick or Treat happens on Halloween in 2020! October 31st falls on a Saturday. It will be different because of... Keep reading →

Look at the stars during a Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory! Keep reading →

With under 1,000 students, the Fort Cherry School District is a small school district in northern Washington County. Students stay... Keep reading →

Citizens Library has lent books to the people of the Washington, PA area for a century and a half. Keep reading →

The Canon-McMillan School District enrolls more students that any other school district in Washington County. It is a suburban school... Keep reading →

Students at Chartiers-Houston School District score above the state average in reading and math tests, often take college-level courses, graduate... Keep reading →

Western Area Career & Technology Center goes beyond the classroom to provide hands-on technical training. The center serves students in... Keep reading →

More than twenty people died in Donora, PA in October 1948 from five days of smog that left them unable... Keep reading →

See blacksmiths work with fire, throw an ancient spear and look at the oldest known inhabited place in North America... Keep reading →

Following the Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States, the new government needed money to pay war debts.... Keep reading →

About 3,200 students attend Trinity Area School District in Washington County, PA. The district’s enrollment draws from a range of... Keep reading →

Research – not just doom scrolling through posts in a social feed to see what fits one’s biases – happens... Keep reading →

The “loveliest glass in America” was produced by hand at the Duncan & Miller Glass Company in Washington, PA. Thousands... Keep reading →

With under 2,000 students, the Washington School District is a small urban school district. Keep reading →

The Bradford house in Washington, PA, was built by a local businessman and lawyer who became a leader of the... Keep reading →

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum offers a living history experience in Washington, PA. Visitors can touch the exhibits and go for... Keep reading →

History made Washington, PA what it is. The Washington County Historical Society is an inspirational group of people who preserve... Keep reading →

On the 65th anniversary of the LeMoyne Community Center in Washington, PA, Executive Director Linda D. Harris spoke about her... Keep reading →

People turn out for the Whiskey Rebellion Festival in July. It’s one of Washington County’s main tourism draws. Tourism is... Keep reading →

The Washington Branch of the NAACP, a civil rights organization, is working to create a local Citizen Police Review Board,... Keep reading →

The LeMoyne Community Center gives underprivileged children in Washington, PA a positive outlet. It is building on the legacy of... Keep reading →

A 50-acre farm just north of Washington, PA provides shelter & sanctuary to dogs, cats & horses who need special... Keep reading →

The Goodwill Industries thrift store in Washington, PA is always accepting donations. Keep reading →

Through Washington Hospital & 40 off-site locations, Washington Health System (WHS) provides urgent care, diagnosis & surgery, outpatient care, wellness,... Keep reading →

Blueprints is a nonprofit agency in Washington, PA that works to solve poverty, help their clients achieve stability & meet... Keep reading →

Transitional Paths to Independent Living, abbreviated as TRPIL, is a Washington, PA, organization that removes common barriers experience by people... Keep reading →

The Brownson House is a non-profit organization that provides recreation and education in Washington, PA. Keep reading →

The United Way of Washington County funnels money to programs in the county, helps people volunteer and supports efforts for... Keep reading →

City Mission provides 160 beds for homeless men, women and children. Along with sleeping arrangements, the people at the mission... Keep reading →

Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid helps residents of Washington County with legal issues related to public assistance and other income-benefit cases,... Keep reading →

Around 1,000 people in Washington County open their homes each year to dogs and cats they adopt from the Washington... Keep reading →

History made Washington, PA what it is. The Washington County Historical Society is an inspirational group of people who preserve... Keep reading →

Chartiers Township, PA – one of the fastest growing municipalities in the county – is a residential and rural area... Read sponsored content →

Southwest Washington County has been losing population and its tax base for years. A community effort is changing that. Keep reading →

North Strabane Township is a fast-growing upper middle class community in Washington County, PA with a mixed suburban/rural feel. Keep reading →

East Washington, PA is a residential community that is surrounded on three sides by the City of Washington. An estimated... Keep reading →

Canton Township, situated adjacent to & west of Washington, PA, offers people who live there a suburban/rural feel. Keep reading →

North Franklin Township in Washington County, PA is a largely residential community with a healthy commercial center & rural stretches.... Keep reading →

South Strabane Township is a growing residential and commercial area. The area is filled with restaurants – cheap restaurants, business... Keep reading →

Washington, PA, is a city located in Washington County in southwestern PA. Keep reading →

Covered bridges used to be indispensable for going places. Thousands and thousands of them were built from wood across the... Keep reading →

The County Line A is a north-south bus that connects people in central and northern Washington County. The bus transits... Keep reading →

Every year, thousands of flights take off from the Washington County Airport in Washington, PA. Hundreds of people work there.... Keep reading →

Take the Local B Bus to get to shopping centers. The bus leaves the Transit Center 7 times a day.... Keep reading →

Freedom Transit’s Shared Ride Program provides public transit for seniors and people with disabilities to go places. It’s different from... Keep reading →

The Local A Freedom Transit route provides bus service to the City of Washington, PA including Washington Hospital, several apartment... Keep reading →

Sure, you’ve driven to Washington County’s covered bridges – but what about the tunnels in the area? Washington County needed... Keep reading →

As people head back to the office after working from home for the last year and a half during the... Keep reading →

Henry Covered Bridge is a popular historic bridge that crosses Mingo Creek. It is located in Mingo Creek County Park,... Keep reading →

Drive across an historic covered bridge at Mingo Creek County Park. Keep reading →

Ride the Freedom Transit bus to work, school, a medical appointment, shopping or any reason at all. Keep reading →

The National Road was the first federally funded highway in the U.S. Referred to as “The Road That Built The... Keep reading →

Coal has brought jobs and wealth to Washington County for two hundred years. Keep reading →

The Pennsylvania Mining Complex is the largest active underground coal mine in North America. It is far larger than Manhattan... Keep reading →

See the last of those old, hard-to-get-rid-of computers, television sets and household appliances. Keep reading →

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is more than 1,100 local businesses that employ nearly 23,000 people. Keep reading →

Into the Woods, a musical that cleverly weaves together several storybook fairy tales, will be performed in Washington, PA as... Keep reading →

This is as real as it gets – a stage play at Little Lake Theatre Company in North Strabane Township,... Keep reading →

See & hear the fine arts at the Olin Fine Arts Center at Washington And Jefferson College (W&J) in Washington,... Keep reading →

The Washington Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is a full symphony orchestra based in Washington, PA, that plays music people are familiar... Keep reading →