In coal-mining towns in southwestern Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century, immigrants from eastern and southern Europe brought Christmas traditions with them that included special food, decorations and faith-based practices.The Coal and Coke Heritage Center at Penn State Fayette, The ...
In the midst of a sometimes hectic holiday season, local churches and faith-based organizations are once again asking people to pause and remember the Christmas story through live Nativities and creche displays.Here is a list of those known to be scheduled in the area:n Central Christian ...
Featuring evergreens, ornaments and toys, the Fayette County Historical Society is inviting the public to take a glimpse at “Visions of Christmas Past,’’ a new exhibit that celebrates holiday traditions.The exhibit can be seen at the Abel Colley Tavern and Museum, located along Route 40 ...
The Lion Players of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, want audiences to experience the Christmas spirit during their production of “Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles” on stage Dec. 1 and 2.As a part of the Lion Players’ season, the Christmas shows are a way for the cast to do ...
Total: $662.89Goal: $25,000ĢƵ readers are giving the 2016 Give-A-Christmas drive a good start by donating $652.89 to the campaign in a collection taken last Friday at UniontownĢƵ Five Corners intersection.In addition, a reader sent in a $10 donation to bring the total to $662.89 ...
The annual Christmas story about a little boy who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun, will take to the Pittsburgh Stage in “A Christmas Story the Musical” Nov. 22-27 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh as part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series.Actor Chris Carsten, who ...