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Order a Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey from Pounds’ Turkey Farm
Allie K.The Leechburg-area farm offers fresh turkeys, homemade sides and three Thanksgiving-week pickup days
Read moreValley Tails Spotlight: Meet Roscoe and Tiny
Allie K.Get to know Paws Across Pittsburgh and two local pets looking for their forever homes
Read moreNew Ownership Brings Fresh Hope for Heights Plaza
Allie K.Harrison residents hope investment in the Natrona Heights shopping center will bring everyday shopping and gathering places closer to home
Read moreMy Pups Bus Brings Dog-Day Adventures to the A-K Valley
Allie K.The New Kensington business offers local outings for pets and free rides for selected Animal Protectors shelter dogs
Read moreJilly’s Cafe Keeps Serving Lower Burrell Beyond Market Season
Allie K.Jill Sheerer’s food truck brings a story of homecoming, fresh food and community spirit to weekend pop-ups around town
Read moreA Day in Freeport: Local Flavor, River Views and Small-Town Finds
Allie K.Coffee, small-batch baking, a longtime dive shop and live music offer reasons to spend a little more time in this river town
Read moreFree Thanksgiving Meals in Lower Burrell: Reserve by November 13
Allie K.Compassion Network offers carryout meals on Thanksgiving Day, with pickup at Bethel United Methodist Church from noon to 1 pm
Read moreA Day in Vandergrift: Breakfast, Local Shops and Historic Charm
Allie K.Longtime favorites and new arrivals offer plenty of reasons to explore this Alle-Kiski Valley community
Read moreElection Day in the A-K Valley: Where and When to Vote
Allie K.Official polling-place resources for Tuesday, November 3, plus local location changes and county contacts
Read moreFood Assistance in the Alle-Kiski Valley: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Allie K.Local food pantries, November grocery distributions, and practical support for families this Thanksgiving season
Read moreThe Pilgrim Returns to Sweet Tillies in New Kensington
Allie K.A sold-out seasonal favorite puts the spotlight on this New Kensington bakery’s family recipes
Read moreValley Tails Spotlight: Meet Enya and Numa
Allie K.Two little faces looking for a home through Orphans of the Storm in Kittanning
Read moreFall foliage colors throughout Western Pa. to be most vibrant in next few weeks
Allie K.A forecast of when fall foliage will reach its peak
Read moreLittle Goblins, Safe Adventures: Trick-or-Treat Tips for Parents
Allie K.Simple ways to keep young children comfortable, visible, and close by on Halloween
Read moreSpringdale Council Proposing Ordinance for E-Bikes
Allie K.e-bike safety and the Springdale PA e-bike ordinance
Read moreHalloween Activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley: October 27–31
Allie K.Last-minute Halloween events, haunted attractions and trick-or-treat schedules for 2026
Read moreFood Truck Brings Hearty Offerings to A-K Valley
Allie K.Smash burgers and loaded baked potatoes
Read moreHelping Our Pets: Animal Rescues and Care in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Allie K.Meet the nonprofits helping local animals and families, plus a dog and cat looking for homes
Read moreA Day in Downtown Tarentum: Shops, Food and Riverfront Stops
Allie K.Take a closer look at the local businesses and gathering places helping this Alle-Kiski Valley community move forward
Read moreBumblebee Brings Secondhand Shopping to Lower Burrell
Allie K.A new resale and consignment shop joins the Alle-Kiski Valley’s growing interest in thrifting
Read moreHome Winterizing Checklist for the Alle-Kiski Valley
Allie K.Practical steps to prepare your heat, plumbing, and outdoor spaces before winter weather arrives
Read moreAfter the Wait, Tractor Supply Is Open in Lower Burrell
Allie K.The new Greensburg Road store is fully open, with pet, garden, and farm supplies close to home
Read moreHalloween Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley, Pennsylvania: 2026 Guide
Allie K.Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treat events, movies, and local outings
Read moreFall Fun in the Alle-Kiski Valley, Pennsylvania
Allie K.New Kensington Fall Fest, Oakmont Gyro Fest, and Lower Burrell’s festival offer three October outings
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