I am very pleased with the amenities and facilities at the local library. I am presently heavily…read moreusing the library for research on a topic and I am not left wanting. All of the books that are not at the facility ship in less than two day. Materials are in good order and the computers are adequate.

The Monroeville Library very much is a hub of activity for the community! There is always…read moresomething going on for people of all ages and interests! Take a look at the calendar and you will find crafting classes (I've made jewelry, painted, made a scarecrow wreath), attended talks on local and national political issues, heard from Holocaust survivors and been entertained by magicians and musicians. They have foreign language classes, game nights and even karaoke! The upper floor is the "adult" section where they have all the books and media geared towards adults. It also houses event rooms, computers and the maker space. I think one of my favorite and unique things about this library is all the unique things you can take out. They have everything from cake decorating kits to power tools! Even outdoor games. They also have a fabric "library" where you can grab fabric, threads and patterns for free for your sewing or other project needs. The downstairs level has an events space and the children's room. The children's room is always a buzz with activity and in addition to a lot of books, they also have a puppet theater and tons of educational toys to keep your little ones occuped. The only down side to the library is that the parking lot is at the side of the building. If you have acceccibility needs, there are a few spaces close to the entrance, but otherwise you have a short walk down the sidewalk to get into the main entrance. I love our local library and hope everyone knows about and takes advantage of all of its amazing materials and services.

I was pleasantly surprised by this library. I think the layout could be better & the parking lot…read morecould also be more accessible but the library itself was large with lots to offer! They have different areas for kids, books, computers, for sale books, for rent items such as tools or cricut, rooms, and even offered food pantry items if needed. The bathrooms were dirty and small. There was a long line due to the lack of stalls. Customer service was OK. I'd come back though!

I'm rating this more as a place to go see if you are in Greensburg as apposed to actually going…read morethere to take care of any business or be in a trail. This building is beautiful! While it is impressive on the outside, just wait until you see the inside, amazing! It's hard to believe that such a breathtaking place exists in Greensburg. You have to walk through some medal detectors in the front entrance (Courthouse Square) right off the corner of N. Main Street and Otterman Street. After that you are in the annex which is nothing special at all. Once you are past the medal detectors turn immediately left walk to the end of the hall and turn left into the actual old building (the court house). Walk in front of the steps and look up at that dome and all the detail on the walls, ceilings, floors, and lighting. It is really something to see. Even the tile work on the floor is impressive. I used to work in this building and would regularly walk over to this area just to look around. Watch out though, you are not allowed to take pictures inside.

This is by far one of the most beautiful things in all of Johnstown. Which begs to differ, how can…read moresomething so beautiful have such a deadly past? The Stone Bridge has been in Johnstown since 1887-1888, built to span the Conemaugh River so that the railway could make its way to and through Johnstown. It is a thing of beauty. Johnstown, much like Pittsburgh, is laid out with two river converging to form a third. A steep hill to the one side of Johnstown with their own inclined plane. At the meeting place of the two to form the third is a park named Point Park as well, possibly the best vantage point to view this bridge. Another good spot is Festival Park which lies across the Little Conemaugh River. I'm sure some of you may have heard about the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. This bridge withstood that massive wall of water that pounded the city. Good, right? What it also withstood was all the houses, farms, trees, vehicles, debris, and people pushing against the bridge along with all that water. What wasn't great was what happened after that, in an attempt to remove that mass of items ended up starting a massive fire. Altogether combining for the deadly past part. Along with the 1889 flood, this also withstood many more floods as well, notably are the 1936 and 1977 floods that devastated the area as well. Enough with dwelling on the past. What they have done to it now can be summed up with the following. Michael Brosig, co-chair of the Stone Bridge Committee, said, "The significance of the Stone Bridge is that it stood its ground against the flood waters and altered the future of Johnstown completely and forever. It created the backdrop for the event that put Johnstown on the map. Restoring the South facade of that structure and casting LED lighting on it will certainly showcase the triumph of the human spirit in a spectacular style for all to see, enjoy and be proud of their heritage." And a triumph it is. The lighting on the bridge changes often, they have a calendar of what event they will be lighting for in case you plan on stopping by to view it. Each setting of display is beautiful. Such a great asset for the city of Johnstown to have.

Without question the best wings in Westmoreland County. I know, they are just wings. These are…read morepiping hot, crunchy, and their sweet and hot is top notch.

Norvelt VFD always does great with food. Their wings are top notch and they have the best fish fry…read morearound. The folks over there are all super friendly and we appreciate all that you do for the community!

Kecksburg Space Acorn: A Glorious Relic of the Weird That's Now Just Mildly Unsettling…read more Ah, the Kecksburg Space Acorn--Western Pennsylvania's answer to "What if aliens crash-landed but had a thing for mid-century Soviet capsule design?" This glorious, bronze-ish, nut-shaped enigma has been a staple of small-town extraterrestrial lore since 1965. Back then, it was top-tier conspiracy fuel: a UFO? A Nazi Bell experiment? A time-traveling UPS drop gone terribly wrong? Nobody knew! And that was the fun of it. But now, in a world where the Pentagon casually confirms UFOs like they're announcing a new flavor of Mountain Dew, the Kecksburg Acorn has lost a bit of its mystique. I mean, sure, it's still weird, but in a "huh, neat" way rather than an "I-need-to-wear-my-tinfoil-hat-today" way. The replica sits proudly in town, a monument to the time the government showed up, took whatever it was, and said, "Nothing to see here, folks!" (Classic.) Now, let's talk about the real treasure: the tiny, blink-and-you'll-miss-it gift shop across the street. But wait, it's not just any gift shop--it's tucked away in the back room of a tavern, like a speakeasy for alien merch. The room has the vibe of a place where you might accidentally buy a cursed doll, but instead, you'll find Kecksburg t-shirts, stickers, and possibly a few items that may or may not be bugged by the NSA. It's delightfully dingy, with just enough weird energy to make you feel like maybe you're about to learn a government secret from the guy at the bar drinking a Yuengling at noon. Verdict? 10/10, would gawk at the Space Acorn again. Go for the UFO lore, stay for the barroom gift shop, and keep an eye on the sky--because if something else crash-lands here, you'll want to be the first to say, "I told you so."

This is a cool roadside attraction worth visiting if you happen to be in the area. It is a replica…read moreof an acorn shaped spaceship that supposedly was seen here in Kecksburg on December 9th, 1965. The replica itself seems like it has seen better days. It's starting to fall apart a little bit, but the sign to read about the incident was in good shape. Also, check out the nearby UFO Store (located in near-by bar (reviewed separately)). Cheers!

The Glessner Covered Bridge built 1881 near Stoystown, Somerset Co., PA. This lovely Covered…read morebridge is 98 inches long. Water looked so beautiful and clear. There was a lovely old huge barn near by Sunday, May 19th, 2019, Tony and I was driving back home from our short overnight get away. We saw a few COVERED BRIDGES in PA this weekend and they were all painted Barn Red. This is Free of course to enjoy! Hope you get to see this lovely bridge from yester year, one day soon and enjoy it. Can you believe this beauty is 138 yrs old!!!