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Uniontown's Viviana's New York Pizza, located at 6 Oliver Road Suite 117, has launched a community appreciation giveaway ahead of football season. Community members can enter through Fayette County Discussions social media platforms during kickoff week for a chance to win gift cards and custom game-day pizza combinations.
The grand opening of Dick's House of Sport at Westmoreland Mall has driven single-day and weekend foot traffic numbers not seen at the complex in over ten years. The interactive anchor store — featuring climbing walls, turf fields, and batting cages — is drawing regional visitors who stay to shop and dine at adjacent stores, with further boosts from youth sports tournaments and Pittsburgh Steelers training camp in nearby Latrobe.
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg has confirmed a 142% increase in visitor attendance over the past three years. Director Silvia Filippini-Fantoni credits the surge to interactive digital integration, expanded public programming, and community-centered exhibitions highlighting regional artists — with spillover benefits for surrounding small businesses.
The City of Uniontown held a public hearing to review a comprehensive draft update to its master plan — the first complete overhaul since 2006. Key pillars include downtown revitalization, Sheepskin Trail connectivity, mixed-use zoning amendments, and establishing a dedicated city planner role. City Council is expected to vote on formal adoption this autumn.
Law enforcement agencies across West Virginia and Maryland are seeking public input regarding fraud investigations involving 23-year-old Matthew Ryan Maturo of Martinsburg, W.Va. A Berkeley County grand jury indicted Maturo on one count of felony obtaining money by false pretenses and four counts of felony fraudulent schemes. The inclusion of Monongalia County makes the advisory relevant to southwestern Pennsylvania residents engaged in cross-border commerce.
Two upcoming regional events highlight business development and community heritage in Fayette County. The Fayette Chamber Small Business Summit takes place August 21 at the Historic Summit Inn in Farmington, covering AI, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. The Unity in the Community Festival is set for August 20 at Grant Park in Uniontown, celebrating 250 years with live DJs, a basketball tournament, food trucks, and free school supply giveaways.
Two new developments are expanding options for Fayette County families and diners this month. The Village of Virtue and Victory has opened a new dedicated facility for family support services, while Patchwork Provisions has launched at 6497 National Pike in Grindstone, serving homemade Appalachian comfort food Tuesday through Sunday.
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will hold its agenda meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 AM and its monthly voting meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 AM at the Gallatin Building, with infrastructure allocations, budget adjustments, and grant applications expected on the docket.
Downtown Uniontown turned into a lively cultural celebration over the weekend as thousands gathered on Main Street for the annual Italian Heritage Festival, featuring authentic food vendors, live musical performances, accordion showcases, and heritage displays celebrating the region's historic immigrant roots.
Uniontown is taking another step toward determining the future direction of the city as officials continue work on an updated comprehensive plan addressing land use, housing, economic development, transportation and infrastructure.
The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year with the 75th Annual GABFEST, bringing together amateur radio operators, hobbyists, vendors, families and visitors for a day centered around radio communication and community.
The Fayette County Fair is wrapping up another week of agriculture, entertainment, food and family activities in Dunbar as residents from throughout the county come together for one of the region's longtime summer traditions.
The White House announced on July 24, 2026: At the EPA Headquarters on Thursday, President Trump convened utilities, data center developers, and state leaders to announce a major expansion of his administration’s historic Ratepayer Protection Pledge — a first-of-its-kind commitment… [National]
The White House announced on July 23, 2026: Today, President Donald J. Trump heralded a historic expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, bringing more than 200 additional utilities, data center developers, cooperatives, and states into this growing national commitment. The goal is… [National]
The White House announced on July 20, 2026: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For two and a half centuries, America's proud legacy has been shaped by visionaries and builders who have chased excellence and reached for the impossible. During Made in America Week,… [National]
Fayette Chamber Hosts Legislative Luncheon Connecting Business Community With Elected Leaders. The original media release is available as a PDF from the Fayette County Public Relations Initiative.
Fayette Business Education Partnership To Host 2026 National Civics Bee Regional Competition. The original media release is available as a PDF from the Fayette County Public Relations Initiative.
Fayette Business Education Partnership Hosts Mechanical Design Competition. The original media release is available as a PDF from the Fayette County Public Relations Initiative.
The White House announced on April 3, 2025: Executive Summary The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was the largest tax cut in history and a generational reform of the tax code designed to strengthen domestic investment, boost economic growth, increase take-home pay, and reduce poverty. The… [National]
