City of Monongahela

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

Mondays are better when the Steelers win!

09/14/2026

Need a to fly domestically or enter federal buildings? Here’s what to bring:

1 Proof of Identity (Passport or Birth Certificate)
1 Proof of Social Security Number
2 Proofs of Residency
& Proof of Name Changes (if applicable)

Check your documents NOW so you're ready!

You can also use another form of federally accepted ID, like a passport.

More info: pa.gov/REALID.

09/14/2026

🍂 Upcoming Important Days 2026 🎉

So many special days are getting closer in 2026, and the excitement is building fast! From the First Day of Fall to Halloween, Fall Back, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and New Year 2027, there’s so much to look forward to. ✨

Here’s what’s coming up next:

🍂 8 Days Until Fall — September 22, 2026
🎃 47 Days Until Halloween — October 31, 2026
🕐 48 Days Until Fall Back — November 1, 2026
🦃 73 Days Until Thanksgiving — November 26, 2026
🕎 81 Days Until Hanukkah Begins — December 4, 2026
❄️ 98 Days Until Winter Solstice — December 21, 2026
🎄 102 Days Until Christmas — December 25, 2026
🎆 109 Days Until New Year 2027 — January 1, 2027

The cozy, festive season is getting closer every day. 🍁💛
Which upcoming day are you most excited for?

09/14/2026

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09/14/2026

🎶 OLDIES DANCE — MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎶

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, October 3rd?

Come out and join the Volunteer Fire Department of Carroll Township for another OLDIES DANCE at the Carroll Township Social Hall!

Whether you’re coming with your spouse, your significant other, a group of friends, or just looking for a fun night out — we want to see you there!

🕺 OLDIES MUSIC & DANCING
🎶 Featuring DJ Dennis Wince
🎵 You request it — he will play it!
💃 Couples, line dances & MORE!
🍔 Food and beverages available for purchase
🥤 B.Y.O.B.
🎟️ Tickets are only $10.00

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM

📍 Carroll Twp Social Hall
132 Baird St.
Monongahela, PA

🎟️ Tickets can also be purchased Monday nights from 5:30–8:00 PM at the Social Hall.

For tickets or more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 Jean: 724-632-2110

🔥 HERE’S WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP 🔥

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!

You don’t have to follow our page to have a great time at this dance. Tag your friends, share this post with your family, send it to your dance partner, and help us spread the word!

Let’s fill the Social Hall, turn up the oldies, and have a great night together!

Come support your local Volunteer Fire Department while enjoying a night of music, dancing, food, friends, and fun!

Saturday, October 3rd — we’ll see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺

09/14/2026

City officials, friends and relatives unveiled a historical marker Saturday at Fourth and Main streets in downtown Monongahela to honor hometown NFL legends Fred Cox and Joe Montana. Shown, are Cox family members, Al Macugoski, Kerry (Cox) Macugoski, Susan Cox Biasco, Bonnie Cox and Peggy Cox. Photo...

09/14/2026

When cold weather arrives, most gardeners assume their pepper plants have reached the end of the road. 🌶️ But peppers aren't naturally destined to live for only one growing season, and that opens an interesting possibility. Instead of starting completely from scratch next spring, certain plants can be carried through winter and given another chance. It requires some preparation, careful timing, and a different approach from simply bringing a garden pot indoors.

The reward could make the extra effort worthwhile when warm weather returns. Before tossing your strongest pepper plants onto the compost pile, consider whether they're actually finished growing yet.