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Johnstown, PA
100Events this week
17Free things to do
79New spots
87New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Johnstown

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 100 events, day by day →

Flea Market

Saturday 8am · Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

2026 Swissvale Mile

Saturday 9am · The Swissvale Mile

Downtown Indiana Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat

Saturday 9:30am · IRMC Park · Free

Troy Hill Community Clean-Up Series

Saturday 10am · Troy Hill Citizens Park · Free

Saturday 10:30a Castle Shannon OA Meeting

Saturday 10:30am · St Paul of the Cross Parish - St Anne Church 400 Hoodridge Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1748, United States

New in Johnstown

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

3 Shears

Beauty

Fresh cut confidence: Whether you need a clean cut, dimensional color, foils or an ombre refresh, 3 Shears pairs skilled stylists with a serene, relaxing vibe.

fhcsalon.com ↗

Precious Metals & Diamond Co

Shopping

Shiny things, sorted: If you're ring hunting or just want a necklace that actually gets compliments, Precious Metals & Diamond Co in nearby Johnstown has a big selection at wallet-friendly prices, from Gabriel & Co.

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The Phoenix Tavern

Restaurants

Homemade since 1973: Historic Cambria City staple The Phoenix Tavern keeps things truly homemade with locally sourced beef burgers, hand-tossed pizzas that sometimes get a cheeky mac and cheese crown, and wing sauces worth hoarding.

thephoenixtavern.com ↗

Johnstown’s best businesses

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The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Johnstown

The five stories Johnstown readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Second daily train service to begin in November at Johnstown station

    Second daily passenger train service will begin in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in November, expanding rail service in Cambria County and adding another option for travelers to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and beyond.

    Full story at wjactv.com ↗

  2. No License, No Plate, No Limit: The E-Bike Boom Is Outrunning the Law

    The number of e-bikes, e-scooters and other high-powered "e-motos" is increasing, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPC).

    Full story at tristatealert.com ↗

  3. Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles Death After Unvaccinated 39-Year-Old Woman Dies

    A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has died after testing positive for measles, marking the sixth death linked to the ongoing outbreak.

    Full story at hitechub.com ↗

  4. Bill to regulate kratom sales and ban synthetic compounds passes Pa. House • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

    Members of the Pennsylvania state House have unanimously passed a bill that would regulate natural leaf kratom products and ban the sale of synthetic compounds derived from the substance.

    Full story at penncapital-star.com ↗

  5. Pennsylvania Sets Auction of 6,000 Unclaimed Items

    Pennsylvania will auction approximately 6,000 unclaimed items online on Oct.

    Full story at mychesco.com ↗

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