Happy weekend, Westmoreland County! In today’s happening-today edition: Summer concerts in the park, a ducky race fundraiser, and a tribute to Elvis + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer events lineup: Irwin’s summer Concerts in the Park return, with Sunday shows at 6 p.m. at Irwin Park, plus monthly church burger bashes and free museum admission for Westmoreland library cardholders -- get all the details.
Budget plan takes shape: Kiski Area School Board approved a 3.2% tax hike for Westmoreland County and a 5.5% cut for Armstrong for 2026-27 after a split vote, funding a K-12 ELA curriculum -- read the full story.
Local pharmacist makes a difference: Blairsville’s pharmacy desert ended when Indy Drug Co. opened in May by Murrysville’s John Pastorek, as lawmakers debate a single administrator model for pharmacy benefits across Pennsylvania’s state-funded programs -- read about the policy debate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Camp without the haul: Fox Den Acres Campgrounds has the easy button for a quick nature fix, with a pool, fishing lake, playground, game room, and a quirky wildlife museum, plus full-hookup sites and legit big-rig pull-throughs. Perfect for last-minute plans when your backyard just isn’t cutting it.
Make Date Night Count: Craving a local splurge that actually delivers? The Venue leans hard into ocean-to-plate goodness and classic steakhouse comfort, think seafood towers, day-boat scallops, and a 16-ounce aged ribeye, plus a legit wine list and creative cocktails to match.
Greensburg fairway fix: If your clubs are gathering dust, Totteridge Golf Club delivers a pure Rees Jones-designed links-style round with rolling hills, elevated tees, and those wide-open Western PA vistas locals brag about. Sneak in nine or go full 18, then ride home feeling smug about your short game.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Ligonier Country Market @ Ligonier Street (Latrobe) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Whether you’ve been loyal since the first heirloom tomato or you just go for the kettle corn, the Ligonier Country Market is setting up in downtown Latrobe on Ligonier Street. Same farm-fresh haul, new backdrop, and a shorter walk to good coffee.
🎉 Block Party @ Norwin Public Library (Irwin) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Summer break calls for a block party the library can get behind, complete with free play, interactive stations, and all the kid energy you forgot existed. Let the little ones burn it off while you trade small talk, sip coffee, and call it literacy.
🦆 Ducky Race Fundraiser and Nature Festival @ Irwin Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing brings the town together like a watershed fundraiser cheering on rubber ducks at Irwin Park. Adopt your speedster for $5 from Irwin Borough office or Westmoreland Conservation District, or snag one on the day. The festival is free, for all ages, and charmingly ridiculous.
🌻 Sunflower and Bee Shadowbox @ Eclectique (Latrobe) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for decoupage at Eclectique, where Sue Baker of Chalked With Love by Sue guides you through a sunflower-and-bee shadowbox, stained with Dixie Belle Voodoo gel. Forty bucks covers all supplies for a 12x12 wall piece, and class size is a cozy ten.
🎤 Tribute to Elvis @ Club' Pure Imagination (Irwin) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Whether you wore out your Elvis 45s or just know every word by osmosis, Walt Sanders delivers a sincere, high-octane tribute that favors heart over hokey jumpsuits. Expect greatest hits, tight musicianship, and an intimate, nonsmoking room with bar stools, pub tables, and nostalgia.
💍 Always Adorn Jewelry Pop Up @ Cattfeinated Cat Cafe (Greensburg) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Always Adorn is popping up in the lounge with sterling, stainless, and Miyuki beaded pieces that are cute without trying too hard. Think everyday-friendly, splash-proof sparkle, the kind you forget to take off, then get complimented on repeatedly. Wallets warned, hearts happy.
🎸 Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute @ Hempfield Park (Greensburg) | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Uncaged channels the Zac Brown Band you belt in the car, all tight harmonies, road-trip fiddles, and feel-good swagger. Think Chicken Fried, Colder Weather, and a room that knows the choruses better than the Wi-Fi password. Close your eyes, it is the real thing. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Westmoreland County report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 14 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis well-maintained, one-owner 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on a quiet cul de sac and backs to wooded greenspace for extra privacy. The 2011 addition adds a spacious great room and game room off the kitchen, plus a lower third garage. Inside, cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, and an updated shower bring style and function together.
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