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Night Market Recap Thank you for another incredible Night Market season! We are so grateful to all the vendors who participated and to everyone who came out to support our local artisans, farmers, musicians, and culinary vendors. Special shoutouts to Tim Dye, Steve Vuich, The Aura and Max and Jane for making this season unforgettable! We had a blast connecting with our community, and we can't wait to see everyone again next year! In the meantime, mark your calendars for our upcoming events: the Holiday Light Parade on Nov. 23rd and the Winter Solstice celebration on Dec. 21st. We hope to see you there! |
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PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll Visits Hermitage On October 4th, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll visited Hermitage, where he was welcomed by city officials, community members, Senator Michele Brooks, and Representative Parke Wentling at the Hermitage Athletic Complex. During his visit, he announced two PennDOT Multimodal Transportation grants totaling $680,000, which will fund a trail connection from the Lorenwood Drive neighborhood to the complex, improve Lorenwood Drive, and extend trails within the complex, addressing safety concerns raised by residents. Secretary Carroll also toured the Wheatland neighborhood, where he discussed potential funding opportunities to improve poor road conditions in the industrial area.
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The City of Hermitage Welcomed White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. The City of Hermitage was pleased to welcome White House National Cyber Director, Harry Coker, Jr., and his team to the eCenter@LindenPointe. The Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, headquartered at the eCenter, hosted the Director and his team. The PCC trains high school and college students, as well as adult learners, for careers in cybersecurity fields. Following the meeting, Director Coker offered public remarks at a gathering that included a panel discussion with local educators. Additionally, the team conducted a Student Listening Session and an Ecosystem Roundtable to gather input from local students, educators, and workforce development professionals.
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The City of Hermitage Launches First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program The City of Hermitage launched a First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program on September 16, 2024. The program offers a $5,000 grant to assist first-time homebuyers, which will be paid directly to the closing agent. To qualify, applicants must not have owned a home in Hermitage in the past three years, purchase a single-family home as their primary residence, and complete a bona fide transaction with Realty Transfer Tax. Applications are available at the Hermitage Municipal Building or online, and must be submitted in person. The program is first-come, first-served and will close after 15 applications. Please visit https://www.hermitage.net/187/Community-Economic-Development for details and to download an application For more information, contact Mark Longietti at 724-981-0800, Ext. 1130 or mlongietti@hermitage.net.
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The City of Hermitage DEK Hockey Rink is officially open to the public! • Hours: 7:00 AM – 7 PM (During daylight hours only) • Location: City of Hermitage Athletic Complex, 750 S Darby Rd • Cost: Free and open to the public • Private Rentals: $20/hour. You can reserve the rink for private events through our ActiveNet software here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofhermitage/home Want to get involved or start a league? Please email parks@hermitage.net, and we’ll pass your contact information along to the Hermitage Area Hockey Association organizers. Get out there and enjoy the rink!
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Rejuvenate with Our All Levels Flow Yoga: New Time & More Dates! Discover our All Levels Flow Yoga Series with an exciting update—new time and added dates! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm for a revitalizing yoga experience designed for all skill levels. Date: Classes start August 20th Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Cost: $10 Location: Whole Life Services, 1565 E State Street, Hermitage, PA Now there's even more opportunity to find balance and tranquility in your week. Please bring your own yoga mat, as mats will not be provided. Reconnect with your inner self and embrace the calm amid life’s busyness. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofhermitage/home
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Get Ready for the Hermitage Holiday Light Parade! The Hermitage Holiday Light Parade is coming on Saturday, November 23rd at 6pm! Applications and info are now available on our website. We’re excited for another fantastic year of festive fun and glowing lights! Thanks to everyone who participates—let’s make this parade sparkle! To download a parade registration form from our website, please visit: https://www.hermitage.net/180/Parks-Recreation
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Historical Society Christmas Tree Tours The annual Christmas tree tours at the Stewart House will commence after Thanksgiving. These tours are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: - November 30 and December 1 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- December 6 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- December 7 and 8 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- December 13 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- December 14 and 15 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Everyone is invited to enjoy the festive decorations and holiday spirit at the Stewart House.
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Valley YMCA Events Find them on their website: Valley YMCA (Select the “Valley” branch for the Hermitage location). Find them on Facebook at “VALLEY YMCA.”
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Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools Earns Prestigious "A" Ranking from Niche Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools has received an "A" ranking from Niche, recognizing the hard work and excellence of its students, faculty, and staff at St. John Paul II Elementary School and Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School. This prestigious rating reflects the school's outstanding education, faith-centered community, and supportive environment, making it a top choice for families. The school community is proud of this achievement and remains committed to providing high-quality education for all students.
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Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Facility Congratulations to the Shenango Valley Animal Shelter (SVAS) on the Groundbreaking Ceremony for its planned, new building at Lynnwood Drive, Hermitage, adjacent to Tails of Hope. SVAS is a nonprofit, no-,kill shelter that promotes adoption, and a new building is needed to replace its current, outdated building, and to properly care for the animals. Contributions toward the new building are still being received and the shelter may be contacted at 724-342-5834 or found on the web at https://sv-as.com
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Reinhardt's Insurance Agency Celebrates 120th Anniversary Congratulations to Reinhardt's Insurance Agency which celebrated its 120th anniversary on September 20th. Located at 3775 East State Street, Hermitage, PA, Reinhardt's has 18 employees and provides a wide variety of business and personal insurance products. Ryan Tyson, President of Reinhardt's is pictured. The agency may be reached at 724-342-2291 or found on the web at https://reinhardts.com
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Grand Opening of Express 80 at 3035 Lynnwood Drive, Hermitage, PA Congratulations to Express 80 on the Grand Opening of their location at 3035 Lynnwood Drive, Hermitage, PA. Express 80 provides a litany of truck maintenance and repairs for over-the-road trucks, including tires, oil changes, electrical issues, alignment, diagnostics, transmission, suspension, and AC. They can be reached at 724-609-9999 and can be found on Facebook.
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New Additions to Hermitage: Starbucks and Hunger Station Grill Open Their Doors Starbucks recently opened its second Hermitage location at the corner of East State Street and Buhl Farm Drive, on the property formerly occupied by Denny’s. The location includes a drive through and a beautiful outdoor patio. Of course, the full Starbucks’s menu is available at the new location including a variety of hot, cold brewed and iced coffees, lattes, espressos, flat whites, macchiatos, and mochas, as well as other beverages, and breakfast and bakery food options. Hunger Station Grill has opened its Hermitage store at 2431 East State Street, at the Hermitage Towne Plaza near Plaza Pizza. Hunger Station is the place where the rich flavors of the Mediterranean meet American traditions. They offer a variety of platters with a choice of meats over rice, chicken wings and tenders, a fries with various toppings, appetizers and beverage choices. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and can be reached at 724-308-6425 and found on Facebook. |
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Proper Recycling of Plastic Bags and Film Plastic bags are recyclable but should not be placed in curbside bins, as they can damage recycling equipment. Instead, take plastic bags and film to designated drop-off locations, often found at local grocery, department, or hardware stores. Visit www.abagslife.com to find nearby drop-off points and for more information on what types of plastic bags and film are accepted. To reduce plastic waste, consider using reusable cloth or paper bags when shopping. Local Plastic Bag/Film Recycling Locations: Giant Eagle Lowe’s Target Wal-Mart Always check with a location before bringing your material there. |
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City Garage Electronics Recycling Program: Covered Devices and E-Waste Collection Covered Devices, including monitors, peripherals, desktop and laptop computers, and televisions, can be recycled at the City Garage on Virginia Road. Collection occurs year-round on the first and third Friday, 7 a.m. to Noon, excluding shutdown days. Schedule drop-offs by calling City Garage at (724) 342-0210 and purchasing a $20 tag per electronic item For more information on the City's recycling, yard waste and garbage collection services, please visit https://www.hermitage.net/224/Recycling-Solid-Waste
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Tire & Household Appliance Recycling
Hermitage residents can dispose of old tires and household appliances at the City Garage on Virginia Road, with a limit of four tires per visit and no cost involved. Proof of residency is necessary, and residents must call ahead to arrange drop-off. Accepted items include tires (without rims or dirt inside), all household appliances. Appliances containing Freon must have doors disabled, freon removed and properly tagged by a certified technician. Contact the Hermitage Municipal Building for more details at 724-981-0800.
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Hard-to-Recycle Events Monthly H2R (Hard-to-Recycle) events are held at various participating locations around Mercer and Lawrence County. These recycling events are free to residents. Collection days are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am – 1pm. For a list of 2024 locations, please visit our website HERE Please note, this program is for residential households ONLY. Questions about countywide recycling programs? Please visit HERE
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Manage Your City of Hermitage Bills Online Did you know you can easily manage your City of Hermitage bills online? Pay your Sewer Bills and General Invoices securely using credit card or e-check through our Online Bill Pay Site. Visit www.hermitage.net and click on the 'Online Bill Pay' button on our homepage. Create a login, choose your bill type, and search using your Bill Number. Please note that online payments are not available for Per Capita tax and real estate tax payments at this time
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A Friendly Reminder Regarding Real Estate and Per Capita Tax
Per Capita and Real Estate tax payments cannot be made online. Residents can pay in person (cash or check), mail a check to the City of Hermitage, or use the drop box outside the Municipal Offices. For more information, visit: https://www.hermitage.net/237/Treasurer |
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The See Click Fix platform offers access to the following city resources: - Initiate requests or express concerns effortlessly through the accessible "Start Request" button.
- Include multiple photos when submitting a request.
- Access our website, social media platforms, and online form submission.
- Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Search 'See.Click.Fix' and add Hermitage, PA as your hometown.
Too many apps? Utilize our desktop site to file a request at https://www.hermitage.net/421/Report-a-Concern
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Hermitage Fire Community Connect The Hermitage Fire Department proudly introduces Hermitage Community Connect, a new initiative aimed at enhancing community connections and improving emergency response through a dynamic website integrated with incident response software. Residents and Business owners are encouraged to provide vital details in advance, ensuring emergency responders have crucial information at their fingertips for a more efficient and tailored response. Click HERE to register
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