The communities of Southwestern Pennsylvania started the Christmas season on a joyful note over the weekend. Washington County got into the spirit with the Observer-Reporter Holiday Market. There were plenty of vendors in Washington on Saturday for those ready to do their Christmas shopping. ...

All photos by Jon Andreassi/Observer-Reporter Huge crowds poured into Canonsburg Thursday morning for the 61st annual Greater Canonsburg 4th of July Celebration. The festivities began with a parade down Pike Street featuring local fire and police departments, elected officials and veterans ...