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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Recap of the 27th Annual Hermitage Holiday Parade We can’t thank our community enough for making the 27th Annual Hermitage Holiday Parade such a success! Every year, this event brings together groups, performers, volunteers, and community members to celebrate the holiday season, and 2025 was no exception. A tremendous amount of work goes into preparing and organizing the parade, from float creation to coordinating performers and volunteers. Your dedication and spirit helped bring the magic of the holidays to life throughout our city. Pictured: 2025 Holiday Light Parade Grand Marshal David George (Photo Credit: Bernie Harry) For a full list of float winners, visit our website or check out our Facebook page. Thank you again to everyone who made this event possible — we look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
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Hermitage Leadership Honored with PNDC Improvement Movement Award Local leaders recognized for their impact on Mercer County’s growth
Leadership for the City of Hermitage were honored to receive the Improvement Movement Award from Penn Northwest Development Corporation (PNDC) at the PNDC Annual Meeting held at Thiel College. PNDC is Mercer County’s lead economic development organization and celebrated its 40th Anniversary this year. The city is proud to partner with PNDC to help grow Mercer County. Pictured with County Commissioners Ann Coleman, Bill Finley and Tim McGonigle, are City Manager Gary Hinkson, Assistant City Manager Gary Gulla, and Director of Business and Community Development Mark Longietti.
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Hermitage WPC Plant Honored for Innovation The Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce presented a Phoenix Award in Innovation to the City of Hermitage Water Pollution Control Plant for its Food Waste to Energy program, which transforms food waste into electricity to help power the facility. Plant Superintendent Wayne Convert accepted the award at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. 🎥 Watch the video to hear Wayne share more about this impactful program
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Together We Can – Countywide Food Drive! In addition to the City’s participation in the Mercer County Food Bank’s Truck Full of Hope event, we are also supporting the countywide Together We Can Initiative throughout November & December!
How to Help: - Donation Bin Location: Outside the City Treasurer’s Office (through December 18th)
- Goal: Help local families in need this holiday season
Monetary Donations:
If you’d like to contribute financially, contact the Mercer County Food Bank at 724-981-0353 or visit mercercountyfoodbank.org to learn how you can help.
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City of Hermitage Sponsors 2025 Fall Cybersecurity Summit The City of Hermitage proudly sponsored the 2025 Fall Cybersecurity Summit, held at Thiel College and presented by the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center (PCC), headquartered at LindenPointe. The event brought together high school and technical students from across the region to hear from industry, education, and military panelists about careers in cybersecurity. The PCC offers hands-on training programs that lead to CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications, along with remote classes, college credit, internships, and career support. These programs are designed to help fill the growing cybersecurity skills gap while creating local employment opportunities. Learn more at pacybersecurity.org.
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Discover America’s Cowboy Country – 8-Day Adventure Join the City of Hermitage Parks, Recreation, and Community Events for an unforgettable 8-day guided adventure through the American West, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Mount Rushmore, Badlands, Custer State Park, and more! Dates: September 1–8, 2026
Pricing: Double $4,249 (save $250 if booked by Mar 1), Single $5,449, Triple $4,199
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners included
Includes: Round-trip air from Pittsburgh, hotel transfers, guided tours Activity Level: Moderate – walking 2–3 miles/day, stairs and hills on select days Register by March 1, 2026: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1372431
More info: https://hermitage.net/477/Bus-Trips-Travel
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City of Hermitage Weekend Getaway to Nashville Looking for a fun getaway this spring?
We’re heading to Nashville, March 20–22, and you’re invited! - Book Your Ride: $236 covers your round-trip ride — no driving, no parking worries.
- Reserve Your Room: $299 per night (plus taxes & fees) — take advantage of our block of discounted rooms, a steal compared to $500 regular rates!
Bring a friend, share a room, and make it a mini adventure.
Early bird pricing ends Jan 7 — reserve your seat today! Join our Nashville trip → Register Here! Check out our other trips planned for 2026: Bus Trips & Travel
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Save the Date: Winter Solstice Fire & Yule Log Join us Sunday, December 21, from 4:30–7:30 PM at Rodney White Park for a festive evening! Enjoy live music (5–7 PM), horse-drawn wagon rides, and food & beverages as we celebrate the season with the burning of the Yule Log.
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New Partnership Brings Pet Food Support to Local Families Tails of Hope and Mercer County Food Bank are excited to announce they have joined together with the national non-profit Feeding Pets of the Homeless to expand our local community services by collecting pet food for animals of people in need of food assistance. Both Tails of Hope and Mercer County Food Bank will serve as collection sites with the Food Bank serving as the distribution center through their programs and set distribution times. For more information on how to become a Donation Site or contribute, visit petsofthehomeless.org or call (775) 841-7463
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Top Tier Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening in Hermitage Congratulations to Top Tier Credit Union on the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their newest branch at 2790 E. State Street, across from Diehl Chevrolet. Based in Clarion, PA, this marks their fifth location. The Hermitage branch offers a full range of financial services including checking and savings accounts, CDs, auto loans, mortgages, and home equity loans.
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DFS Celebrates 40 Years of Community Impact Diversified Family Services (DFS) recently marked its 40th anniversary with a ribbon cutting at its Hermitage office, located at 5454 E. State Street. DFS provides vital community-based services for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, proudly supporting over 100 clients and their families across the region.
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Weekly Yard Waste Collection Ends Soon! 📢 NOTICE TO CITY OF HERMITAGE RESIDENTS
Yard waste is collected as part of your regular curbside pickup each week through the second week of December. Green-lid yard waste carts or biodegradable bags may be placed at the curb on your regular collection day. There is no limit to the number of biodegradable bags a household may set out. For more information, visit: https://www.hermitage.net/235/Yard-Waste-Collection
Or contact:
Aiken Refuse – www.aikenrefuse.com – 724-758-9400
City of Hermitage – 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 - December 9: Lawrence County Recycling/Solid Waste Dept., Gettings Annex at Lawrence County Courthouse, New Castle, PA
Accepted Items: Holiday Lights, Books. Thermostats, Shoes, Plastic Bags & Film, Media, VHS Tapes, Cassette Tapes, CDs and DVDs, Floppy disks Unacceptable Items: Cell Phones, Fluorescent Tubes, CFLs, Electronics, Paint, Chemicals, etc. and Batteries
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Go Paperless and Reduce Waste! Tired of getting another sewer bill in the mail each month? Make life easier — and a little greener — by signing up for Automatic Payments for your sewer account. Automatic payments for your current month’s sewer charges can be securely deducted from your checking account. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month, or the next business day if the 5th falls on a weekend or holiday. Sign-up forms are available at the Municipal Building and online (PDF).
Please note: past due balances are not automatically deducted and will continue to accrue penalty and interest. Download a Direct Debit Authorization Form Here: Click here to download
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Tire & Household Appliance Recycling – Updated Guidelines & Reminders Hermitage residents can dispose of old tires, household appliances, and electronics at the City Garage, 5250 Virginia Road. Proof of residency is required. Tires: - Limit 4 per visit; no rims or dirty tires accepted
- NEW: Call Aiken Refuse at (724) 758-9400 x5 before drop-off for a confirmation code (effective Feb 1, 2025)
- No tag required for drop-off; free of charge
Household Appliances: - Appliances with digital components/circuit boards are considered e-waste and require an e-waste tag (see our Electronics Recycling Guidelines for details)
- Older appliances with mechanical controls (e.g., turn-dial microwaves) are white goods and may be dropped off at no cost
- Small appliances (blenders, mixers, toasters) may be disposed of with a $2 excess waste tag for curbside collection. Drop off at the City Garage is free.
- Appliances containing Freon must have doors disabled, Freon removed, and be properly tagged by a certified technician
- For tagged items, call Aiken Refuse to schedule pickup
Electronics Recycling (Covered Device Recycling Act): - Includes computers, monitors, peripherals, TVs, and most digital appliances
- Collection hours: 1st & 3rd Friday, 7 AM–Noon at the City Garage (call ahead: 724-342-0210)
- E-tags must be purchased before drop-off
Additional drop-off options: Best Buy, Goodwill, Staples (call for details).
More info: https://www.hermitage.net/229/Electronics-Recycling
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Need Information on Garbage Services? For all your questions about garbage services, including pickup schedules, holiday adjustments, and contact info, visit the following links: Find all the details you need and stay informed about your waste collection services!
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Got questions about City of Hermitage services?
The City of Hermitage chatbot, available on our website homepage, is a convenient tool for finding quick information about City services and operations. Just type in a few keywords like permits, trash collection, or recreation events to get started. Please remember: the chatbot is not live support and is not monitored 24/7. Do not use it to report emergencies—those should always be directed to the appropriate emergency services. The chatbot is designed to assist with City of Hermitage information only, so it won't have answers about other cities, private businesses, or services not provided by the City (such as water, natural gas, or local income tax processing). Trouble finding an answer to your question? Click the Contact Us button on our homepage or check out our FAQ’s page
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Stay Connected to the City with Ease! The City makes it easy to stay informed and access services with the SeeClickFix mobile app - Submit service requests
- Complete forms and applications
- Get city notifications
- Access community updates
Download the SeeClickFix App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once installed, search Hermitage, PA to get started. It’s more than a support app—it’s your go-to tool for staying engaged with your city 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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