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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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How many drive-in movie theaters are open around Somerset County? Here's a list.
Pennsylvania shares a long history with the drive-in movie theater. For more than 75 years, generations of families and friends across the Keystone State have piled into cars and gathered under the stars to watch movies on a giant outdoor screen. There are about 29 drive-in theaters still in operation in Pennsylvania, more than any other state in the U.S. except New York. Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre in eastern PA, which opened in 1934, is the nation's oldest drive-in still in operation. More local events: When Seven Springs's 2025 events are planned, how much tickets cost Three of the nation's top 10 drive-in movie theaters are in Pennsylvania, according to voting results announced May 21 by the USA Today 10BEST 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. Shankweiler's Drive-In earned second place in the public voting, while Mahoning Drive-In in northeastern PA placed fifth and the Evergreen Drive-In in Mount Pleasant placed ninth. In the Laurel Highlands region of western Pennsylvania, there are seven drive-in theaters in operation, located in Cambria, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland counties. National Drive-In Movie Day is celebrated June 6, on the date that the first drive-in theater in the U.S. opened in 1933. So join in the celebration and visit one of these local drive-in movie theaters this summer – but take some cash along to pay admission, as credit cards aren't usually accepted at the gate, and be sure to visit the theater's concession stand for popcorn, snacks and beverages. Fresh, local food: Somerset County farmers' markets have almost reopened for 2025. When, where they'll be Brownsville Drive-In, 6229 National Pike, Grindstone. 724-785-7190. It offers two movies each on three separate screens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m., first movie begins at dusk. Cash only, no credit or debit cards accepted. Concession stand available. Movie schedule and other information are posted at Erwin's Comet Drive-In, 151 Morrell Road, Dunbar (near Connellsville). 724-628-6160. Shows two movies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m., first movie starts at 8:50 p.m. Cash only for admission and concessions. No pets, alcoholic beverages or drugs allowed on theater property. Movie showings and other information are posted online at or Evergreen Drive-In, 309 Drive-In Lane, Mount Pleasant. 724-547-4747. Two movies are shown on each of two separate screens, seven days a week. The ticket booth opens at 7:30 p.m. and the first show starts at dusk. Cash is required to purchase movie tickets; no checks or credit cards are accepted. Guests must stay at the screen they paid admission for; switching screens is not permitted at any time due to movie industry regulations and safety concerns. There are two concession areas to purchase food and beverages; no outside food, alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted. Pets are allowed in certain areas and they must be on a leash. Show schedule and other information can be found at or Bar-Ann Drive-In, 1815 Springhill Road, Portage. 814-736-9450. Two movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights, rain or shine. The ticket booth is cash only. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first movie starts about 8:50 p.m. The concession stand accepts credit and debit cards for food purchases only – no movie tickets can be purchased. Updated information available at or Hi-Way 219 Drive-In, 425 Theatre Road, Carrolltown. 814-344-8684. Two movies are shown on Friday and Saturday nights, rain or shine. The ticket booth is cash only. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first movie starts about 8:50 p.m. The concession stand accepts credit and debit cards for food purchases only – no movie tickets can be purchased. Look for updates on movie schedules and ticket information at or Thrilling rides: Kennywood ranks in the top 10 amusement parks in a new poll. It also has the best coaster Silver Drive-In, 1664 Scalp Ave., Johnstown. 814-266-9177. Two movies are shown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Gates open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. First movie starts at dusk or about 8:45 p.m. Concession stand with food and drinks for purchase. All sales are cash only; the drive-in does not accept checks, debit cards or credit cards. Follow their Facebook page or Instagram page, or call the drive-in for showtimes and weather updates. Palace Gardens Drive-In, 225 Indian Springs Road, Indiana. 724-465-9032. This drive-in is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025. Two movies are shown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Box office opens at 8 p.m., show starts at dusk. All sales are cash only. No outside food or glass bottles are permitted. Visit for the show schedule and more information. This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Drive-ins near me: The screens open around Somerset County
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
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Westmoreland County drive-in screen destroyed by Tuesday's storm
The rubble left behind from the original Evergreen Drive-In movie screen, built in 1947, is a testament to how strong the winds were on Tuesday. 'One of the neighbors said it lifted up in the air,' said Joe Warren, Owner of Evergreen Drive-In. 'It almost looked like, he said, like the Wizard of Oz when the house was flying.' Warren said this is actually the second time the screen has been damaged by storms this year! 'Middle of March, I guess, when tornado winds went through the area. It damaged it internally, but it didn't take it over,' he told Channel 11's Andrew Havranek. Warren said after that damage in March, he was planning to replace the screen this year and have a celebration to retire screen one, since its the original that was built in 1947 for the Ruthorn Drive-In. He was with the electricians inside the screen just an hour before the storm on Tuesday. They were looking to see what internal mechanics could have been saved for the new screen. 'It could have been [bad], but I think honestly, I'm smart enough, I wouldn't have gone in there during that storm,' Warren said. The good news, Warren said, is no one was hurt, and the screen didn't damage anyone else's property. He also said the drive-in is still ready to go this weekend, with screens two and three. But, he said, it will be tough this summer without all three screens running. 'We will replace it. It's going to take some time,' Warren said. 'The best case scenario, if this would have to happen, would have been at the end of our season but it's going to be a challenge now during the peak of our season, now, the summer months.' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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02-05-2025
- Climate
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Westmorland County residents urged to report storm damage to local emergency management coordinators
Severe storms ripped through Westmoreland County on Tuesday and residents are still feeling the impact. The original Evergreen Drive-In movie screen, built in 1947, is a testament to how strong the winds were on Tuesday. 'One of the neighbors said it lifted up in the air,' said Joe Warren, Owner of Evergreen Drive-In. 'It almost looked like, he said, like the Wizard of Oz when the house was flying.' RELATED COVERAGE >>> It's just one example of the widespread damage across Westmoreland County from Tuesday's storm. 'We had approximately 220 downed electrical wires, 116 or so downed trees as of Tuesday night,' said County Commissioner Doug Chew. 'There's likely more that are still coming in as people tell their emergency management coordinators.' Chew said the 911 center had more than 5,000 calls on Tuesday. That's five times the normal daily call volume. 'Between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, there were approximately 400 calls per hour,' Chew said. Now, as the county continues to clean up the damage, Chew said it's important to report it as soon as possible to your local municipality's emergency management coordinator. This could help the county reach a threshold to declare a countywide emergency and get additional funding. 'That's the biggest piece of advice,' Chew said. 'Opening up an emergency declaration for the whole county could help a lot more than just one person, it would help all of their neighbors and themselves, both.' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
