Borough of Donora

05/29/2026

Please REVIEW the following Rules and Regulations regarding Recreational Fire Pits within the Borough of Donora. The Borough of Donora has a NO BURNING ORDINANCE however, if you have an approved Fire Pit and Fire Pit Permit, you are permitted Recreational Fires provided that you comply with the Regulations. Fire Pit Permits are subject to Revocation for failure to comply. Donora Fire Company

05/28/2026

05/21/2026

Fayette Waste just informed us that residential pickup for today will be delayed by one day. They apologize for any inconvenience.

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05/19/2026

The Borough of Donora would like to Thank Washington Financial for their $2,500.00 donation to the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the incorporation of the Borough of Donora.

05/17/2026

Donora Historical Society Presentation - Industrial Boomtown, The Founding of Donora

INDUSTRIAL BOOMTOWN - The Founding of Donora, Pennsylvania.Presen...

04/29/2026

Get ready, Donora — our **125th Birthday 5K Run/Walk** is almost here, and the celebration is going to be unforgettable! 🎂 🥳 🎉

📅 Saturday, May 2nd, 2026**
Join friends, family, neighbors, and visitors as we kick off a full day of hometown pride, history, and community fun.

# # # 🎽 **5K RUN/WALK SCHEDULE**
**8:00 AM** – Race Registration opens
**10:00 AM SHARP** – Run/Walk: Ready… Set… GO!

# # # 🎉 **AFTER THE RACE — THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES**
**12:00 PM** – **FREE LUNCH** for all participants & guests
**12:00 PM** – **Live Stream with Donora’s Sister City in Slovakia** (Updated time to accommodate international time differences)*

**1:00 PM** – Donora Historical Society & Smog Museum presents
**“Donora Industrial Boomtown”** — a special look at our rich industrial heritage

**3:00 PM** – **Open House** at the Donora Historical Society & Smog Museum
Explore, learn, and celebrate the stories that shaped our town

# # # 🎈 **WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE**
This isn’t just a race — it’s a birthday party for the town we love. Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, eating, learning, or reconnecting, you’re part of what makes Donora special.

Let’s celebrate **125 years of community, resilience, and hometown pride** together.

🏁 **See you at the starting line!** 🏁

04/19/2026

🚨 A very special Thank You to everyone who helped make today's Downtown Street Clean-up a huge success! 🚨

We want to give a heartfelt shout-out to:
⭐ Councilwoman Pavelko
⭐ Councilman Rands
⭐ Councilman Bishop Wilson
⭐ Borough Administrator Thornton
🌟 Our dedicated Donora Street Department: Dean, George, and Carson
🧡 And all the wonderful citizens who volunteered their time today

Because of your hard work and dedication, our downtown area is now gleaming with 125th pride! Together, we successfully removed SIX commercial truck loads of garbage from the downtown streets.

🐉 The Borough of Donora is bigger than just downtown, so here's a friendly reminder to all our citizens: Let’s continue to help keep Pennsylvania beautiful! 💐🌈

Compostable materials like paper aren’t as much of a concern (though they’re still trash), but please make sure to properly dispose of metal, glass, and petroleum products like plastic in a trash can - never leave them out.

Thank you again to our amazing cleanup team! Your efforts make Donora shine. 🌞

Sincerely,
The Borough of Donora