BEAVER COUNTY
County Offices
Beaver County Courthouse
Beaver 724-728-3934
www.co.beaver.pa.us
Chamber of Commerce
250 Insurance Street, Suite 300
Beaver 724-775-3944
www.beavercountychamber.com
Major Highways:
Routes 60, 65, 68, 168, 51; Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike)
Nationally recognized for its serene, family oriented communities, Beaver County blends small-town intimacy with prime resources for business and industry. Those who have settled in this beautiful region truly believe they have discovered the best of all living environments—an attitude of pride that reaches into the school system, community planning activities, the service sector, and civic organizations. Joe Namath is a native of Beaver County, once the star quarterback of the Beaver Falls Area High School team.
Like many areas of Pennsylvania, the region was once devoted to agricultural activity. Over 660 farms still remain, adding a rural flavor to the countryside and amassing a total value of $21 million in crops, livestock, and milk alone. This vital area has not only developed a sophisticated network of highways, railroads, airports, and rivers that connect with major arteries, it enjoys quick and easy access to the bustling industrial corridor that leads to the Pittsburgh International Airport. In fact, outstanding accessibility is one of the region’s most obvious assets.
Services
Beaver County maintains fifteen local school districts as well as the Beaver County Vocational Technical School, working together to provide students with superb instructors and the most progressive learning technologies and facilities possible. The possibilities for higher education close to home include the convenient two-year institution, the Community College of Beaver County. Other choices include Geneva College and the Beaver campus for Pennsylvania State University. Within the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, a diversity of other colleges and institutions offer degrees and certifications that meet every educational need.
Residents of Beaver County also benefit from the presence of a hospital that is included under the umbrella of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center system, one of the finest medical and research institutions in Pennsylvania. UPMC Beaver Valley is a 183-bed acute-care hospital with a wide variety of specialties that include the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute at Beaver Valley; UPMC HomeCare, UPMC West Outpatient Surgery Center, and a full spectrum of community education and health-screening programs.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to Beaver County will find abundant resources that include generous parcels of rich land as well as attractive, affordable housing. The region’s quiet, tree-shaded neighborhoods punctuated with porch swings, flower beds, and carefully landscaped yards are reminiscent of the best of “early America.” Even though the communities are keep stride at the forefront of western Pennsylvania’s progress, the boroughs and cities have managed to preserve a small-town feeling. PTA meetings, potluck dinners at the neighborhood school, and shop owners who know their customers by name are just a few of the hallmarks of daily life.
Outdoor enthusiasts can take their time exploring the four state and county parks, collectively providing facilities and opportunities skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, bridle trails, ballfields, tennis, ice-skating, and relaxing in secluded niches. Wonderful historic sites like Old Economy Village in Ambridge are often listed on the National Historical Register site. County fairs, quilting shows, performing arts, state game lands, wave pools, civic war re-enactments, year-round ice-skating, shovel-riding contests, antique shops, and winery tours are all part of the kaleidoscope of attractions and activities that make Beaver County an idyllic place to call home.
Beaver, Monaca, Brighton, Center
Municipal Offices
Beaver Borough
724-773-6700
www.beaverpa.us
Monaca Borough
724-775-9600
http://monacapa.net
Brighton Township
724-774-4803
www.brightontwp.org
Center Township
724-774-0271
Chamber of Commerce
724-773-6504
The townships of Brighton and Center, with 19 and 15 square miles respectively, combine with neighboring Beaver and Monaca Boroughs to blend the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of a rural setting with a progressive attitude and vibrant, welcoming neighborhoods. Beaver remains the county seat, a largely residential community with a small business district, historic sites, and beautifully landscaped parks—original “squares” from the 1790s. Serving as a retail center for the area, Monaca Borough is home to the Beaver Valley Mall located off route 51, where residents can stroll along the outdoor strip mall or browse through the indoor shopping center that mixes department stores, specialty shops, and eateries. Good schools, affordable real estate, small-town friendliness, and modern conveniences enhance the quality of life.
Chippewa, Beaver Falls, New Brighton
Municipal Offices
Chippewa Township
724-843-8177
www.chippewa-twp.org
Beaver Falls City
724-847-2808
New Brighton Borough
724-846-1870
http://newbrightonpa.org
Chamber of Commerce
724-775-3944
www.beavercountychamber.com
A rural atmosphere of rolling hills harmonizing with residential neighborhoods, Beaver County Airport, and bustling commercial activity makes the 16 square miles of Chippewa Township attractive to newcomers. While agriculture plays a strong role in the economy, a number of companies have joined the list of new arrivals over the past decade. Excellent transportation efficiencies, the retail center of Chippewa Mall, and a selection of living environments that include serene countryside or friendly small boroughs ensure a high quality of life. Outstanding parks and recreational facilities include campgrounds, tennis courts, golf courses, Darlington Polo Field, and state game lands for superb hunting and fishing. Beaver Falls, just 2 square miles in area, is home to Geneva College. Both business and industry thrive in the borough, where the retail district has survived the influx of suburban shopping centers.
Ambridge, Baden, Economy, Harmony
Municipal Offices
Ambridge Borough
724-266-4070
www.ambridgeboro.org
Baden Borough
724-869-3700
http://badenborough.com/government
Harmony Township
724-266-1910
www.harmonytownship.net
Economy Borough
724-869-4779
www.economyborough.org
Chamber of Commerce
412-266-3040
www.beavercountychamber.com
The charming and quaint community of Ambridge is an example of urban renaissance, providing a small-town atmosphere and a progressive spirit that has guided considerable redevelopment. Proud of its past, Ambridge has taken steps to preserve architectural treasures and showcases the diversity of its heritage each year at the Ambridge Nationality Days. Abundant land, affordable housing, and a tranquil lifestyle have drawn newcomers to Ambridge as well as the neighboring townships and boroughs. Primarily residential, Baden offers a selection of lovely older homes in tree-shaded neighborhoods, a walking park, and a strong community spirit. Commuters can reach downtown Pittsburgh within 20 minutes by utilizing the area’s suburban mass transit system, rated as America’s best. The retreat from industrial areas to suburban life spurred growth in Harmony and Economy Townships, the latter claiming nearly 20 square miles in area. Old Economy County Park, a popular recreation area with swimming pool, is largely within the boundaries of Economy.
Hopewell, Aliquippa
Municipal Offices
Hopewell Township
724-378-1460
www.hopewelltownship.com
Aliquippa City
724-375-5188
www.aliquippapa.gov
Chamber of Commerce
724-775-3944
www.beavercountychamber.com
Encompassing 17 square miles, the Hopewell area includes the City of Aliquippa and enjoys an ideal location just 30 miles from downtown Pittsburgh via the Beaver Valley Expressway. This growing residential community offers a variety of homes in both established neighborhoods and newer housing developments that are often graced by verdant parkland, golf courses, and community recreation centers. Retail activity is a focal point in this area, home to an antique mall, an array of specialty shops, and the sprawling Beaver Valley Mall. A community park complete with a lake provides nature study opportunities, picnic shelters, and multi-purpose trails. Local schools offer a number of other recreational facilities, including tennis courts and a swimming pool. Residents also enjoy the fishing and hunting areas within the county, where the rolling hills of state game lands are close to home.
