Rachel Agostini's (ragostini) Blog

A recent New York Post article promoted Ohiopyle PA as # 50 out of the best 100 spots to visit in Pennsylvania.  If you are visiting the SW Pennsylvania area be sure to make time to visit Ohiopyle.    Ohiopyle offers biking, hiking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, fishing, and many other opportu...

It is almost that time again!  The annual Over the Falls Festival in Ohiopyle PA will take place on August 22, 2009 in Ohiopyle PA.  Once per year the main Falls in Ohiopyle are open to competitors who wish to take the plunge. For more information about this event or the Ohiopyle area visit www.D...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.  The Senate concurred this past weekend. This bill includes a temporary, $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit which many believe will jump start the housing market and br...

Join RE/MAX Professionals, Rachel Agostini, REALTOR, for a public Open house at 1015 Cross Creek Drive, Uniontown PA, 15401 today 1pm to 3 pm.  See more info at www.1015CrossCreekDrive.info

The Former Tara Hospital in Brownsville will Re-open as the new Brownsville Tri-County Hospital.  The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 10 am, July 31, 2008. Uniontown Hospital continues progress on it's expansion.  The expansion includes a new emergency department to offer the most advanced c...

When you visit Uniontown PA, you should be sure to make time to visit the George C. Marshall Memorial off Main Street at the 5 corners.  This Memorial is especially beautiful in the spring and summer months.  General George C Marshall was born in Uniontown PA on December 31, 1880.  He was awarded...

I just found out about the Coal and Coke Music Festival that is scheduled at Penn State, Eberly Campus on September 27, 2008.  There are some notable performers scheduled to appear including Harold Betters who is a native of Connellsville, in Fayette County PA.  His career has spanned over 4 deca...

Fayette County PA Portfolio now has 84 members!  This new social networking site is a great way to stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones.  Similar in feel to the popular "MySpace" site, Fayette County PA Portfolio is on a smaller scale with similar features.  You can post your profile,...

I have compiled a list of local schools in the Fayette County PA area with links below to help anyone living in or moving to the area find this information fast and easy.  If you are moving to the Fayette County PA area and would like to enlist a Buyer's Agent to help with your home search give m...

New baby at Pittsburgh Zoo A new baby elephant was born early this morning at the Pittsburgh Zoo.  This is the second baby elephant that Pittsburgh Zoo has welcomed this year which is a rare occurrence.  If you are looking for a fun family day the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is definitely at ...