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A little holiday magic goes a long way with great community partners. The Cranberry Foundation is excited to announce Citizens as the Presenting Sponsor of Mistletoe & Masterpieces, bringing an extra sparkle to one of the season's most anticipated celebrations. With a shared commitment to strengthening communities, Citizens is helping the Foundation and the Cranberry Artists Network bring together art, philanthropy, and holiday cheer for an evening celebrating creativity and

Thanks to a partnership between the Cranberry Conservancy and Freesides Farm and Apiary, honeybees have made their home at Powell Farm. Now, their hard work is paying off with an exciting milestone: the farm's first honey harvest.

Volunteers harvested hundreds of pumpkins during Powell Farm's first volunteer event on October 6, 2026. There's something pretty special about seeing a community come together on a farm in the fall. More than 30 volunteers recently gathered at Powell Farm for its first-ever public volunteer event, spending the afternoon harvesting pumpkins that will soon be part of Cranberry Township's Great Pumpkin Festival. Organized by the Cranberry Conservancy, the pumpkin harvest offere

Jay and Bonnie Carmichael established the Jay and Bonnie Carmichael Legacy Endowment in 2026. Some people live in a community. Others become part of its fabric. For 34 years, Jay and Bonnie Carmichael have been the second kind. The Cranberry Foundation is proud to announce the newest chapter of their story: The Jay and Bonnie Carmichael Legacy Endowment. "Cranberry Township has been our home and our extended family for 34 years. Our Western Pennsylvania roots run deep here, a

Cranberry Public Library staff show off the new book additions made possible thanks to a Cranberry Foundation community grant. *Pictures courtesy of the Cranberry Public Library. 60 new books. 60 new opportunities to discover something new. When the Cranberry Public Library received a $1,250 community grant from the Cranberry Foundation, the funding helped bring 60 new juvenile nonfiction books to the shelves. From pop icon biographies and sports to STEM and more, these aren'

A partnership between Powell Farm and Penn State Extension is exploring pumpkin planting practices. Picture taken September 24, 2026, at Powell Farm. Powell Farm is more than a working farm. It's becoming a place where agricultural research, education, and hands-on learning can take root. This season, Powell Farm is working with Penn State Extension on an on-farm trial comparing two approaches to growing pumpkins: conventional tillage and no-till planting. The trial was recen

The Cranberry Foundation partnered with the Cranberry Donut Connection for a morning fundraiser filled with sweet treats, hot coffee, and plenty of community spirit.

By becoming a Steward of the Conservancy, your donations will help advance projects that aim to expand trails throughout the community and support Powell Farm's agricultural mission. Great things take time, and creating a lasting legacy of conservation, agriculture, and outdoor connections is no exception. With a monthly gift to the Cranberry Conservancy, you can support projects that expand trails throughout the community and strengthen Powell Farm's agricultural mission. As

A ribbon cutting was held for the new Fitness Court Studio on August 4, 2026. A new destination for fitness and wellness is now open at Graham Park. The National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court Studio at the UPMC Sportsplex at Graham Park officially opened on August 4, bringing a unique combination of outdoor fitness equipment and programming space to Cranberry Township. Named the Cranberry Foundation’s 2025-2026 Project of the Year, the facility is the first Fitness Court Stu

A new chapter in community wellness begins on August 4! The Cranberry Foundation is proud to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court Studio at the UPMC Sportsplex at Graham Park.

More public art is taking shape at the Armstrong Great Lawn.

The sun sets on Cranberry Summer Nights, Saturday, July 11, 2026. Three unforgettable days. Thousands of memories. One incredible community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Cranberry Summer Nights 2026! From live music, fireworks, and carnival rides to local food, family fun, and community connections, this year's event was a celebration of everything that makes Cranberry such a special place. Events like Cranberry Summer Nights are made possible through the support o

Some places become woven into our daily lives and eventually become part of our story. For Margaret Stauffer, Graham Park was one of those places. An avid walker, Margaret spent nearly every day exploring the park's trails. Following her passing on November 16, 2025, at the age of 89, her family wanted to honor the place that brought her so much joy. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Margaret's loved ones gathered at Graham Park to dedicate an honorary bench in her memory. The benc

Aerial view of the final night of Cranberry Summer Nights, July 11, 2026. Three nights of live music, family fun, delicious food, and unforgettable memories made the inaugural Cranberry Summer Nights a resounding success! From July 9-11, the Cranberry Foundation welcomed thousands of visitors to Cranberry Community Park for the reimagined summer festival. Building on a tradition that has brought the community together for decades, Cranberry Summer Nights offered something for

The Cranberry Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new monthly giving campaign in support of the Cranberry Conservancy - a dedicated committee working to deepen the connection between Cranberry Township residents and the natural world around them. The initiative offers community members the opportunity to invest in the preservation, expansion, and stewardship of local green spaces, agricultural resources, and trail networks that define the Township's long-term visi

The Cranberry Foundation recently honored the lasting impact of Dick Hadley with the unveiling of a commemorative bench near the fishing pond along the walking trail at UPMC Passavant Sportsplex at Graham Park. For decades, Dick Hadley dedicated his time, energy, and vision to helping shape Cranberry Township into the thriving and connected community it is today. Through both leadership and service, he played an important role in guiding the Township's growth while always kee

L-R John Skorupan (Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors), Bruce Mazzoni (Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors and Cranberry Foundation Board of Directors), Cindy Marzock (Cranberry Foundation Board of Directors), Conni Mazzoni (Cranberry Foundation Board of Directors), Karen Newpol (Vice Chair, Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors), Jerry Andree (Cranberry Foundation President), Anthony Bertolino (Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors), Bruce Hezlep (Chair, Board o

Pictured L-R Amy Smith, Cranberry Foundation Executive Director, Barb Rickert, Cranberry Women's Club, Dave Blair, Cranberry Township Parks and Recreation Director, and Jerry Andree, Cranberry Foundation President. Community partnerships like this help create unforgettable experiences. A huge thank you to the Cranberry Women's Club for their generous donation to the Cranberry Foundation in support of the Township's Parks and Recreation Camp Cranberry. Their continued commitme

The Cranberry Faith Alliance, in partnership with the Cranberry Foundation, invites the community to come together for the annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, on the Armstrong Great Lawn at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Observed nationwide, the National Day of Prayer is a longstanding American tradition that dates back to the Second Continental Congress, even before the Declaration of Independence. In 1952, the observance was officially established by

The Battle of Pennsylvania is set for the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – and now’s your chance to score Pittsburgh Penguins hockey tickets while supporting the Cranberry Foundation. In partnership with Cranberry Township, the Cranberry Foundation is hosting an online auction for Pittsburgh Penguins playoff tickets for Game 5 of the first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Bidding begins at $87, in honor of team captain Sidney Crosby. The sea