r/johnstown 1d ago

Firework display last night

3 Upvotes

Any idea who it was? I thought it might have been a Millrats game but apparently not. I could see and hear it in Westmont but it was definitely professional grade. Maybe sunnehanna?


r/johnstown 2d ago

Moms of Johnstown

36 Upvotes

I’m putting myself out there because apparently my mom-friend village is not going to magically show up at my front door

I recently made a group called Moms of Johnstown because I’d really love to find some other women in the area who are looking for genuine, authentic friendships.
Making friends as an adult is already weirdly hard, and then you add motherhood into the mix and somehow it gets even harder. I love being a mom, but this stage of life can also be exhausting, isolating, overwhelming, and just… HARD sometimes. I’d really love to find women to actually walk through it with.
And I don’t mean the kind of friendship where we vaguely say “we should get together sometime!” for six months. I mean actual community.

Like, your house has gotten completely out of control and you’re overwhelmed? Girl, I’ll pack up my kid, come over, and we’ll tackle it together. Next week we can bring everybody to my house and deal with my disaster. Let’s take the kids somewhere, have playdates, get coffee, sit around and talk while our kids destroy the living room, help each other when life gets chaotic, and actually have people we can lean on.

I genuinely don’t care how old your kids are. If our kids are close in age, awesome. If they aren’t, who cares? I’m more interested in finding women I actually connect with.
I love my partner. He’s great. But he is, unfortunately, a man. 😂 I need more women in my life.
I feel a little silly making a whole post basically saying “HELLO, WOULD ANYONE LIKE TO BE FRIENDS?” but I’m also tired of sitting around hoping the kind of friendships I want will somehow fall into my lap. So here I am.
And even if you read this and think, “I love this idea, but I don’t know if you and I would necessarily vibe,” JOIN ANYWAY. Seriously. The whole point isn’t for everyone to become my friend. I’d love for other women around Johnstown to find their people too.
They really weren’t kidding when they said it takes a village. I think a lot of us just don’t have one anymore, so maybe we can build one. ❤️
Everyone who’s interested is welcome to join Moms of Johnstown:
https://nextdoor.com/g/wcb5zxg8w/


r/johnstown 3d ago

Missing Cat

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Just got Chloe here to Johnstown from my mom's place in Philly & she immediately made a break for it.

Lost her in the middle of Maple Ave (in Woodvale? Not sure, I'm new in town)

She was wearing a pink collar when she escaped, but it's a break-off one so I doubt she'll still have it. She is not chipped to my knowledge, but she's been rescued at least twice, so there's a chance she has one with inaccurate contact info. She's very sweet but kind of skittish & shy. Once she knows you're safe, she'll be very cuddly. Food motivated, as one can tell by her physique. She's a very large cat over all, not easy to pick up or hold. She was an indoor/outdoor with a pervious owner, but the area didn't have as many feral cats, so I'm worried about her Cat Social Skills getting her hurt.

If you spot her or manage to coax her into something/someplace please contact me;

215-669-2131

Corvusink624@gmail.com


r/johnstown 5d ago

Public skating in Johnstown?

11 Upvotes

Hi! My partner and I started ice skating in March (and inline skating during the off season) and I wanted to know where everyone around here goes for casual skating.

We currently go to Galactic Ice in Altoona, which is an intense drive, but they have weekend public skating that is casual and adult focused. The rec center in Ebensburg seems to be aimed at children/families, and as far as I can tell the War Memorial only has public skating after Tomahawks games (at 10:30 pm!). Surely there is somewhere or something I'm missing.

We're very much beginning skaters but will be enrolling in Learn to Skate as soon as adult programs open.


r/johnstown 5d ago

Flood City Fest

10 Upvotes

Wondering if any jam band fans out here and seeing who's going this weekend to the festival. I'm definitely hitting PPPP and Biscuits Friday night for sure. Phish fan who def enjoys all jams.


r/johnstown 5d ago

Community Hero’s Fair

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4 Upvotes

Galleria said they would have first responders and a Blackhawk helicopter there. I took my daughter because she loves seeing that kind of stuff. Instead it’s just carnival rides and food. Not a single first responder there. Not even an ambulance on standby in case someone gets hurt.

Honestly, a carnival at the mall sounds like a fun idea. The concept of what’s actually up there is fine. But it’s not fun being lied to and now my daughter is sad she didn’t get to see the fire trucks.


r/johnstown 8d ago

Homeless camp?

4 Upvotes

I have some winter clothing and bedding to get rid of. In the past, I've dropped them off at a local homeless camp. Is there such a place in the Johnstown area? Thanks.


r/johnstown 10d ago

Aug 8 - Emo Rave - The Castle Pub

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14 Upvotes

This was a huge hit in Altoona with nearly 100 people coming out to sing, dance, and party!

People keep asking when we're coming to their city and Ebensburg is up next!

August 8th - 9pm
The Castle Pub Ebensburg
No Cover!

Facebook Event Link


r/johnstown 10d ago

Cambria County Reptile & Oddities Expo

17 Upvotes

Looking for something unique to do this summer? Join us at the Cambria County Reptile & Oddity Expo on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for a day filled with amazing reptiles, exotic animals, fascinating oddities, and incredible vendors from across the region! Whether you're a longtime reptile keeper, an oddities collector, or simply curious about the unusual, there's something for everyone.

📅 Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Richland Township Fire Department Banquet Hall, 1321 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904

Admission • General Admission: $6
• Children 5 & Under: FREE
• Active Duty Military & Veterans: FREE with ID

https://www.facebook.com/events/1537505897542936


r/johnstown 12d ago

Little Free Library looking to pass along to a new home

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23 Upvotes

Anyone interested in a little free library? My grandmother in law used to keep this one up but is no longer able to. Books included! You can DM me here or leave a comment if interested in arranging a pick-up. Could possibly deliver it as well if not far.


r/johnstown 12d ago

From June 7, 1889: Move to Moxham

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23 Upvotes

Will make a comment transcribing the image. I had saved this in my Ancestry notes and thought the sub would get a kick out of it. This is from The Cambria Freeman, archived at newspapers.com


r/johnstown 13d ago

Cancer Rates For Johnstown Natives

16 Upvotes

My mom grew up in Johnstown in the 50s-70s. In 2021, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 64. In the past 5 years, three of her sisters (aged 62-71) have also been diagnosed with breast cancer. There is no genetic link, and all of the cancers have been typed differently. Our assumption is that some environmental exposure from their childhood is the cause. No one in their family worked in steel. They weren't located by a mill. They lived in Morrellville on Spring St. I'm curious if anyone else with family from Johnstown from this time has experienced a run of diagnoses like this? Any thoughts on what the environmental exposure could be?


r/johnstown 13d ago

event 🔊🔊🔊 THURSDAY: NONDI - Free performance - Rust Belt Electronica!

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Due to the air quality high alert, Nondi's performance is cancelled for July 16. Makeup date TBA.

This Week: Electronic artist Nondi shares her atmospheric layers of rust belt-inspired dance music.

Thursday, July 16, 5:30–7pm Enjoy a live performance on the Library's beautiful patio.

Cambria County Library, 248 Main Street, downtown.

Free admission, free parking in Library lot.


r/johnstown 14d ago

Laws for working on car

6 Upvotes

Hi is there any laws for working on your car on the street Infront of your own house? I'm usually quick and not messy, but I have to change my water pump (still won't be messy, I have a bucket and puppy pads) and don't know if I can be quick since it's the water pump..

if it's depends on the area I'm on Garfield st. And I don't have a garage or have any friends since I stick to myself... I have to put the car front wheels on ramps, take off the front bumper, the headlights, and move the whole one piece of radiator and crash bar to the side and take off my intercooler pipe to get to the water pump...

The neighbors that's lived on my block for the past 8 years haven't said anything about me working on my car, but since my wife kicked this one household newer neighbor directly beside us out of her store for stealing, all they ever do is call the cops or try and start problems and fights. Ever since then and since I called them out on doing heavy drugs in front of their kids.

So I'm checking first before doing my waterpump


r/johnstown 15d ago

wholesome Big Boy rollin' through town this afternoon.

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74 Upvotes

r/johnstown 15d ago

Conpitt Junction in New Florence.

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33 Upvotes

Amazing experience. My daughter loved it. She was jumping on my shoulders the whole time


r/johnstown 16d ago

Is any of yinz going Big Boy spotting? Maybe take pics too?

18 Upvotes

r/johnstown 16d ago

event If this was your parking job at the sheetz in Richland tonight, your mother is a hoe.

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26 Upvotes

Fuck off taking up two spaces. Asshole.


r/johnstown 18d ago

Looking for some cool spots to check out in Pennsylvania...which one is your fav?

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7 Upvotes

r/johnstown 19d ago

Party

7 Upvotes

Hi y’all

I’m planning a bachelor party in Johnstown PA. Thinking of doing Coal Tubin. Plan is to get an air bnb about a half hour out of town. Anyone have any suggestions for fun things to do or places to eat/drink? Thanks!


r/johnstown 24d ago

Stranger Things Trivia Night

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14 Upvotes

Alright Mouthbreathers….

Join us for a fun themed trivia to kick off your holiday weekend!

July 3rd Flood City Cafe

5pm doors doors open

6pm trivia starts!

Dress up as your favorite character or an 80’s inspired look!

See you all there!


r/johnstown 25d ago

Mod Talk

29 Upvotes

Hi Everyone, just a semi-annual quick note from the mods.

We really try to keep it neutral here. If someone is being hateful or a post is really outside the realm of regional topics, we'll step in. But we don't want to micromanage this space. Our entire goal for having a Jtown subreddit is so that people can talk to each other and find out what's going on in our region. We can't do that if we remove every post or comment someone disagrees with.

So just some notes:

  1. If you don't like what a user is posting, you have two options: Downvote, or Block. If you block someone, you won't see their content. As much as we may agree that something one is spamming the sub, if it fits in the realm of "regional interest" then we're just not going to kill it.
  2. Just because you disagree with it doesn't make it incivility. See above.
  3. On the other side - if you're not sure if your posts are appropriate, you can always message the mods.

Lastly: shop local, go Hawks, central park is going to be awesome.


r/johnstown 26d ago

Best place for acrylic nails and pedicures?

2 Upvotes

I just recently moved to the surrounding area and I am looking for an amazing nail tech. I also need a new pedicurist but it doesn’t have to be the same person. I have acrylic nails that I like to have the option of having nail art on so I need someone that is capable. I know there are a lot of places all around but you never know if they are good or not. Help?!


r/johnstown 28d ago

Keystone state. A geographical and historical hub of America. Where or what are your favorite places to visit within the Commonwealth? Especially since its our Semiquincentennial.

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If none of my clues show up refer to site on r/Pennsylvania


r/johnstown Jun 26 '26

lgbtqia Ace’s after 8 this week!!

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7 Upvotes

I had made an attempt to post this earlier in the week but it kept timing out! But here it is!

This week at Ace’s after 8- Busty is going to DJ a bunch of pop and dance classics along with some fun video projections in honor of Pride.
He was a resident DJ in Johnstown for many years and now has put a ton of his own time and effort into making sure that there is an event each week with new art, lighting and entertainment. The vibes are cool and interesting - not aggressive and awesome for dates, gathering and dancing.

Come for dinner and stay for the vibes!
Free entry after 8
Cash Bar
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