Washington, Pennsylvania
About Washington
Washington, PA is a close-knit town located in southwestern Pennsylvania counting 13,334 people who proudly call it home.
Washington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.93 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,551 residents per square mile.
📰 Washington News Today
- Pennsylvania will sharply limit data center development, expand review process The Washington Post · Aug 18
- Barbara Pavkovich Nicolella - Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc. Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc. · Aug 18
- Heavy downpours cause flooding along I-79 in Washington County WTAE · Aug 16
- David Smith Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Washington, PA - Observer-Reporter obits.pennlive.com · Aug 15
- James Irey Obituary (2026) - Washington, PA - Observer-Reporter Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Washington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,334.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Washington
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Washington
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Big Shot Bob's House of Wings
- Bob Evans — american
- Carmella's Pizza
- Chicco Baccello (café)
- Denny's — american
- Four Star Pizza — pizza
- Harmony House Cafe
- Hog Father's — american
- How Lee
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bradford House Museum · Museum
- Duncan Miller Glass Museum · Museum
- Washington Train Station · Museum
- World West Galleries · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washington
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Washington
- Joe Walker El Sch
- Trinity East El Sch
- Trinity MS
- Trinity North El Sch
- Trinity SHS
- Trinity South El Sch
- Trinity West El Sch
- Washington HS
- Washington Junior High School
- Washington Park El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Washington Hospital, The ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Advanced Surgical Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.