About Town — September 20, 2026

By Columbia Spy -
Photos of Columbia, PA
Week ending 9/13/26


One of the storm-damaged pinnacles at Keystone 

All three






The pinnacles after being taken down — The man in the pink shirt, pointing his finger, didn't like the camera being so close.



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Members of the Fish & Game Commission and others toured Columbia River Park on Tuesday. 








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A close look at the bridge 

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Wading birds 

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Scenes from the rollover on 462 Thursday 



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Nine newly constructed dwelling units at 750 South 9th Street

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Restoration work continues at the old Vigilant Fire Company building. 

On Monday, personnel responded to a report of a man jumping off the Veterans Memorial Bridge and found a man in the water near the River Park boat ramp. He was able to swim to shore and was transported from the scene by ambulance. 






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A wooden guard rail, which seemingly continues forever, was recently installed along Bank Avenue to protect the recently renovated Von Hess building. 


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When you have a lot of items to move . . .
(Seen in Mount Joy)

Units responded to a call for an investigation inside at an apartment building at North 4th & Walnut on Friday afternoon, but how did Rescue 2-6 and Tower 40 (43) get there so fast?








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Sacred Space Designs on the 400 block of Locust 

River & Rail Mercantile is further back.

It's way back.

Way, way back


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Coming to State Theatre Vintage October 3rd

Brass Lady on the 400 block of Locust 

Career Fair at the Market, September 24th

At 5th & Locust 

The Susquehanna River Art Collection purchased 22 S. Second St. in Columbia, with the facility planned to open to the public in 2027.

Tollbooth Antiques — for all your chair needs



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Looking up Locust 100 years ago

Heavy Cloud, No Rain

Weeds . . .




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The Albatwitch by Eric Tonzola

The Columbia Albatwitch Harvest Festival will be held at Columbia River Park on September 26th. Albatwitch Day will be held at Wrightsville's Riverfront Park on October 10th.


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