Sunday, March 30, 2025

About Town - March 30, 2025

 This week's photos of Columbia 

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Columbia 10th grader Cayden is collecting for his college fund by playing sax at Janson Park a few times a week.

Here, Cayden is playing sax, accompanied by church bells.

Sidewalk art on Walnut Street 

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Columbia Curiosities, on the 300 block of Walnut, always has cool stuff . . .









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Old-time street lamp at 4th & Cherry

River Trail Parking 

Downspout at the District Administration Center 

A datestone? On the downspout?

And where's the downspout on the other side?

Seen at Columbia River Park 

The Tin Man is on the 300 block of Locust. 

Hyacinth 

Crazy numbers

Cacti in Avenue G

Ace of Fades held a benefit on Saturday for fallen officer Andrew Duarte. 

Sticker shock!

Poop-free Zone

Braces, such as this one, have been added to utility poles around town.

Missing glass

Empty market 


Contractors hired by the South Central Transit Authority took down the bus stop shelter on Locust Street.

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Wood Bros.

Is there a skiing venue in Columbia?

Nails & Lashes

Keep your hands out of the husking rolls!

Signs of spring

AAA

Locust Street scene

Ornate stonework on a mausoleum at Mount Bethel 

Mechanical cage

Gears, belts, chains, and such

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Stacked

Cool car

Another sign of Easter

The remains of a rusty fish?

Everybody has an addiction. 

This starling seems to be pondering those round things. 

Sidewalk pattern

Turkey Hill crates: good for sitting, storing books, and carrying all manner of things

A CBS21 reporter was in town to cover claims of bullying at the high school. 

Heavy stones make up a retaining wall in Avenue G.

The U.S. flag appears to be burning, due to construction dust in the background. 

Railroad workers were once again at the entrance to the borough sheds. 


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This bell on Chestnut Street likely has some historical significance related to Columbia. 

More daffodils 

Is Columbia a bicycle-friendly borough?

This is one of several steel plates around town. 


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Yard Waste pickup begins Monday, March 31, 2025


Yard Waste pickup begins in Columbia Borough on Monday, March 31, 2025.

As a mandated municipality with more than 10,000 residents, Columbia Borough is required by PA Act 101 to collect leaves and yard waste material.  Yard waste collection significantly reduces the amount of material taken to the landfill each year and increases the storage capacity and lifecycle of our local landfill.

Yard Waste and Leaf Collection is announced every year and begins as soon as weather permits.  Once started, yard waste will take place Mondays and continues through Fall. 

[Source: columbiapa.net]