Matt Drzik In The Morning

12/13/2022

11/23/2022

History made tonight in Beaver Falls. Check it out:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “Today is a special day in Beaver Falls.” The city’s mayor, Kenya Johns, opened up the November 22 council meeting with those remarks, and in a matter of minutes she would be correct. Nearly a month after receiving the unanimous approval of city council to be h...

11/21/2022

11/18/2022

Winter has arrived in downtown Beaver Falls. Be careful and allow extra time if you're heading out today.

11/17/2022

10/13/2022

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “This team is built to win right now.” That “team” is the Pittsburgh Penguins, who open their 2022-23 regular season against the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. The Penguins Penguins Radio network color analyst Phil Bourque joined Matt ...

10/12/2022

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) After years of planning and months of work, the chance for Beaver County citizens to play outside has returned. Dozens gathered just off of Route 51 in Fallston to the newly renovated tennis courts and basketball courts at Brady’s Run Park, with new pickleball cour...

10/12/2022

09/17/2022

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(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) (Still Taken from BCR Live Broadcast) The Beaver Falls Tigers took the advice of their most famous son–“Beat New Brighton”–to full heart at Reeves Stadium. The Tigers kept the “Little Brown Jug” with a dominant 48-0 victory against the Lions on WBVP, 99.3...

09/16/2022

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “I know Western PA. I know Beaver Falls is my home, man.” Those words, spoken by Beaver Falls High School graduate Joe Namath, reflected the homecoming atmosphere that took hold at the Larry Bruno Athletic Complex on Thursday, September 15. The Pro Football Hall ...

09/13/2022

08/30/2022

The Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish Festival begins on September 1, and there's A LOT happening. Take a look:

08/19/2022

From this morning, featuring the New Brighton Business District Authority:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “Come in prepared and ready to eat.” The New Brighton Business District Authority are preparing themselves for “Taste Of The Town”, taking place at Big Rock Park from Noon until 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 20. The event will feature several restaurants from t...

08/17/2022

From this morning with the Beaver Falls Business District Authority:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “Beaver Falls was hustling and bustling and full of life–and it’s on the upswing to do that again.” Those words from Bill Antonacceo of Antique Emporium set the stage for an event that highlight the growing number and variety of businesses in the city of Beav...

08/12/2022

From tonight:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) With the first day of school nearing, many members of any school district–teachers, administrators, parents, students, and local law enforcement–are hoping that the school is safe enough for everyone on a daily basis. The Blackhawk School District is no different...

08/11/2022

From this morning with McGuire & Me:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “We just keep growing and keep expanding, and it’s turned into a really, really nice event to benefit our individuals.” The McGuire Memorial Foundation will be holding their 7th Annual Car Cruise on Sunday, August 14 at Irvine Park in Beaver from Noon until 4 P...

08/09/2022

The BFHS Musical Annual Alumni Showcase 2022 is this Friday at 7! More details from this morning's interview with BFHS Musical director Melanie Flick:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) Nearly 40 years of music history, wrapped up into one night…and those are just the performers. The Big Beaver Falls Area School District will present the 2022 Musical Alumni Showcase on Friday, August 12th at the Beaver Falls High School. Performers from the Class ...

08/04/2022

From this morning with the Beaver Valley Community Concert Association!

08/02/2022

08/01/2022

Tonight!

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) There’s only a pair of opportunities left to be part of a “win/win/win” situation in the borough of Midland this summer. The penultimate concert in the “Midland Music Mondays” series takes place tonight at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, featuring ...

07/28/2022

Thank you to Sharon Speerhas from PUSH Beaver County for coming on the show to talk about the upcoming Giada Jams concert. Check it out...

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) Ten bands. Two stages. One great fight. PUSH Beaver County will be hosting a benefit concert called “Giada Jams” on August 6 at Thursday’s in Bridgewater. Ten local bands will be playing their music beginning at 3:00 PM, two food trucks will be station beside T...

07/26/2022

07/22/2022

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) At the New Brighton Council Meeting on Thursday evening, a handful of citizens came to ask the council if there could be anything done about vehicles playing loud music, and if there were ordinances that could be levied in those regards. The citizens were insisting t...

07/20/2022

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “Today is a sign of our community’s investment in that academy.” The “academy” referenced by Beaver County DA David Lozier is the police academy, one of three new elements in the new Center For Public Safety at the Community College of Beaver County. A ribb...

07/19/2022

Tomorrow on the show:

Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning joins Matt Drzik on the Wednesday edition of A.M. Beaver County at 8:35 to talk about the staff shortages in major areas of essential services, such as police departments and firefighters. Frank Sparks starts the morning with news at 6:30 on Beaver County Radi...

07/18/2022

From this morning:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “I hope the people realize how blessed we are in Beaver County.” The reason for being “blessed”, as Scott Tady puts it, is the ever-expanding number of restaurants that feature outdoor dining in Beaver County. The entertainment editor of the Beaver County Tim...

07/14/2022

This morning's interview with patrol officer Samantha Vinson about on August 2:

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) “Our goal is not always to arrest. It’s trying to figure out the best solution to the problem. We’re problem solvers.” New Sewickley Township patrol officer Samantha Vinson talked about the role that her and other police officers have on an everyday basis in ...

07/11/2022

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07/08/2022

3ICE Commissioner Craig Patrick (yes, that one) joined me this morning to talk about the new summer hockey league in its inaugural season--a season that stops in Pittsburgh on July 23.

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio) (Photo used with permission from 3ICE/Getty Images) Craig Patrick has been in the middle of many a moment in the history of the NHL during his tenure as head coach, general manager, and several other roles. Now he is seeking to do the same as commissioner of a brand....