Mon Valley house tour returns after two-year hiatus

By Mon Valley Independent

By the MVI

Architecture and design lovers — and anyone who has ever wanted to take a peek inside some of the Mon Valley’s most beautiful homes and landmarks — are invited to the annual “Homes for the Holidays” tour. The Belle Vernon area “Homes for the Holidays” house tour is set for 1 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

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