Annual Belle Vernon Block Party set for Saturday

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The 10th annual Belle Vernon Block Party, Bike Run and Car Show will take place Saturday afternoon. Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon will be closed from Vine Street to Grant Street as vendors, food trucks and vintage cars, bikes and trucks line the avenue to raise money for a good cause.

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