Zoom program to mark 75th anniversary of Donora Smog

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

Three-quarters of a century ago, one of the worst environmental disasters in United States history altered the future of Donora and the entire nation. The Donora Smog Museum in conjunction with the Battle of Homestead Foundation will host a free Zoom program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in observance of the 75th anniversary of the Donora smog disaster.

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