McDonald is a borough in Allegheny and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. In the past, factories of bottles, oil-well drilling tools, flour-mill products, etc., existed here. Oil and coal were and still are procured in the area. The population was 2,282 at the 2020 census. Of this, 1,644 were in Washington County, and 638 were in Allegheny County.

McDonald’s government includes an elected mayor, an elected seven-member borough council and an appointed borough manager/secretary-treasurer. The borough’s tax collector is also elected. The mayor, council members and tax collector are all elected to four-year terms. All of the council seats are at-large.

The borough is served by the Fort Cherry School District.

EVENTS

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Saturday, April 25th – Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner

Sponsored by Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish.  April 25, 2026, 2-7pm at St. Alphonsus Hall in McDonald.  Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner. $20 per person.  Click Here for Flyer

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Monday, May 4th – Borough Council Meeting

McDonald Borough Council May Meeting.  All meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7pm at the McDonald Borough Building. An agenda will be posted on the agenda page of this website when available and at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

This is the invite for the 2026 McDonald Borough Monthly Meetings if you opt to participate virtually.  When it comes time to join the meeting, please use the link below that says “Click here to join the meeting” on your smartphone or PC.
IF USING SMARTPHONE OR TABLET:

                The Teams app will launch and allow you to join as a guest
IF USING A PC:

                When the browser window presents with three (3) options, select the option to Continue in Browser… and provide your name as a guest

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING

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Tuesday, May 19th – Trail Station Election Day Homemade Bake and Soup Sale

Election Day, Tuesday May 19th. McDonald Trail Station will be hosting a Homemade Bake and Soup Sale 7am to 6pm.  Sandwiches, Soups, Deserts and Drinks.

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Saturday, June 6th – Annual National Trail Day Breakfast

McDonald Trail Station. National Trail Day Pancake Breakfast. 8am to noon.  More Information to come.

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Saturday, June 6th – 11th Annual McDonald Area Community Wide Yard Sales

Saturday June 6th. Everyone in McDonald is welcome to have a garage or yard sale. Register and get your address on a map that will be printed.  Area in Heritage Park for table/tent sales or vendors.  Click Here for Flyer

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Saturday, June 27th – Annual McDonald Farmers Market

McDonald Farmers Market opens for the season at the McDonald Trail Station.  Every Saturday. 9am to noon.  Open thru mid-September. Local just picked farm products, honey, baked goods, fresh flowers, crafts.

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NEWS

 
Announcement: McDonald Borough is excited to announce that we are receiving grant funds to develop an Active Transportation Plan over the next year! 

 

The Borough is assembling a Steering Committee, collecting data, mapping out existing conditions, and getting public input. Stay tuned for opportunities to weigh in through a survey, interactive mapping, and public meetings. 

Active transportation refers to walking, riding a bike or other micromobility device, using a wheelchair, or accessing transit to get to everyday destinations. Active transportation is or should be a regular part of everyone’s day, but in many cases, there are physical barriers to being able to get from place to place safely other than by driving. Planning for active transportation means looking for ways to make communities safer, more welcoming, more accessible, and more connected along inviting networks of sidewalks, trails, shared use paths, and bike lanes. Every community is different and needs to develop an active transportation plan suited to its location, population, needs, and aspirations.  

Watch this page for future notifications.  

For more information about the Borough’s Active Transportation Planning process, please email tg@harshmanllc.com!

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – McDonald Borough Notice to Residents: Skunk / Nuisance Wildlife Concerns. CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE
 
 
Announcement: Beginning in February 2025, the bridge that spans Robb Run at the intersection of Barr Street and Arabella Street will be closed indefinitely due to structural issues and potential safety concerns.
New traffic patterns will be implemented on Barr Street, from Center Avenue to S. McDonald Street, restricting it to local traffic only. Please refrain from using private parking lots to bypass this bridge closure. Barr Street will be adjusted for two-way travel between Center Avenue and S. McDonald Street to ensure residents have access to their homes and emergency vehicles can navigate properly. Parking will remain on one side only along this portion of Barr Street.
 
 
McDonald Trash Collection  – Effective July 1st, 2022 McDonald trash collection will be serviced by County Hauling.  Regular trash collection will be every Wednesday and recycling pickup is every other week.  If you need to contact County Hauling, phone number (724) 929-7694 or email info@countyhauling.com

Keep updated on McDonald Boro news on Facebook; “McDonaldPennsylvania”.

MS4 Compliance Documentation – OUR PETS & STORMWATER POLLUTION Help prevent pet-waste pollution. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

MS4 Compliance Documentation – CAR WASHING POLLUTION PREVENTION Protecting fish and other aquatic life from harmful pollutants. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

MS4 Compliance Documentation – FALL FOLIAGE FOULS STORMWATER RUNOFF Reap the benefits of proper leaf disposal. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

The Washington County Transportation Authority (Freedom Transit) provides bus service between McDonald and Washington with stops along the route. Bus stops are at Havloch Commons (Coal Street),  Giant Eagle (Station Street), and Heritage Library (4th Street). Other stops along the way include the Senior Center in Cecil, Senior Center in Canonsburg, Shop n’ Save in Canonsburg, Pike Inn in Houston, The Meadows and shopping areas in Washington. The service operates Monday thru Friday 6:45a.m. – 7:30p.m. with trips every 90 minutes. For more information please visit www.freedom-transit.org.

Parking in the Borough on Saturdays and Sundays is free at all meters.