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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Monday, October 5th – Borough Council Meeting

McDonald Borough Council October Meeting.  All meetings are held the first Monday of every month (unless there is a holiday)  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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Saturday, October 10th – McFall Fest

Sponsored by McDonald Presbyterian Church.  Saturday, October 10th 11am to 4pm.  Bake sale, food, vendors, Sandi’s Treasure Chest Resale Shop, basket auction, 50/50, music and more…  CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER

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Monday, October 12th and Monday, October 19th – Borough Council Budget Workshops

McDonald Borough Council annual budget workshops for the 2027 budget.  6pm at the McDonald Borough Building.

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Saturday, October 31st – McDonald Halloween Parade

McDonald Parks and Recreation present the McDonald Halloween Parade at 5:30pm.  Line up is at 5:15pm at East End Park.  Please pre-register for the parade.  Call Kim at (724) 926-0133.  Costume prizes, treat bags, and the Fort Cherry High School Band.  CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER 

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Saturday, October 31st – McDonald Trick or Treating

McDonald Borough Trick or Treating is 6pm to 8pm.  

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Wednesday, November 25th – McDonald Light Up Night

Sponsored by McDonald Parks & Recreation.  6pm to 8pm.  More information to come.

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NEWS

 
Announcement: McDonald Borough now accepts credit card payments at the Borough Office or through the website: www.go2gov.net/go/mcdonaldboro

You can pay for Pavilion Rentals, Occupancy Permits, Parking Tickets, Business License, Mechanical Device License, Accident Reports, Municipal Lien Letters, Zoning Permits and Solicitation Permits. When you click on which item you want to pay, it will give you additional instructions that may be required. This is an effort on the part of McDonald Borough to help make paying for these items easier.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR SEWERAGE BILLS.

 
 
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.