THE LOCAL AREA

NEW WILMINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

Westminster College is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, a small, rural, residential community 65 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 17 miles east of Youngstown, Ohio. The local area is made up of farms and individual residences. The surrounding area offers our students many fishing, hiking, bicycling, and golfing opportunities. The climate is temperate with four seasons: snow in the winter, rain in the spring, and dry periods in summer and fall.

For more information about New Wilmington, and activities, places to eat, and entertainment in Lawrence County, visit: https://www.visitlawrencecounty.com/members/live-new-wilmington/

Learn more about exploring the state of Pennsylvania here: https://www.visitpa.com/

Banking

For your time at Westminster, we recommend that you open an account at our local bank. You may keep your original bank from your country, as well, but a local account offers greater convenience and security while you live in the United States.

SHOPPING AND DINING

Locations within 10 miles/16 kilometers.

DINING

Baklava 141 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

Chubby’s Pizza 123 High Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

Pizza Joe’s 209 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

Pulse Coffee & Hop Asylum

138 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

Emergency Medical Services

In case of a health emergency or for care outside of the Wellness Center hours, you can receive care from the local hospital.

UPMC Jameson

1211 Wilmington Ave. New Castle, PA 16105 724-658-9001

GENERAL & GROCERY

Dollar General 1995 Mercer-New Wilmington Road New Wilmington, PA 16142

Walmart SuperCenter 2501 W State Street New Castle, PA 16101

Gilliland’s Market 109 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

Giant Eagle 3230 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105

PHARMACY

Rite-Aid 135 S. Market Street New Wilmington, PA 16142

CLOTHING

First National Bank 135 E Neshannock Ave. 5 New Wilmington, PA 16142 724-946-9300 Walking Distance Transportation

Grove City Outlets 1911 Leesburg Grove City Road Grove City, PA 16127