We Saved the Mahoning celebration draws crowd in Carbon County
The historic drive-in movie theater was at risk of being sold to a solar farm. Thanks to an overwhelming amount of support from fans, it was saved. Author: Carolyn Blackburne Updated: 9:16 PM EDT August 3, 2021
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. The Mahoning Drive-In hosted more than 800 cinefiles from Carbon County and as far away as Michigan for a free double movie feature.
The 72-year-old drive-in wanted to show its appreciation to super fans near and far for saving the place.
The land in Mahoning Township was about to be sold to a solar farm. One day after the news was announced, the company decided not to go through with the deal when it saw how much the place meant to movie-goers around the globe.
Aug 2, 2021
Okay Hollywooders, this isn’t your average Monday at the Movies article. Today we’re taking you deep into the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Bring a blanket and a radio… we’re going to a drive-in!
But we’re not just going to any drive-in theater, mind you. No, today we’re going to the Mahoning! You might be thinking “Okay, what’s so special about this place?” Well… Honestly? Just about everything.
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Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, Pennsylvania is a hidden treasure that has developed a devoted, dare I say, a disciple-like community of cult and classic cinema fanatics, film buffs, and eclectic moviegoers of all kinds.
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