Mahoning Drive-In Theater saved in one day
Community push back to a solar energy company s attempt to buy the land the theater leases leads the company to halt plans. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 9:37 PM EDT July 15, 2021
LEHIGHTON, Pa. As night fell, the excitement began here at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater near Lehighton.
The grounds were packed with film fans who were here for a four-day movie festival called Joe Bob s Drive-in Jamboree.
But what really had fans pumped was the incredible news that the solar energy company that was looking to purchase the land the drive-in leases will not be doing so.
Over the past year, drive-in theaters went from rare relics of a bygone era to essential venues for entertainment and social gatherings, providing safe ways to enjoy movies, live music, graduations, and other events during the pandemic and reminding everyone of the historic and cultural significance of these outdoor venues. How quickly people forget.
Yesterday, the Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, which gained worldwide attention when its underdog story to stay in business in the modern era was told in the acclaimed documentary “At the Drive-In,” posted an urgent message to its patrons and fans on its website and social media.
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