JUNE 15, 2026 — The Borough of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, has officially adopted its first municipal flag, reports USA Today, ending a 173-year period without an official symbol.
The flag was formally hoisted during a ceremony on June 7 at Walnut Green Park, an event held in conjunction with local celebrations marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of United States independence, says the Pittsburgh City Paper.
The initiative began after Sewickley Mayor George Shannon noted the lack of an official banner and established a design committee composed of borough leadership, including Borough Council President Cynthia Mullins and three other council members.
The newly approved design features a circular emblem on a navy blue field, which Mullins stated is intended to emulate the Pennsylvania state flag.
Inside the circle, stylized white and teal imagery depicts two prominent local landmarks: the historic bell tower of the Sewickley Municipal Hall and the Sewickley Bridge, which spans the Ohio River to connect the borough with Moon Township.
The design also incorporates copper accents derived from the local police department’s uniform patch.
Image: Pittsburgh City Paper
