First Commonwealth Bank Opening New Branch in the Village at Pittsburgh Mills

INDIANA, Pa., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Commonwealth Bank, a subsidiary of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation announced the opening of its newest full-service branch located in the Village at Pittsburgh Mills in Tarentum Pa. on July 14, 2005.

The branch is a full service office, offering a wide variety of products from traditional consumer and business loans and deposit products to Insurance, Trust, and Investment services. Additionally, it will feature convenience safe deposit boxes, night depository and drive-up service. There will be three drive-up lanes as well as a dedicated drive-up lane for the Automated Teller Machine. The lobby and drive-up lanes will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Marina Siegle, Western Regional President of First Commonwealth Bank, stated, "We are very excited to open this new branch in Allegheny County. We will strive to build long-lasting relationships in the community while providing residents and businesses with top-notch service. First Commonwealth Bank was named #1 SBA lender in Dollar volume for the Pittsburgh region last year in part because of this commitment to support the community and businesses where we have a branch presence." Ms. Siegle has also stated that Eric Sokol will serve as the Office Sales Manager for Pittsburgh Mills. First Commonwealth expects to provide up to 10 new jobs in Allegheny County when the new branch is opened.

The Pittsburgh Mills branch is the third new branch opening in the Pittsburgh area. It is located in the mall that is expected to become one of the largest tourist attractions in the state within three years. The opening of the Pittsburgh Mills Branch is part of a previously announced initiative by First Commonwealth Bank to further strengthen its presence in Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania.

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is a $6.2 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana, PA. It operates through First Commonwealth Bank in 16 counties in western and central Pennsylvania with 106 branches and 110 ATMs. Financial services and insurance products are provided through First Commonwealth Insurance Agency, First Commonwealth Trust Company and First Commonwealth Financial Advisors. The Corporation also owns First Commonwealth Systems Corporation, a data processing subsidiary, First Commonwealth Professional Resources, Inc., a support services subsidiary, and jointly owns Commonwealth Trust Credit Life Insurance Company, a credit life reinsurance company.

For additional information or to arrange an interview with First Commonwealth Bank Senior Management contact: Jim Stevens at 1-800-711-2265.