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Leslie Rossi retains 59th District seat in state House race

State Rep. Leslie Rossi won out over Democratic challenger Jordan Omlor in the 59th District House race. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results, Rossi received 62% of the 26,800 votes counted, to Omlor’s 38%. All results remain unofficial until certified by the county board of elections. Rossi, 55,...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d
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New rule costing some Western Pennsylvania home sellers thousands – and time

In some parts of Western Pennsylvania, homeowners could have to pay more than $10,000 when trying to sell.

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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‘There are dangers here’: Public urged to avoid Westmoreland County property with underground fire

An underground fire fueled by coal and insulated by glass has been burning near the former Westmoreland Glass plant in Hempfield Township since March. Firefighters and township officials are monitoring the site daily to prevent the blaze from spreading.

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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This Beloved Mountain Town Was Named The Poorest City In Pennsylvania, But Locals Say It Is Rich In Charm

A cable car here climbs a hillside so steep that Guinness calls it the steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world. It can carry cars, too. That alone made me look twice. The same city has the only Marvel-approved public art mural on the planet. It also has a downtown...

Johnstown, PA · 3d
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Rejected from military service, Shaler native Chuck Perry gives back as a volunteer firefighter for 60 years

Like many of his school friends, lifelong Shaler resident Chuck Perry was drafted during the Vietnam War. But after being run through a hearing test three or four times, he was rejected for service because of a hearing impairment that ran in his family. “A lot of my friends I...

Donegal, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland autonomous vehicle test track in East Huntingdon nears completion

Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 16h

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Greensburg voters split on charter referendums

Greensburg voters were split on four proposed amendments to the city’s Home Rule Charter. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results with 93% of city precincts reporting, Greensburg voters opposed removing residency requirements for top officials but supported updates to fire department language and contract bidding limits. All results...

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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GOP state Rep. Abby Major on way to win over Democratic opponent

Republican incumbent Abby Major was on her way late Tuesday to retain her seat in the 60th state House District. At 11 p.m. all of Armstrong County precincts were reported, and 77% had been tallied in Westmoreland County. According to state election website, Major had 70% of the vote as...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Busy and dangerous Mosside Boulevard to be redesigned

Busy and dangerous Mosside Boulevard to be redesigned

Monroeville, PA · 4d

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County industrial development authority paves the way to help asphalt plant come to East Huntingdon

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority is moving ahead with assisting a proposed asphalt plant in East Huntingdon get $10 million in bond financing. The board voted unanimously Thursday to approve entering into an agreement with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. at the request of Sand Hill Materials. Authority solicitor...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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A Pennsylvania Flea Market Took Over an Old Movie Theater and Now Fills 100,000 Square Feet

A weekend flea market now fills the shell of an old movie theater, and the shopping covers about 100,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for trinkets, toys, and treasures that used to share space with popcorn. I love the idea of hunting for vintage finds where people...

North Versailles, PA · 12d

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Greensburg voters keep residency rules for city officials

Voters’ decision to maintain residency requirements for Greensburg’s city administrator and fiscal director could make it difficult to fill those positions in the future, according to Councilman Randy Finfrock. About 62% of voters rejected two referendum questions on Tuesday’s ballot that sought to remove the requirement from the...

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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Penn State Professor Revisits 1976 Entebbe Raid In New Documentary ‘To Kill A Nazi’

The film will be screened as an official selection of the Centre County Film Festival on Friday at noon.

Penn, PA · 1d

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7 Pennsylvania Speed Trap Towns Drivers Learn About the Hard Way

A routine drive can end with flashing lights in your mirror. Pittsburgh-area TV news once tracked where tickets were most common for Pennsylvania drivers. Here’s where drivers around Pittsburgh got caught. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws, fines and enforcement rules are subject to change,...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Exploring the Ruins at Dead Man’s Hollow in Allegheny County

All the content on this site is created 100% by a human who has actually visited all these places. You can trust it's first-hand information and never AI generated or assisted. If hiking somewhere with ruins, natural beauty, and creepy ghost stories sounds exciting, Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area in...

Allegheny County, PA · 6d

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Krampus Fest to take over Hofbräuhaus in Pittsburgh’s South Side

The mythical Krampus will descend on Pittsburgh this winter for a special event.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Johnstown to soon begin demolition of more than 30 blighted properties; more demos planned

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — City officials say some blighted buildings will soon be coming down in Johnstown, with more demolitions to follow. John Rutledge is the director of the city’s Department of Community and Economic Development and says the city put the demolition work out for bids before recently awarding the project to a local contractor.

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Head of nonprofit charged after investigation into city's finances

A grand jury has charged the head of a local nonprofit with 29 counts of theft and corruption after receiving city funds.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d