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Short hikes offer the best views in peak Western Pennsylvania fall foliage season

By lowber on October 12, 2022

The brightly colored leaves and earthy scent of autumn might best be taken in with your feet tucked inside a sturdy pair of shoes. …

Mellon Foundation bolsters effort to address chronic absenteeism in region's schools

By lowber on September 25, 2022

Schools are back in session for in-person learning but in some cases, students are simply not showing up. Source: The Tribune-Review

West Nile virus found in Westmoreland, Allegheny, Armstrong; mosquito spraying slated

By lowber on August 22, 2022

Mosquitoes sampled in Westmoreland County have tested positive for West Nile virus — joining Allegheny County, where spraying to control the insects is set to…

Medieval manuscripts illuminate Pitt-Greensburg course on the history of books

By lowber on August 10, 2022

Some dragons popped up in the latest summer course led by history instructor William Campbell and two colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.…

Western Pa. counties weigh options with election funding grants

By lowber on August 7, 2022

Pennsylvania counties could see substantial financial relief this fall with money newly allocated by state lawmakers to help pay to run elections. Source: The…

Storms, flooding hit hard in central Westmoreland County

By lowber on August 5, 2022

Heavy rains flooded roads in Pittsburgh’s East End, the North Hills area and sections of central Westmoreland County as the National Weather Service issued a…

McKeesport residents say MAWC water remains contaminated

By lowber on July 20, 2022

Barbara Girgash pleaded Wednesday with Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County board members for help. Source: The Tribune-Review

How I moved, lost my dog and regained faith in humanity over 5 days in July

By lowber on July 20, 2022

Sometime late last fall, my husband, two sons and I decided to move. We’d lived for 17 years in Brentwood — front row seats to…

Butler County worker accused of buying $31K in gift cards on company tab

By lowber on July 18, 2022

A former employee of an Allegheny County landscaping contractor is accused of using his employer’s credit cards to buy $31,351 in gift cards for himself…

Pa. House approves Pitt funding after months of debate over fetal tissue research

By lowber on July 6, 2022

The University of Pittsburgh is set to narrowly escape with its state funding after months of heated back-and-forth between Pitt and House Republicans over the…

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