Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series on real estate market trends in Western Pennsylvania. Source: The Tribune-Review
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Westmoreland airport authority 'strong about Spirit' while staying in touch with other carriers
By lowber on September 10, 2025
Westmoreland County Airport Authority officials say they’ll stick with Spirit for commercial flights at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport although the budget carrier is headed into…
Multiple Westmoreland communities say convention center would be a good fit
By lowber on August 7, 2025
As feasibility studies for a convention center and hotel complex in Westmoreland County near completion, leaders from communities along Route 30 say that while they…
EQT buys Olympus for $1.8B, consolidates grip on Southwestern Pa. natural gas
By lowber on July 8, 2025
Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT Corp. has acquired local competitor Olympus Energy for $1.8 billion. Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland developments: Ice cream shop, barbecue takeout, Playa Bowls franchise open doors
By lowber on July 5, 2025
“Exhausted Parent” is not necessarily the clientele The Parlor by Steel City Whip is looking to attract. Source: The Tribune-Review
Fireworks stores see big business ahead of July Fourth weekend
By lowber on July 1, 2025
Fourth of July is like Christmas to William Olbeter. Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland Mall a feasible location for proposed convention center
By lowber on June 11, 2025
A 200-room hotel and convention center with 15,000 square feet of meeting space could find a home at Westmoreland Mall. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hempfield Big Lots store among locations in Western Pennsylvania slated to reopen
By lowber on May 16, 2025
A few former Big Lots stores in the region are preparing for a rebirth under the same name. Source: The Tribune-Review
Idlewild & SoakZone improves coasters, adds ice cream treat, welcomes duck for 148th season
By lowber on May 16, 2025
A familiar ride with a fresh look will greet fans of coaster thrills when Idlewild Park opens for its 148th season on Saturday. Source:…
As Rite Aid collapses, customers and other pharmacies bear the impact
By lowber on May 16, 2025
It takes Kathy Younkins just a few minutes to walk to her neighborhood Rite Aid. The 67-year-old has picked up her prescriptions at the company’s…