Workers at a Charleroi glass plant learned this week the Pyrex cookware factory would remain open for at least three months, extending its operation through…
Posts published in “Business”
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport bleeds cash as leaders pin hopes for brighter future on terminal project
By lowber on January 26, 2025
Westmoreland County directs $2.6 million annually to support Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe, but a drop in commercial flights over the past five years…
'A piece of tattoo history': Greensburg shop owner earns patent for machine design
By lowber on January 23, 2025
Greensburg tattoo shop owner Nick Christofano has inked himself into the industry history books. Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland-based water authority hikes rates, blames increase on inflation, upgrade needs
By lowber on January 22, 2025
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County customers will be charged an additional 9.5% for water and sewer services starting in April. Source: The Tribune-Review
Greensburg, Hempfield areas see changes in fast food, retail business scene
By lowber on December 31, 2024
As fast food chains and other popular retail locations close in the Greensburg-Hempfield area, the region’s business scene will see some changes in the new…
Rosendahl's owner looking for options as Irwin leaders defend eviction to make way for renovations
By lowber on December 16, 2024
A week after he was told Irwin chose not to renew its lease of the Main Street building where the borough’s offices are on the…
Dick's to bring House of Sport concept to Westmoreland Mall
By lowber on December 3, 2024
A Dick’s House of Sport planned for the vacant Sears spot at Westmoreland Mall would be the second House of Sport concept store in the…
Former Meier & Sons Hardware building to get 2 new tenants
By lowber on November 30, 2024
John Meier & Sons Hardware in Murrysville was filled with tools from 1953 until its closing in 2022. Soon, it will be filled with tools…
Westmoreland chamber looking along Route 30 for potential convention center location
By lowber on November 27, 2024
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce plans to study the potential for a convention center and hotel in the county. Source: The Tribune-Review
‘Something to give back’: Retired Naval officer expands low-cost, self-serve bookstore business to Westmoreland Mall
By lowber on November 19, 2024
Griffin and Naomi Lotson have gotten used to weaving through stacks of books piled high in their Indiana Borough home. Source: The Tribune-Review