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Along Mariner East pipelines, secrecy and a patchwork of emergency plans leave many at risk and in the dark

By lowber on October 18, 2020

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Murrysville woman, 20, appointed to national Crohn’s advocacy board

By lowber on September 18, 2020

For Rachel Stackiewicz, enjoying most meals is a temporary pleasure at best. Source: The Tribune-Review

Super PACs turn to Western Pa. voters for testimonials in presidential contest

By lowber on August 30, 2020

On the surface, Janie and Shawn share little beyond their small-town Western Pennsylvania roots. Source: The Tribune-Review

Trade schools offer training in high-demand, essential careers

By lowber on August 8, 2020

Candace Carlton recently earned a massage therapy license. Unfortunately, the past six months have made it tough to put it to use. Source: The…

State officials: Westmoreland adds 1 new covid case, no new deaths

By lowber on June 11, 2020

Westmoreland County on Thursday had one new covid-19 case, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 474, according to Pennsylvania health officials. Source:…

Westmoreland adds 6 new covid-19 cases, no new deaths

By lowber on June 10, 2020

Westmoreland County on Wednesday had six new covid-19 cases, bringing the total number to 473, according to Pennsylvania health officials. Source: The Tribune-Review

Texas firm eyes several Levin Furniture stores, including Mt. Pleasant flagship, in bankruptcy deal

By lowber on May 12, 2020

The Mt. Pleasant flagship store that was the foundation for the century-old Levin Furniture empire could reopen — only as part of a new furniture…

State lawmakers say there is pain ahead as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease

By lowber on May 9, 2020

State lawmakers say the social and economic pain from the coronavirus shutdown is not over and that there are still many questions as Southwestern Pennsylvania…

East Suburban clinic reports data breach affecting 500 patients

By lowber on April 28, 2020

East Suburban Sports Medicine Center, an athletic training and physical therapy center with branches in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, announced a data security breach that…

Mt. Pleasant native leads UCLA battle against coronavirus

By lowber on March 28, 2020

When the novel coronavirus came ashore on the West Coast two months ago, Johnese Spisso was confident UCLA Health was up for the challenge. …

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