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Pa. Turnpike closed between New Stanton and Breezewood for overturned tractor-trailer

By lowber on May 23, 2022

The Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed Monday in both directions between New Stanton and Breezewood as crews clear an overturned tractor-trailer. Source: The Tribune-Review

Pa. state police seize $72 million in illegal drugs in 2021

By lowber on January 17, 2022

State police saw a 67% increase in the total value of illegal drugs seized in 2021 compared to 2019, according to an annual report. …

Red wave in Western Pennsylvania ring counties leaves Allegheny a blue island

By lowber on November 6, 2021

A red wave that has been building in Southwestern Pennsylvania for a decade broke loose, washing over the region with a vengeance Tuesday, leaving only…

Where have all the students gone?: Western Pa. colleges struggle with declining enrollment

By lowber on October 26, 2021

Colleges across the region, ranging from the University of Pittsburgh to local community colleges, are mirroring troubling national trends in enrollment. Source: The Tribune-Review

Why Pa. Turnpike tolls soared — and will continue rising for next 30 years

By lowber on September 26, 2021

Surrounded by bushels of fresh local peaches, Lori Hanscom spent an afternoon greeting truckers, commuters and vacationers from behind her fruit stand at the New…

Hempfield senator set to speak at Pennsylvania March for Life

By lowber on September 24, 2021

State Sen. Kim Ward, a Hempfield Republican, is set to speak during the 2021 Pennsylvania March for Life Monday in Harrisburg. Source: The Tribune-Review

Pa. covid hospitalizations drop to levels not seen since early days of pandemic

By lowber on June 30, 2021

Pennsylvania’s covid-19 hospitalizations dropped to a level not seen since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: The Tribune-Review

Covid-19 still a threat in nursing homes

By lowber on June 18, 2021

Covid-19 is still a threat in Pennsylvania nursing homes even as vaccination rates climb and the number of new infections decline, acting Pennsylvania Secretary of…

CDC: Nearly 100% of Pennsylvania's 65+ residents have at least 1 covid shot

By lowber on June 16, 2021

Just about every Pennsylvanian 65 and older is now at least partially vaccinated for covid-19, according to the latest covid vaccination data from the Center…

Allegheny, Westmoreland see rapid drops in new covid cases

By lowber on June 9, 2021

New covid-19 cases continued their rapid declines in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Source: The Tribune-Review

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