A Smithton woman injured during an altercation at Saturday’s No Kings protest in Greensburg is calling on the Westmoreland County commissioners to formally condemn political…
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No Kings movement protests taking place in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and elsewhere in region
By lowber on October 18, 2025
People in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Sewickley joined a nationwide series of protests Saturday dubbed the No Kings movement to object to President Donald Trump’s policies,…
Financial pain for many Pa. service providers will continue after budget impasse ends
By lowber on October 17, 2025
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania.…
Paper ballots now an Election Day option for Westmoreland voters
By lowber on September 9, 2025
Westmoreland County voters in November will be given the option to use paper ballots on Election Day. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pa. AG Sunday to defer to state's Democratic governor in Trump legal fights
By lowber on June 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says he’s not looking for a fight with the Trump administration. Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland GOP concedes endorsements had little impact on county primary
By lowber on May 27, 2025
Days after two Republican row officers were ousted by former longtime Democrats who only recently switched to the GOP, party officials in Westmoreland County are…
Norwin candidates seek fresh perspective on board
By lowber on May 11, 2025
The political battles on the Norwin School Board in 2022 and 2023 may come to an end over the next two years as four incumbents…
North Huntingdon: 3 vie for GOP nomination for Sixth Ward
By lowber on May 11, 2025
Republican voters in North Huntingdon’s 6th Ward will be the only ones selecting from multiple candidates in a township commissioners race in the May 20…
Appeals court reinstates Republican mayoral candidate to primary ballot
By lowber on May 7, 2025
A state appeals court just two weeks before the May 20 primary has reinstated a Jeannette mayoral candidate to the Republican ballot. Source: The…
2 veteran Hempfield Area school board members decide not to seek reelection
By lowber on March 23, 2025
Hempfield Area school board will see at least two new faces next year, as veteran members Paul Ward and Diane Ciabattoni are opting not to…