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Construction starting soon to rebuild Elizabeth Forward High School after devastating fire
Nearly a year and a half after flames and smoke caused significant damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, construction is set to begin to rebuild the damaged structure and make improvements throughout the building.
Penn State professor on significance of a female presidential candidate with Kamala Harris run
If Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for president, she would be just the second woman to do so, after Hillary Clinton in 2016. Tasmin Mahfuz with WTAE's sister station WGAL spoke with Nichola Gutgold, a professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, about the significance of a female presidential candidate.
Water Main Break on Route 51 Causes Traffic Chaos in Uniontown, Detours in Place as Repairs Underway
A 12-inch water main break has disrupted traffic along Route 51 in Uniontown, leaving commuters to navigate reduced lanes and detours. According to a WPXI report, the southbound lanes of Route 51 were initially closed early Friday morning from Upper Middletown Road to Smith Road following the incident. Connellsville Mayor...
Penn Township posts its draft comprehensive plan
Penn Township, along with engineering firm Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, has posted a draft version of its 2024 comprehensive plan proposal on its website for public review and comment. This will mark the township’s first solo comprehensive plan update since 2008. The current proposal is a joint plan with the...
Site of former LA fitness eyed for new store in Bethel Park
The scene of a demolished building that housed fitness centers is proposed as the site for a new store. Bethel Park Council approved the preliminary/final plan for Floor & Décor, to be located at 3000 Oxford Drive, where there previously was an LA Fitness and before that, Bally’s.
West Jefferson Hills School Board Appoints Member, Hires Director of Facilities
During a special meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Board of Directors of the West Jefferson Hills School District appointed Ashley Malley to the board, serving for a term until December 2025. The appointment comes following the resignation of board member Chelsea Campolongo who recently moved out of the district.
84 Lumber advocates for veterans on National Hire a Veteran Day
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment.
Penn State Sustainability encourages students to do their part
Penn State’s Chief Sustainability Officer Lara Fowler believes in the power of asking questions. As the director of Penn State Sustainability, Fowler said the best part of her job is working to answer student questions, like when a student asked why the IM Fields lights are always on. “A...
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge Inspection Continues Next Week in Allegheny County
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection activities on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, which carries Route 2114 over the Monongahela River in the cities of McKeesport and Duquesne, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, July 29-August 2 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge from 9 a.m....
Washington County Health Dept, NIH looking for YOUR opinions in new study
26 July 2024- Washington County community members are invited to share their thoughts on hardship and what makes a “good life” during a pilot study being conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with support from the Washington County Health Department and Healthy Washington County. The Fairness Dialogues Field Laboratory (FairLab) session will be Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1-5 p.m. at the downtown Hagerstown branch of the Washington County Free Library.
Peters Township football stadium turf gets replaced
Work is underway at Peters Township’s high school stadium to replace the turf as a new school year approaches. The Peters Township board of school directors approved the project in February. The field is being outfitted with the “Game On Turf System” from Shaw Sports Turf. The work is costing the district $507,200.
Penn State Extension to Host Fourth Annual Solar Law Symposium
Penn State Extension is excited to announce the upcoming Solar Law Symposium on August 20, 2024. This event will gather experts from various sectors to discuss critical legal issues surrounding the solar energy industry and provide CLE credits to those who request them. The event is co-sponsored by Penn State Extension, The Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy, and The Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law.
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