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Southwestern Pennsylvanians who dug out Monday from Winter Storm Fern now find themselves facing a stretch of dangerously cold temperatures. "It's no secret now that we will be looking at an extended period of temperatures below freezing," the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh posted ...
Amid frigid temperatures and biting wind chills Tuesday, firefighters in Fayette County battled a house fire that destroyed the residence and left several people homeless. Crews were called to 606 Meadow St. in the Ronco neighborhood of German Township and found the house engulfed in ...
Over the past 25 years, Dr. Meg Pankiewicz has been fiercely committed to making the world a better place. The Canon-McMillan High School English teacher, who holds a doctorate in Holocaust studies, teaches a semester-long elective course on Holocaust and genocide studies, and worked to ...
Nearly a foot of snow fell across southwestern Pennsylvania throughout the day Sunday, making it the most accumulation over a single day in nearly 16 years. The National Weather Service measured 11.2 inches of snow at Pittsburgh International Airport 鈥� making it the 21st snowiest day on ...
Even amid snow, cold and blustery winds, experienced gardeners and novices alike are starting to plan for the warmer days ahead. Groups throughout the area have turned to seed swaps or giveaways as a way to make plant growing more accessible. People have been coming together to trade ...
