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Officials hope to reopen Washington Co. CourthouseĢƵ front entrance by fall

Washington County officials are once again working to throw open the front doors to the courthouse with hopes the main entrance can be used by the public as soon as October. The county this week put out requests for bids to refurbish the “historical” courthouse doors on the front portico ...

Soggy start to the planting season: Local farmers dealing with heavy rainfall

With a heavy amount of rainfall during the month of May and in early June, many local farmers are being impacted by the rain and are behind schedule. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the region has received 6.11 inches of rain from May 1 through June 9, compared to ...

Dire warning: Proposed Medicaid cuts could close rural hospitals

The more than $700 billion in proposed cuts to Medicaid could be devastating to PennsylvaniaĢƵ hospitals, health care experts and advocates continue to warn. Major cuts to Medicaid funding could significantly increase uncompensated care, potentially leading to reduced services and staffing, ...

Potential buyer for Washington Crown Center mall identified

The proposed buyer of the Washington Crown Center mall will be at North FranklinĢƵ zoning hearing tonight as they hope to get “more flexibility” with the commercial property before finalizing the purchase. Representatives of Prep Funds of Cleveland, which lists itself as an Ohio-based ...

Plenty capable: Misconceptions of autism abound

When looking at the rates of autism diagnoses, it is clear that significantly more people are being diagnosed with the disorder. For Dr. Rueben Brock, being diagnosed in his 40s offers a clear example of how people can misunderstand those climbing rates. The National Institute of Mental ...

Think ‘GiG’

In Southwestern Pennsylvania, a subtle yet persistent transformation is underway as the "gig economy" — a sector characterized by short-term, flexible, on-demand jobs — continues to reshape local employment patterns. This shift reflects a broader nationwide trend toward flexible work ...