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Cheers & Jeers

Jeers: Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance are beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced last week that benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program will not be ...

First responders updated on Washington CountyĢƵ emergency radio project

The new emergency radio system for first responders in Washington County is on track to be up and running by early 2027, according to the project manager overseeing its implementation. Dozens of emergency responders from across the county attended an hour-long session Tuesday night at the ...

Too old to trick or treat?

Q: Am I too old to trick or treat? My gram says I am, my mom says “I don’t care what you do as long as I don’t need to drive you somewhere that night” and my dad says, “You’re old enough to make up your own mind. You decide.” So, I’m asking you. Is 16 too old? I love costumes. I ...

Report: Independent Pennsylvania schools generate $29B in economic impact

Waynesburg University President Douglas Lee likes to relate a story about one of his predecessors, Paul Stewart, who gave students each a $1 bill. They were marked to show they came from the university. And the students, as they do, went out and spent. “And the people said, ‘You ...

Pa Game Commission advises motorists to be cautious as deer activity increases

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert because deer are becoming increasingly more active this time of year. “The months of October, November, and December are when deer are moving around the most, and for longer durations during the day,” said ...

Docs who rock: Washington physicians part of Up Past 10 alternative rock band

One night a week, seven guys meet up in a soundproofed Bethel Park garage, pick up their instruments, and start to play. In their professional lives, two of them – Dr. Howard Goldberg and Dr. Michael Faust – are physicians at UPMC Washington, in roles where patients and colleagues depend ...