Pittsburgh Region Air Quality Gets Poor Grade
The Pittsburgh area continues to receive poor grades on its overall air quality according to a new report. The American Lung Association released its State of the Air Report yesterday, and t... Read more
UPMC Lays Off 1,000 Employees
Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider UPMC is laying off about 1,000 employees. According to officials, the job cuts are mainly among administrative and non-clinical positions. It comes as th... Read more
The local recovery community is invited to an event at the newly created Butler Recovery Center. An Open House at the Center on Center is planned for Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. with door prizes... Read more
At a recent Game Commission meeting, the board approved the Saturday after Thanksgiving as opening day of deer firearm season. But, officials say they are going to continue to examine whethe... Read more
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced a new initiative that takes aim to increase solar power in the commonwealth. The Governor wants to get the state 50 percent of its electricity from solar... Read more
Panel of Healthcare Experts Come To SRU
An event Thursday at Slippery Rock University will talk about the region’s health care industry. The panelists will include executives from UPMC, West Virginia University, and other healthca... Read more
Curtain To Rise On Portersville Christian Musical
High school musical season around the Butler County area wraps up this weekend with performances from one final local school. Students at Portersville Christian School will perform their ann... Read more
As the victims of the Norfolk Southern train derailment receive reimbursements, two senators are working on lowering their tax rate. Senator Bob Casey has penned a letter to the IRS and Trea... Read more
Mars Girl Scouts Make Improvements to Playground
A group of young people are giving back to their community through a project at a local school. Members of Girl Scout Troop 28850 recently made improvements to the playground at Mars Area Pr... Read more
A ground breaking ceremony is set for a new green space in Cranberry Township. In front of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center at 5 p.m., officials will celebrate the ground breaking of... Read more