July 4 weekend storms bring rain, flooding to Southwestern PA
The nonprofit Voices for Independence (VFI) has partnered with Disability Pride Pennsylvania to bring a first-of-its-kind celebration to the downtown Community Pavilion on South Main Street in Washington on July 14. The free event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., featuring live entertainment, refreshments and speeches from VFI CEO Shona Eakins and Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess. According to a statement from VFI, the event represents a significant milestone in celebrating disability culture, community and advocacy in the region. “Disability Pride is about recognizing that disability is a natural part of the human experience and celebrating the contributions, leadership and ...
Registration is open until Thursday for the “Fly Like a Girl,” or FLAG Academy, at South Fayette High School and Pittsburgh International Airport starting July 20. FLAG is a drone academy designed for high school girls to become certified drone pilots. It is open to eligible high school girls throughout the region. Students who participate will have access to professional-grade drones and find out about the fundamentals of drone operations, aviation safety, airspace regulations and more. The curriculum includes 25 hours of coursework and five to 10 hours of independent work. It is designed to prepare them for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 Remote Pilot ...
Private water supply users in Fayette and surrounding counties are invited to attend the “Understanding PFAS in Private Water Systems” workshop on July 16 at 1 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Office, 34 W. Peter St., Second Floor, Uniontown. Participants will gain a better understanding of how PFAS move through the environment, potential pathways for human exposure, and available testing and monitoring resources for private water supplies. The workshop will also cover how to interpret test results, explore management options, and review current scientific research and regulatory developments related to PFAS. At the workshop, each household will receive a no-cost PFAS test ...
PennWest University has finalized a restructuring of its academic programs, which will go into effect in the upcoming fall semester across its campuses in California, Clarion and Edinboro, as well as its Global Online campus. The changes include realigning programs and adding dozens of ...
Sydney Gonglik’s impressive junior season has put her among the best in the state. Gonglik, who led Bentworth to its first WPIAL softball title, was named the Class 2A Pitcher of the Year by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. She leads a large contingent of 17 local ...
The Wild Things, who have the best record in the Frontier League’s Midwest Conference at 34-17, will be well-represented at next week’s all-star game at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, Ky. Washington will have four players in the game, including one starter. Left field Anthony Brocato, ...
SEATTLE (AP) — The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was ...
History counts, and in honor of our country's recent Independence Day celebration, here are 13 histories and biographies that entertain, enlighten and perhaps inspire. The selections are purely subjective and personal and by no means exhaustive. Shockingly (to me), there's nothing here about ...
With the kids out of school, warmer weather and extended daylight, summer is an ideal time for families to relocate. In fact, more than 60% of moves in the United States occur between May and September, according to industry data compiled by moveBuddha. However, even with the most favorable ...
