July 4 weekend storms bring rain, flooding to Southwestern PA
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Construction will continue as scheduled to install a new box culvert under South Main Street despite back-to-back days of heavy rain over the weekend that led to standing water along Park Avenue near the notoriously flood-prone intersection in Washington. Crews spent three weeks in June ...
Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), which has a campus in Washington County, will be offering five new academic programs starting in the fall. The community college says the programs are “designed to meet regional workforce needs.” The new programs include: – Safety ...
Defeated state Senate candidate Al Buchtan is suing the Washington County Board of Elections and its two Republican commissioners over claims that county officials manipulated the GOP primary by allegedly spreading falsehoods that he was under investigation for voter fraud. The lawsuit filed ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Summer is the perfect season for gathering outdoors with friends and family, but if you're a homeowner planning to host barbecues, pool parties or holiday celebrations this year, it's important to consider the potential safety and liability risks that may be affecting your own backyard. A ...
