Drone academy opens world of aviation to female high school students
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) has received grant funding through the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) to develop a new website. In a news release, the organization said the new site will provide a more welcoming online experience while making it easier for visitors to learn about MVAA's programs, register for classes, support the organization, and stay informed about performances, events, and community initiatives. In addition to improving the user experience, the new website will feature enhanced online giving capabilities and streamlined administrative tools that will help MVAA operate more efficiently. The new website is expected to launch later this year. ...
The Pittsburgh band the Clarks will headline the first concert at Canonsburg’s Canon Theatre on Oct,. 24. The Canon Theatre is being developed by the Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute (CECI) as a centerpiece for arts, entertainment and community engagement serving Washington County and the surrounding region. "The Clarks have been the soundtrack for generations of western Pennsylvanians, and welcoming them to our stage marks the beginning of what we believe will become a vibrant and diverse performance calendar,” said Blair Trunzo, managing director of the Canon Theatre. “We are creating a venue where audiences can experience outstanding live entertainment while ...
Yoga in the park Certified yoga instructor Summer Voelker will host yoga in Mingo Creek County Park Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. This is an introductory yoga class, but all skill levels are welcome to participate. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. The group will meet at the Mingo Creek County Park Group Camping – Log Cabin Area, located near the Observatory. Pre-registration is required and can be made online at http://washingtoncountypa.tylerparksrec.com/8799prod/ParksRec/portal/Home or by calling the Washington County Parks & Recreation Office at 724-228-6867. A fee of $5.00 will be charged. Community church dinner A free community dinner will be hosted at the California United Methodist ...
For nearly 25 years, Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House has helped patients and their families through life's hardest moments. Now, the hospice facility in Washington has closed its doors. "Concordia Hospice of Washington can confirm that inpatient hospice services are no longer ...
After years of planning, Greene County’s new business incubator is nearly open. At its meeting Thursday, the county Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a grant agreement with the Benedum Foundation to assist in operating the incubator, which will be located in the Silveus Building ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, sent 21-year-old shortstop prospect ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Pittsburgh has won six of seven games against the NL Central-leading Brewers ...
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series celebrating the 75th anniversary of PONY Baseball and Softball, leading up to the Pony League World Series that begins Friday. Playing in the Pony League World Series at Lew Hays Pony Field in Washington Park is a motivating force for many who have ...
A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods, and it sits at the center of how nations manage trade, protect industries, and shape economic strategy. At its core, a tariff raises the price of foreign products entering a country. This makes imported goods less competitive compared to domestic ...
Invasive pests can hide in places you’d never expect, and once they spread, they can destroy the trees, plants and food people rely on every day. These pests pose a serious threat to agriculture, forests, ecosystems and the food supply. Many invasive species cannot travel far on their own; ...
