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Region receives millions in natural gas impact fees

Washington, Greene and Fayette counties will receive a combined $38.9 million in impact fee money from natural gas drilling in 2025, according to figures released this week by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Of the $243.8 million that will be distributed to communities across the ...

Commissioners expected to restore funding to Washington Co. Food Bank

The Washington County commissioners are considering returning their share of food assistance funds to the Greater Washington County Food Bank more than five years after designating the food bank in Pittsburgh as the county’s primary provider. The commissioners are expected to vote during ...

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O’Hearn knocks in career-high 6 runs as Pirates roll

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory Wednesday night over the Athletics. Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits. They scored at least 10 ...

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Reynolds connects twice as Pirates rally past Athletics

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night. Reynolds finished with four hits, ...

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WVU’s season ends with loss to North Carolina in CWS

OMAHA, Neb. – The most productive season in West Virginia baseball history wrapped up Wednesday with one of its worst days. North Carolina, behind 16 hits – the most allowed by WVU this season – advanced to its first national championship series since 2007 following a 12-7 victory inside ...

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Let's not foot this bill Pennsylvania taxpayers already provide Gov. Josh Shapiro with one of the most beautiful official residences in the nation. The Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg recently underwent more than $30 million in renovations and security improvements, and it is protected ...

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Nearly half with high blood pressure don’t know they have it

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that can lead to significant health complications if left untreated. About 50% of adults in the United States are affected, yet only about one in four have it under control. Over time, unmanaged hypertension places excess ...

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