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Fitness classes Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair has several fitness classes beginning the week of July 6, including barre sculpt, cardio drumming, cardio strength fusion, gentle and flow yoga, faith and fitness, Parkinson's fitness, Pilates, drop-in morning and evening Zumba and stronger bones/better balance. For registration, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630. Yoga in Mingo Join certified yoga instructor Summer Voelker for an evening of yoga in Mingo Creek County Park July 8 at 6 p.m. This is an introductory yoga class, but all skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. The group will meet at the group camping – ...

Local runners carry flag in Relay for America

Red, white and blue raced through the roads of Greene, Fayette and Washington counties Thursday morning, and waved from the sidewalks and shoulders. The counties made up the overnight and morning legs of Relay for America, a nationwide relay carrying the American flag cross-country to ...

Teen pleads guilty to robbery in Washington Food Mart shooting

One of three teens accused of attempting to rob a Washington convenience store at gunpoint when a customer was shot pleaded guilty Wednesday and was sentenced to state prison time. Christian Zavier Patrene appeared Wednesday in the Washington County Courthouse and pleaded guilty to one felony ...

Heatwave could contribute to algae and bacteria in local waterways

The near-record heatwave singeing the greater Pittsburgh region could negatively impact aquatic wildlife and human users by enabling the growth of waterborne bacteria and algae, according to experts. According to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Natural Resources Program ...

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Sports

Wild Things sweep doubleheader in Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Washington Wild Things raised the rally flag twice on Sunday. After inclement weather washed out Saturday’s game, Sunday became a doubleheader and the Wild Things came back to win both games over Schaumburg, taking game one 8-6 and game two 9-4 at Wintrust ...

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Griffin’s big day helps Pirates beat Nationals

WASHINGTON – Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday in a game in which he was also spectacular in the field. Brandon Lowe followed Griffin's key hit with a three-run homer off Brad Lord ...

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Harrington repeats as U.S. Senior Open champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Padraig Harrington's first two U.S. Senior Open titles weren't decided until the final hole. His record-tying third had no drama by the time he reached the back nine on Sunday. Harrington became the fourth golfer to defend his U.S. Senior Open title, shooting a final-round ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Thirteen books for the 13 colonies

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 ...

Living

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Five ways to make moving day less stressful

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 ...

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