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Data center ordinance topic of Cecil Township workshop

Cecil Township moved another step closer to enacting a comprehensive ordinance regulating data center projects during a Monday night workshop. The board of supervisors have discussed the best approach to regulating the high-tech industry since earlier this year, following a wave of outcry from residents across the county that began in fall 2025 after a large property in South Strabane Township was listed for sale as a prime location for a data center campus. According to Supervisor Chairman Frank Egizio, the board “has to be cautious and look at the big picture” in order to adequately protect residents from potential harm relating to data center development. During a previous ...

Star party set for Mingo Creek Park Observatory

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at Mingo Creek Park Observatory on July 10 and 11. Safe solar observation begins at 7 p.m., with night sky observation at approximately 9 p.m., weather permitting. Planetarium presentations occur rain or shine. Visit 3ap.org for more information.

Disability Pride Washington event coming to city pavilion

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 ...

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Wild Things extend winning streak to 5

FLORENCE, Ky. – Jeff Liquori hit a two-run homer, newly acquired Billy Sullivan had a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and the Wild Things stretched their winning streak to five games with a 6-3 win over Florence on Wednesday afternoon. Three Washington relief pitchers combined for ...

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O’Hearn sets Pirates record with 10 RBI in 12-4 win over Braves

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn hit three home runs and finished with a franchise-record 10 RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates drilled the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday night. The first baseman, the rare free agent to sign a multiyear deal with the Pirates, made it easy for ace Paul Skenes ...

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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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AHN performs region’s first robotic kidney transplant

A surgical team at AHN Allegheny General Hospital recently completed the region’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant, marking a significant advancement in transplant care in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The procedure was performed in April by Dr. Jennifer Carpenter, a transplant surgeon ...

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