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Mon Valley Academy for the Arts receives grant for new accessible website

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 Clarks to headline first performance at Canonsburg theater

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 ...

Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House closes

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 ...

Community calendar

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 ...

Connellsville sets world record with line of 645 swim tubes

Not many people have a 40th birthday as memorable as Kevin Leonard's. There were food trucks, community groups, bands on two stages and crowds spilling out across Yough River Park in Connellsville for hours Saturday afternoon. Oh, and a world record. In the centerpiece of the inaugural ...

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Bucs defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games

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 ...

Four repeat entrants in 10-team PLWS field

The 10-team field for the Printscape Pony League World Series has been determined and there are plenty of familiar names among the entrants. In addition to the host team, Washington County, Host Area winner South Hills is returning for second consecutive year. Also back is defending champion ...

Pony League World Series just means more in Washington

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 ...

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Op-Ed: Tariffs can be like barriers that isolate an economy

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 ...

Living

Cake4Kids makes a special day for kids brighter

As a high school sophomore, Ishaan Sharma of Upper St. Clair became involved in a service project baking cupcakes for a local needs-based organization, SHIM. After the project was completed, he didn’t want to stop. Now entering his sophomore year at Georgia Tech, Ishaan, 19, and his ...

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