In a meat and potatoes world, group focuses on plants and whole foods
The Peters Township School District has updated its cellphone policy to prohibit students from using them throughout the school day. The district has taken this step in anticipation of a statewide ban on student cellphone use that could go into effect in 2027. Both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate have approved separate bills that would prohibit cellphone use in schools, and Gov. Josh Shapiro backs the effort, saying that “our kids deserve to learn in a classroom that’s free from distraction and where they can spend real time together, free from screens.” Other school districts in Washington County have also enacted bans, with prohibitions by the Washington ...
There were fewer overdose deaths in Washington County in 2025 compared to the year before, but suicide “remains epidemic.” According to the annual report released Wednesday by the office of Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco, there were 47 overdose deaths in the county last year, down from 57 in 2024, and far fewer than the 109 overdose deaths in 2016, the year such deaths hit their peak in this region as a result of the opioid epidemic. The report stated, however, that “overdose deaths continue to become more complicated to investigate, due to the number of different substances found. In years previous, it was common to see only one or two compounds responsible for a ...
It wasn’t exactly Abbey Road, but students dressed up in 18th-century garb had that vibe as they crossed South Main Street in Washington with the help of Maria Piatt while she flagged down traffic for the kids to have safe passage Thursday morning. Nearly two dozen school students spent the ...
A crowd of more than 200 residents left the Hanover Township Fire Hall feeling unresolved after a scheduled Wednesday night hearing on the proposed Starpointe data center project was delayed following nearly three hours of preliminary procedure. Residents had hoped to hear from ...
The Laurel Highlands School District Board of Directors voted Wednesday night to rescind a three-year contract extension given to its superintendent in 2025. Jesse Wallace’s contract will now end after the 2026-27 school year instead of in 2030. The board approved the change 6-3, with ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Semien's second homer in two games and 14th of the ...
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers capped a wild and crazy offseason Thursday by announcing their affiliation with the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and AHL's Cleveland Monsters. The deal is for two years. “We are excited to begin our new partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets and ...
As a baseball player and coach of many seasons I found myself consumed with a bevy of rituals to help make it through the day’s practice, the month and sometimes the season. Not only was it helpful in staying organized in my pursuits but I found comfort in those same rituals. Same goes for ...
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 ...
Maybe Mom was on to something when she said to eat your vegetables. Plant-Based Pittsburgh South offers information and support for people looking to incorporate whole foods, vegetables and grains into their diet and avoid animal proteins. A whole-food, plant-based diet refers to whole foods ...
