James Adovasio, archaeologist who led excavations at Meadowcroft, dies at 82
The state Commission on Crime and Delinquency has unveiled the first phase of an upcoming statewide program to improve testing and tracking procedure for sexual assault evidence kits, which advocates say will improve transparency and accountability for survivors. The new Track-Kit Program will be piloted in three counties throughout October before full implementation across the state by the end of 2026. Signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2024, the Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), is designed to address longstanding concerns with the testing process for sexual assault evidence kits, which are commonly known as rape kits. These kits are containers of physical ...
The Washington County Conservation District is seeking a director or associate director to help shape how the county manages agricultural practices and vital natural resources like water quality, forestry, and soil erosion. As a governmental subdivision, the Conservation District is governed by a seven-member board, which leads a team of nine staff members. This team works closely with landowners and residents to implement conservation practices and provide education on environmental issues and trends. Board members meet monthly to oversee conservation programs and collaborate with local governments, state, and federal agencies. While the position is unpaid, expenses for meetings ...
The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency is touting a record $804.5 million in visitor spending last year just days after its monthly funding payments from the county were halted following a disagreement with the commissioners over the amount of information included in its audit. The ...
For the first time in 35 years, Pennsylvania has recorded a little more than 1,000 cases of the measles, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Monday. While the outbreak has so far bypassed Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, Allegheny County reported its first case Monday. The ...
The Cecil Township Board of Supervisors has named police Chief Shawn F. Bukovinsky as the inaugural Director of Public Safety for the township, positioning him to further develop inter-departmental preparedness in case of emergency. The new role will give the township greater ability to ...
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from Edmonton in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. The deal, announced Wednesday, gives the Penguins depth on the blue line. The move came prior to the Penguins’ game at the Washington Capitals on ...
PITTSBURGH – Aaron Rodgers learned the NFL is a reality show, complete with cameras that rarely miss a thing – particularly anything he does – long, long ago. So forgive the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback if he doesn't get worked up over a little jawing during the course of a game, be ...
Name: Betty Glyptis Grade: Junior School: Peters Township Sport: Golf Glyptis’ week: Two solid rounds helped Glyptis earn silver at the WPIAL Class 3A girls golf championships for the second year in a row. Glyptis shot 80 at Hill Crest Country Club last Monday and was one-shot back ...
As recently as early summer, artificial intelligence, or AI, was far from the center of public concern or worry. Now, it's at center stage, though to many it remains a mystery. During a recent class reunion, a friend confided that AI was a head-scratcher. "I don't know anything about it," he ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and UPMC Washington Women's Center hosted its first "Mamm O' Glam" event on Tuesday, combining breast cancer screening with a little pampering to make routine screenings for women easier, more welcoming, and less stressful Women who received their ...
