Municipal Elections 101 from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to make informed decisions. Sign up for our free newsletters. On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will choose who they want to lead the local governments that most closely impact ...
Houston hosted its 42nd annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, which saw huge crowds and warm weather. The event ran from Friday to Sunday and had dozens of vendors, food trucks and attractions. On Saturday morning there was a “Pumpkin Parade” along Pike Street, and Pittsburgh band ...
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The mayor of Washington issued a plea Saturday morning for witnesses to come forward after a fatal shooting in the city. The shooting occurred at about 2:52 a.m. Saturday in the alley next to Joe’s Bakery at 123 N. Main St., according to Mayor JoJo Burgess. Washington County Coroner ...
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The defense for Kristopher Moorehouse claims he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a friend who made unwanted advances to the defendant’s girlfriend at a house party in Canonsburg last month, even going as far as invoking the Castle Doctrine that allows for lethal force against ...
