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Robinson Joins Fellow Senators to Honor Military Children

By Southwest Allegheny News | Apr 1, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Greg Rothman (R-34) and Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced Senate Resolution 248 recognizing April as Month of the Military Child in Pennsylvania to support the nearly 37,000 children who have parents currently serving in the United States military.The resolution also recognizes April 15, 2024, as Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Pennsylvania to encourage residents to wear purple to symbolize all branches of the United States military. Purple – the color of sacrifice – is a combination of Army green, Navy blue, Air Force blue,...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 31, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Allegheny News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Allegheny County home sales in week ending March 23

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 30, 2024

There were 229 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many companies in cities in Allegheny County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 28, 2024

There were 30 companies in cities associated with Allegheny County that received 30 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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PA Women Veterans: Register Now for Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Your Service

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 27, 2024

Pennsylvania women veterans are encouraged to register for a state Capitol ceremony celebrating their service, as announced by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). The registration deadline for the event, which will take place at noon on Monday, June 10, is April 5. The ceremony aims to honor female veterans and their family members, showcasing an exhibit featuring photos and biographies of women who have served in the armed forces."June 12 is not a separate Veterans Day. It recognizes the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Act by President Harry S. Truman in 1948,”...

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Kuzma to Host Event to Help Allegheny County Residents Obtain Concealed Carry Permits

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 27, 2024

Rep. Andrew Kuzma, representing the 39th Legislative District, has announced a collaborative effort with Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus to host an event aimed at assisting residents in obtaining their concealed carry permits. The event is scheduled to take place at the Jefferson Hills Borough Building Community Room on April 6th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Kuzma expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, "I hosted a similar event last year that was very popular and broke an Allegheny County record with 1,119 people." He emphasized the importance of upholding...

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Gaydos Announces More Than $678,000 in Funding for Communities in the 44th District

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 26, 2024

HARRISBURG – Communities in the 44th Legislative District are set to benefit from a significant funding injection for infrastructure improvements. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) revealed that Moon and Crescent townships will collectively receive over $678,000 in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program following approval from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).Expressing her satisfaction with the allocation, Rep. Gaydos stated, "I am pleased this funding has been awarded to our communities." She emphasized the importance of pedestrian safety by...

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Robinson Secures More than $2.3 Million for District Infrastructure Upgrades

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 26, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has announced that more than $2.3 million in grants is being awarded for local transportation improvement projects in the district. The grants, awarded through Commonwealth Finance Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, aim to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable transportation system for the residents of the commonwealth."These initiatives are truly remarkable. They will enhance connectivity by revamping streets, renewing public stairways, improving sidewalks and more," said Robinson. "Each of these...

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Kuzma Announces Streetlight Grant

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 26, 2024

Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) has announced a $147,000 grant for the city of Monongahela to replace streetlights. The funding, sourced from the Multimodal Transportation Fund under the Commonwealth Financing Authority, aims to enhance economic development and ensure a safe transportation system within the Commonwealth.Representing the 39th Legislative District, Kuzma highlighted the significance of the project, stating, "While many people don’t immediately notice streetlights when walking or driving down the road, good lighting coming from fresh, new fixtures...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 24, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Weekly recap, week ending March 16 home sales in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 298 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending March 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Allegheny News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 81.1% of people in Allegheny County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 1,246,116 citizens living in Allegheny County in 2021, 81.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,010,566 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Perri Page, former Chartiers Valley High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Wednesday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 21, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 12 seed.

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Senate Committee Approves Robinson Bill in Fight Against Fentanyl

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 20, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), joined by Sens. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Senate Bill 1120 ensures common-sense procedures are followed during the bail determination process for repeat violent offenders, drug dealers trafficking fentanyl, and those who assault law enforcement officers or evade arrest on foot. The legislation would specifically bar non-monetary forms of bail from being issued to those who pose a threat to public safety."Dangerous...

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Bills Would Safeguard Food from Cancer-Causing, Poisonous Ingredients, Mihalek Says

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 19, 2024

In a recent development in Pennsylvania, Rep. Natalie Mihalek and Rep. Melissa Shusterman have introduced a bipartisan legislative package aimed at protecting consumers from cancer-causing and poisonous ingredients in food products. The legislators are focused on prohibiting the use of harmful chemicals in foods sold in the state.Speaking on the necessity of the bills, Rep. Mihalek emphasized the health risks associated with certain chemicals, stating, "The list of health issues related to poisons like Red Dye No. 3 are well documented to increase hyperactivity in...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 17, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Home sales during week ending March 9 in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 16, 2024

There were 205 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Southwest Allegheny News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.