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Bridge dedication ceremony honors Terry D. Tackett Jr

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 15, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay will lead a bridge dedication and sign unveiling ceremony on Friday, naming a bridge in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr. The bridge carries the Southern Beltway over State Route 980 in Cecil Township. Tackett was known for assisting a critically injured woman in downtown Pittsburgh when a vehicle collided with the Allegheny County Building several years ago. He passed away in October 2022 due to a vehicular accident.

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Rising home valuations in Allegheny County in Q3 2024

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 13, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Allegheny County rose by $10,750, while total sales decreased by 23.3%.

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 13, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Recent Allegheny County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 12, 2024

There were 131 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Representative criticizes Allegheny County's proposed property tax hike

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 9, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay from Washington/Allegheny has expressed strong opposition to a recent proposal by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, which suggests a significant increase in property taxes.

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Gaydos opposes proposed property tax hike in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 9, 2024

Rep. Valerie Gaydos of Allegheny County has voiced her opposition to a proposed property tax increase put forward by County Executive Sara Innamorato. The proposal suggests a 46.5% hike, which would be the largest in recent memory for the area.

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Allegheny County property tax hike faces criticism from Representative Jason Ortitay

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 9, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay has voiced his opposition to a recent proposal by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, which seeks to increase property taxes by more than 46%. The proposed tax hike is intended to address a budget deficit and cover increased government spending.

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Allegheny County faces opposition over proposed property tax increase

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 9, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay of Washington and Allegheny counties has expressed concerns over a proposal by Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato to significantly increase property taxes. The proposed hike, exceeding 46%, aims to address a budget deficit and fund increased government spending.

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Pennsylvania legislature passes bill to expand access to sign language interpreters

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 9, 2024

Legislation aimed at improving access to sign language interpreters has passed both the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Senators Devlin Robinson (R-37) and John Kane (D-9), seeks to update state laws to better meet the needs of Pennsylvania's deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing communities.

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House passes bill on early literacy advancement

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 8, 2024

The House has passed a bill aimed at improving early literacy achievement across the state. Representative Jason Ortitay, who represents parts of Washington and Allegheny counties, has been advocating for this cause for nearly five years.

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House approves early literacy bill championed by Rep. Jason Ortitay

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 8, 2024

The Pennsylvania House has approved legislation aimed at enhancing early literacy achievement across the state. This initiative, led by Representative Jason Ortitay, has been a focus for nearly five years.

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House passes bill to enhance early literacy efforts

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 8, 2024

The Pennsylvania House has passed legislation aimed at enhancing early literacy achievement across the state.

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Pennsylvania House Republicans introduce bills targeting prosecution and bail reform

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 7, 2024

Today, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus introduced a legislative package aimed at enhancing prosecution efforts to combat violent crime in the state. This initiative represents the third component of their four-part strategy to address crime.

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Robert Morris University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 6, 2024

Robert Morris University in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 6, 2024

These former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Allegheny County home sales in week ending Sept. 28

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 5, 2024

There were 100 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Republican lawmakers plan press conference on violent crime reduction

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 4, 2024

House Republicans are continuing their efforts to address violent crime in communities. A press conference is scheduled for Monday, October 7, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ryan Office Building Atrium. The event will feature Representatives Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, and Sheryl M. Delozier.

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Robinson offers monthly sessions for veterans' benefit assistance

By Southwest Allegheny News | Oct 3, 2024

Senator Devlin Robinson is initiating monthly meetings to help veterans navigate their military benefits. These sessions will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at his Bethel Park district office, located at 1700 N. Highland Road, Suite 307, Pittsburgh. The office hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where an American Legion veteran service officer will be available by appointment.