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Cost of PA food staples up as high as 439% since 2021, fueling financial insecurity among Carnegie seniors

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 28, 2024

The cost of some basic food staples in Carnegie and cities across Pennsylvania, such as fruit, has increased by 439% since 2021.

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Cost of PA food staples up as high as 439% since 2021, fueling financial insecurity among Belle Vernon seniors

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 28, 2024

The cost of some basic food staples in Belle Vernon and cities across Pennsylvania, such as fruit, has increased by 439% since 2021.

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Cost of PA food staples up as high as 439% since 2021, fueling financial insecurity among Bethel Park seniors

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 28, 2024

The cost of some basic food staples in Bethel Park and cities across Pennsylvania, such as fruit, has increased by 439% since 2021.

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New law targets transparency in prescription drug pricing

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 22, 2024

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Funding boost announced for Pennsylvania community colleges in 2024-25 budget

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 22, 2024

Community colleges across Pennsylvania will see a 6% increase in funding, amounting to $15,698,000, in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 20, 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 July 13

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 20, 2024

There were 97 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending July 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Canonsburg seniors

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 19, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

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Robinson secures nearly $5 million in PENNVEST funding for municipal authority expansion

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 18, 2024

HARRISBURG — Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved nearly $5 million for the Findlay Township Municipal Authority’s new staff office and garage project in Allegheny County.

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Findlay Township receives $4.9 million loan from PENNVEST for wastewater upgrades

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 17, 2024

Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a low-interest loan of over $4.9 million to the Findlay Township Municipal Authority. The funding will be used to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring continued efficiency and reliability for the community's wastewater system.

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New law names bridge after community hero Terry D. Tackett Jr

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 16, 2024

A new law has named a bridge in Cecil Township in honor of Terry D. Tackett Jr., following advocacy by Representative Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).

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Robinson bill allowing doorless driving of Jeeps, Broncos becomes law

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 15, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) to allow doorless driving in Pennsylvania for vehicles such as Jeeps and Broncos was signed into law today.

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Allegheny County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 15, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Allegheny County rose by $8,850, while total sales decreased by 4.4%.

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Allegheny County effective property tax rate in Q2 was lower than the national average

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Allegheny County paid 0.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Southwest Allegheny News.

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Allegheny County home prices fall in June 2024 compared to June 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 14, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County fell by $100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20.7%.

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Allegheny County home prices rose in Q2

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Allegheny County rose by $7,875, while total sales decreased by 3.7%.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Robinson's bill expanding scholarship program included in state budget

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 12, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that legislation to expand Pennsylvania’s Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program has been incorporated into the 2024-25 state budget. The Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education. The amendments include raising household income limits from $126,000 to $175,000 and adjusting the GPA requirement to 2.5, extending eligibility to more students.

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Rep Ortitay criticizes lack of early literacy investment in state budget

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 11, 2024

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued a statement regarding his negative vote on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 state budget:

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Pennsylvania Senate approves 2024-25 state budget focused on economic growth

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jul 11, 2024

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a 2024-25 state budget aimed at addressing the economic and demographic challenges facing the state, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).