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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 28, 2024

This former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Week ending Jan. 20: Allegheny County home sales

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 27, 2024

There were 154 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Jan. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Median age of Allegheny County residents reached 41 by 2021

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 26, 2024

Allegheny County residents have a median age of 41-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Ortitay Comments on Biden’s Liquefied Natural Gas Pause

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 26, 2024

In response to President Joe Biden's decision to pause the approval of pending applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Representative Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has voiced his concerns. Ortitay believes that Biden's announcement is driven by politics and bad policy.Ortitay highlights the fact that Russia is one of the top exporters of LNG and that, due to the war in Ukraine, other countries have reduced their reliance on Russia. By pausing pending applications, Biden is limiting choices for our allies and potentially increasing their dependence...

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 20, 2024

This former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Recent Allegheny County home sales in week ending Jan. 13

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 20, 2024

There were 189 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Robinson Secures $3.5 Million for Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 20, 2024

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has announced that more than $3.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will be awarded for local projects in Allegheny County. The funding will be used for various initiatives aimed at enhancing the community and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of its residents."These projects are being funded by state dollars that are returning to the district and being utilized toward the enjoyment and safety of our community," said Robinson. "I am pleased to assist in the securing of these funds, and I look forward to seeing...

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Robinson Announces $3.5 Million for Community, Safety and Economic Development Projects

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 19, 2024

HARRISBURG - Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) has announced that over $3.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will be allocated to various local projects. These projects aim to enhance the community, promote safety, and foster economic development."These projects are being funded by state dollars that are returning to the district and being utilized toward the enjoyment and safety of our community," said Robinson. "I am pleased to assist in the securing of these funds, and I look forward to seeing the projects come to fruition."One of the...

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Mihalek, Robinson Score Grant for Bethel Park Baseball Lights

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 18, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) have announced that a $275,000 grant has been approved by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority for improvements to the Municipality of Bethel Park's Millennium Park. The grant, which comes from the Allegheny Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund, will be used to install light poles at baseball fields in Millennium Park that currently do not have lighting."Bethel Park has worked hard to build and maintain a first-class location that's used by...

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Gaydos Announces Funding Awarded for Various Projects in 44th District

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 17, 2024

Jan. 17, 2024 - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has announced that 10 projects in the 44th Legislative District have received nearly $2.1 million in state grant funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) program. The funding was secured through the efforts of Gaydos and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny).Gaydos expressed her satisfaction with the allocation of funds, stating, "I am pleased that tax dollars are returning to our communities to help fund these important projects. We must do everything in our power to keep people safe and secure,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Allegheny County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 17, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Allegheny County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Allegheny County home prices fall in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 16, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County fell by $2,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.3%.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Allegheny County in week ending Jan. 13

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 16, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Allegheny County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ortitay Secures Funding for Heritage Park

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 16, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has announced that $242,250 in state funds will be released to McDonald Borough for the construction of restrooms at Heritage Park. The funding was secured through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program, which supports projects for the improvement and development of greenways, recreational trails, open spaces, and parks.Ortitay expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "Recently, significant improvements have been made to Heritage Park. By adding these restrooms, the park will be...

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Ortitay Secures Grant for Oakdale

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 16, 2024

Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has announced that he has secured $258,750 in funding for Oakdale Borough through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Program. The GEDTF program aims to promote development in Allegheny County by providing funding for various projects, including economic, infrastructure, and community improvements.Ortitay emphasized the importance of the Oakdale Community Center as a gathering place for the community, stating, "As with any building, maintenance is required in order to remain operational. This project will...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Allegheny County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 13

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Allegheny County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Allegheny County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was lower than the national average

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 14, 2024

Property owners in Allegheny County paid 0.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, 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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Home prices in Allegheny County increased

By Southwest Allegheny News | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Allegheny County rose by $1,000, while total sales decreased by 13.2%.