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John J. Kane Regional Center-Gl Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 23, 2024

John J. Kane Regional Center-Gl, the third largest nursing home in Allegheny County, aided an average of 141.2 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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John J. Kane Regional Center-School was 2nd largest nursing home in Allegheny County as of Q4 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 22, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, John J. Kane Regional Center-School was the second largest nursing home in Allegheny County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Allegheny County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Allegheny County received $579,239 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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John J. Kane Regional Center-Mc was largest nursing home in Allegheny County as of Q4 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 21, 2024

John J. Kane Regional Center-Mc, the largest nursing home in Allegheny County, aided an average of 205 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Allegheny County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Moon Township Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by CL1, LLC, Ephram Lahasky, and Nv22op, LLC since June 9, 2022, Moon Township Rehabilitation and Wellness Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Allegheny County home sales during week ending Feb. 10

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 17, 2024

There were 177 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Feb. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Southwest Allegheny News area weekly mass times

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center: 3-star nursing home in Allegheny County

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by ADMN Group, LLC, LME Family Holdings, LLC, and Pa2 Holdings, LLC, Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Saber Healthcare Holdings, LLC since Jan. 1, 2014, Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Summit Care, LLC since April 1, 2016, Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Numerous Fire, EMS Grants Awarded, Kuzma Says

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 15, 2024

HARRISBURG – In a press release today, Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that 18 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 39th Legislative District have been awarded over $357,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants. The grant money comes from state gaming proceeds and is open to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads in Pennsylvania. The funding can be used for various purposes such as construction, equipment purchase or repair, debt reduction, and training.Kuzma...

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Home valuation prices decreased in Allegheny County in January 2024, compared to January 2023

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 13, 2024

In January, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County fell by $100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.4%.

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Gaydos Announces Grants to First Responders in the 44th District

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 13, 2024

Fire and emergency response organizations in Pennsylvania's 44th Legislative District have received a significant boost in funding. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that these organizations have been awarded a total of $151,026 in grants from the state. The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). "We need to do all we can to support our volunteer fire companies and emergency medical service (EMS)...

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Ortitay Announces Grants for Fire, EMS Companies

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 12, 2024

State Representative Jason Ortitay has announced that 13 fire and ambulance companies in the 46th Legislative District will receive a total of nearly $200,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grants. The grant program, which has been in place since 2000, is available to both volunteer and career fire companies, as well as emergency medical services and rescue squads in Pennsylvania.According to Rep. Ortitay, the grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including facility construction or repair, equipment purchase or repair, debt reduction, and training....

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Which former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 11, 2024

This former Southwest Allegheny News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Home sales in Allegheny County in week ending Feb. 3

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 10, 2024

There were 209 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Feb. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Ortitay Praises Advancement of Literacy Legislation

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 7, 2024

Feb. 07, 2024In response to the Senate Education Committee unanimously reporting out Senate Bill 801, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has expressed his support for the advancement of literacy achievement for all. The bill, which is a mirror image of his House Bill 998, aims to address the state's declining early literacy rate and fulfill the Commonwealth Court's landmark decision on fair funding.Ortitay emphasized the importance of investing in early literacy in every school across the state, stating, "Surely, something as important as teaching children how...

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Robinson, Costa Bill Creating Western PA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Passed by Senate

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 7, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation to create a western Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue task force was approved unanimously by the Senate today, according to Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Jay Costa (D-43).The bill, Senate Bill 792, aims to establish a western Pennsylvania-based Urban Search and Rescue task force to supplement Task Force One, which is currently located in the southeastern part of the commonwealth. Task Force One consists of a team of individuals comprising firefighters, engineers, medical professionals, canine handlers, and emergency managers, all of whom...

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“COVID” mRNA injections still required for students at Robert Morris University

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 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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Mihalek: Poor Planning Plagues Both Budget Event and Annual Budget

By Southwest Allegheny News | Feb 6, 2024

Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) expressed her dissatisfaction with the poor planning and miscounting of chairs during Tuesday's budget address. Due to the lack of chairs, approximately two-dozen House members were forced to stand, which was seen as ironic. The event took place in the Capitol Rotunda as repairs to the House Chamber ceiling were still ongoing.Mihalek drew a parallel between the chair shortage and Governor Josh Shapiro's approach to the appropriations budget. She criticized the governor for making promises without considering whether they can...