For the next two years, two county commissioners from the area will lead a regional commission for transportation and economic development. Members of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission elected Fayette County Commissioner Vince Vicites as chairman and Greene County Commissioner Betsy ...
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG 鈥� It鈥檚 been a year of sweeping and controversial ...
Community Circle Food Pantry has served residents of Washington County for more than 40 years, and director Melanie Wolfe said the need continues to grow. 鈥淲e know more than 24,000 people in Washington County face food insecurity - that鈥檚 one in nine people. One in seven children may not ...
At the Humane Society of Greene County, the top priority is making sure the animals that are adopted go to the right home, said Director Jane Gapen. 鈥淲e ask for potential adopters to fill out an application first and if approved, we set up a time for you to come in and visit with the ...
The Hospitality Lab at West Virginia University has had a fabulous rookie year. The lab, which opened about 12 months ago, has achieved a 100% job and internship placement rate for participants. Known officially as the Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab, the program is ...
The familiar 鈥渢ake a penny, leave a penny鈥� sign at counters relied on the coin being a part of everyday life. November鈥檚 halt to the minting of new pennies is leading to new signs in some retailers 鈥� ones warning the customers of a shortage. But, while local businesses are bracing ...
