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Pittsburgh Thu. Aug 26 2021

City Receives Over $113,000 To Invest In Electric Bikes For Police Bicycle Unit

The City of Pittsburgh has received a $113,702 grant from the United States Department of Justice Byrne ..

Josh Wilder Editor

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Tue. Aug 24 2021

100's of Penn State faculty may teach remotely to protest lack of vaccination mandate

Penn State University leaders wanted a full return to in-person instruction with Monday’s start of fall classes, touting huge COVID-19 ventilation upgrades.

Josh Wilder Editor

100's of Penn State faculty may teach remotely to protest lack of vaccination mandate

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Tue. Aug 24 2021

Pittsburgh Public Schools Start Of Classes Delayed By 2 Weeks

Transportation issues are the primary reason for the delay, district officials said Tuesday.

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Public Schools Start Of Classes Delayed By 2 Weeks

Josh Wilder Editor

Washington Weather

Thursday May 19

Rain overnight.

High: 78°

Low: 57°

Wind: 7 mph WSW

Chance of rain: 66%

Pittsburgh Tue. Aug 24 2021

Judge Reinstates North Allegheny Mask Mandate

A temporary restraining order has been issued against the optional mask policy that was in effect when classes began Monday.

Josh Wilder Editor

Judge Reinstates North Allegheny Mask Mandate

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Mon. Aug 23 2021

Aerate and Overseed This Fall to To Have a Beautiful Lawn Next Spring!

The most beneficial thing you can do for your lawn in the Fall to assure a healthy yard with less effort in the Spring is aeration and seeding.

Josh Wilder Editor

Aerate and Overseed This Fall to To Have a Beautiful Lawn Next Spring!

Josh Wilder Editor

Washington County COVID-19 Statistics

Washington and Washington County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 17.3% positive test rate in a county with a population of 206,865

28 cases per 100,000

1.37 infection rate

655 deaths

covid stats

Pittsburgh Mon. Aug 23 2021

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Establish Liability For Parents Who ‘Opt-Out’ Of Mask Mandates In Schools

One Pennsylvania state senator is planning added protection for families though he hopes it’s ultimately unnecessary.

Josh Wilder Editor

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Establish Liability For Parents Who ‘Opt-Out’ Of Mask Mandates In Schools

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Mon. Aug 23 2021

2 Pennsylvania lawmakers want to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates

2 Pennsylvania senators want to allow parents to make the decision on what their children will do.

Josh Wilder Editor

2 Pennsylvania lawmakers want to allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates

Josh Wilder Editor

Pittsburgh Mon. Aug 23 2021

State Invest 7.5 Million To Save 29 Local Farms

2,500 acres of farmland have been protected in PA, marking millions in new investments from the state and county.

Josh Wilder Editor

State Invest 7.5 Million To Save 29 Local Farms

Josh Wilder Editor