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Advocates praise new state protections for people with disabilities

Local lawmakers and advocates lauded a trio of new executive orders designed to offer expanded data security and legislative advisory capacity for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. The orders, which were signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro late last week, reestablished the Developmental Disabilities ...

In Pittsburgh, 116 city workers' overtime topped their salaries

(The Center Square)—For 116 Pittsburgh city workers, overtime didn’t just supplement their salaries last year; it exceeded them, according to an analysis of pay data by The Center Square. Nearly all the employees were in public safety roles: 73 were police, 26 were paramedics, and 14 ...

NFL Draft's impact on wider region appears uncertain

Although business and municipal leaders across western Pennsylvania are betting on a surge of revenue from the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is projected to bring over half a million visitors to the region, reality may not live up to expectations. According to officials from regions ...

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California to host WPIAL track & field semifinal

California won the girls Section 6-2A track & field championship, while the boys at California were second in the section. The Trojans were awarded for their success in hosting one of the semifinal sites for the team championships on Tuesday. On the girls side, Fort Cherry (8-0), ...

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Ligonier Valley at Laurel Highlands, 12 p.m.

H-S Athlete of the Week: Bailey Barnyak, Carmichaels

NAME: Bailey Barnyak SCHOOL: Carmichaels CLASS: Senior SPORT: Softball BARNYAK'S WEEK: Barnyak tossed the 13th no-hitter of her career in a key 3-1 Section 2-A softball win over West Greene last Friday. She followed that up with a five-inning one-hitter in a 10-0 victory over Charleroi on ...

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...

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Highlights from Pa. Game Commissioners meeting

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met Saturday at the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters to hear public comment and conduct official business that included the final adoption of 2026-27 hunting seasons and bag limits. Other highlights from Saturday’s meeting follow. ...

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