Municipal Elections 101 from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to make informed decisions. Sign up for our free newsletters. On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will choose who they want to lead the local governments that most closely impact ...
The Philadelphia lawyers asking the state Supreme Court to restrict Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh’s ability to pursue the death penalty are pointing to last week’s acquittal of one of their clients to bolster their claims that he has been unjustly wielding the threat of ...
As flu season gets underway, the state’s top health officials are encouraging Pennsylvanians to get their annual flu shot to protect against the virus – and the sore throat, runny nose, cough, muscle aches and fatigue that accompany it. The flu vaccine not only protects you, it also ...
In the years since the opioid crisis hit the United States, Washington County – which found itself smack in the middle of the epidemic – has worked hard to reduce the number of overdose deaths and to provide paths for treatment and prevention for those battling addiction. “Washington ...
Houston hosted its 42nd annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, which saw huge crowds and warm weather. The event ran from Friday to Sunday and had dozens of vendors, food trucks and attractions. On Saturday morning there was a “Pumpkin Parade” along Pike Street, and Pittsburgh band ...
After serving for seven years as executive director of the Literacy Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Brandi Miller is stepping aside. Miller is not leaving the nonprofit sector, though. Earlier this week, the West Pike Run Township resident was named executive director of Mission of ...
