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Duquesne University Archivist Tom White will visit the North Hills to talk about his latest book: "Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History and Lore."
Duquesne University Archivist Tom White will visit Coffee Buddha at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 for a signing of his latest book: "Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History and Lore."
Clairton Officer James Kuzak, who was injured in the line of duty, will be in the fashion show.
Clairton Officer James Kuzak, who was injured in the line of duty, will be in the fashion show.
This was the most the Trucks for Maddox charity has seen to date.
This is the second time in school history Quaker Valley has earned the recognition.
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
It’s unclear if same-sex couples married in Pennsylvania will be recognized as married for federal tax purposes.
Holiday mART is a juried event that runs from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8.
Holiday mART is a juried event that runs from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8.
Holiday mART is a juried event that runs from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8.
Holiday mART is a juried event that runs from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8.
Duquesne University Archivist Tom White will visit Penguin Bookshop at 7 p.m. Friday for a signing of his latest book: "Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History and Lore."
Clinics will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 16.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary, SCGC plans to paint the town gold with daffodils this spring.
The facility across from Sheetz was constructed to become the only LEED-certified car dealership in Western Pennsylvania.
Despite not meeting this year's goal for Mile of Cans, many in the community came together to support the annual fundraiser.
