Larissa Dudkiewicz is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where she studied Professional Writing and Editing and minored in American Studies. She worked as a general assignment reporter during a summer internship at the Buffalo News and after earning her bachelor's degree, began working three months later as a community news reporter for the Sharon Herald. In 2003, she began working at the Beaver/Allegheny County Times, which included covering news and events in the Sewickley Valley. In her spare time, Larissa enjoys reading, gardening and hunting wild mushrooms, with morels in the spring being her favorite.
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School officials say the district filed and later withdrew an assessment appeal last year after purchasing the property at 704 Beaver St. in Leetsdale.
Voting in the WPXI contest is open until Tuesday, March 26.
Voting in the WPXI contest is open until Tuesday, March 26.
Voting in the WPXI contest is open until Tuesday, March 26.
Voting in the WPXI contest is open until Tuesday, March 26.
Finalists were chosen following recent performances at Kean Theatre in Richland Township.
The popular local talent competition, formerly known as Kean Idol, boasts singing sensation Jackie Evancho as a former contestant.
Can you identify this Ross Township or West View location from a picture taken years ago?
Can you identify this location the North Allegheny area?
Pennsylvania Rep. Mark Mustio, R-Moon, discusses state efforts to save the Moon Township air wing.
Elected officials and military leaders held a news conference focusing on preserving the Moon base beyond 2014.
Tickets to Tuesday's game on the Moon campus can be purchased at the RMU Athletics ticket office.
The congressmen will speak this morning at the Moon Township base.
The congressmen will speak this morning at the Moon Township base.
Candidates seeking office and the public are invited to the meet-and-greet sessions.
Kaitlin Moore and and Andrew Scott received credit for time served.
Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.
Bling 4 Less on Broad Street specializes in on-trend accessories at affordable prices. Stop in and find something bling-tastic.
Catch up on news that you may have missed this week.
These homes are on the market in the Quaker Valley School District. Click on the photos to take a look.
