By Mandy Warner and Wesley Look
Your Turn
This month, Homer City Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant in Indiana County, will lay off 43 of its employees to “preserve as many jobs as possible while continuing viable and safe operation of the plant,” according to an NRG energy spokesperson. This has been a familiar refrain in Pennsylvania over the past decade, where over 60 coal electricity generating units have retired since 2002. And yet, while we often hear about plans to keep these companies afloat, we rarely hear about the plans to support the workers who have been let go or the communities that depend on these jobs to sustain families and keep towns running.
11 Roadside Attractions to Wow You
Jump in your car and follow our guide to some of our region s best roadside attractions. From the Big Mac Museum to the kid-friendly stealth bomber, these unique places are sure to charm.
February 17, 2021
Americans love roadside attractions and oddities, the kitschy and the campy. Most date back to the mid-20th century when folks thought nothing of jumping in the Ford Fairlane and heading cross-country. Long drives meant overnight stays, and popular routes offered a bit of quick sightseeing. We mapped a rough circle of southwest Pennsylvania and found these artifacts of Americana.
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