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HARRISBURG (TNS) — A bill that would give tax credits to employers for helping employees with child care expenses passed in the House with bipartisan support and is headed to

A day after only 30% of Westmoreland County’s voters cast ballots in a sleepy primary with few contested races, local political leaders said Wednesday they are setting their sights on what they expect to be a rugged general election campaign. Even with just a handful of down-ballot races on the

By Brad Hundt Staff writer bhundt@observer-reporter.com A Smithton resident who has previously served on the school board for the Yough School District has entered the Democratic race for the 14th Congressional District. Ken Bach, the owner of Bach Auto in Smithton, describes himself as “a proud Democrat with independent views.” In his campaign announcement, Bach […]

Republican Rep. Jill Cooper will have a primary challenger this spring for her Murrysville-based seat in the state House. Cooper, the first-term incumbent, appears to be the lone member of Westmoreland County’s state House delegation to face a primary challenge. Nomination petitions to appear on the April 23 primary ballot

Joe Borkovich doesn’t pay much attention to the inner workings of his hometown. He just knows tiny Madison Borough remains a nice place to live. Standing in the driveway of his home that overlooks the town’s park and playground, Borkovich, 81, said he sees no signs of Madison’s stagnant government

Luke Bernstein, president/CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, visited Westmoreland County last week, where he spoke at an event hosted by the Westmoreland Counter Chamber of Commerce

On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1100. It doesn’t sound that important when you list it like that. Most legislation starts out like that, numbered like a tag to pick up dry cleaning. Try to grasp what passes as a title and it gets worse —

Trekkers on the Great Allegheny Passage are bringing new life to this historical borough that lost half of its population over the last century. Places to visit near Pittsburgh

Victims would be able to sue over otherwise outdated claims of child sexual abuse under two pieces of legislation passed Friday by the Pennsylvania House.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Victims would be able to sue over otherwise outdated claims of child sexual abuse under two pieces of legislation passed Friday by the Pennsylvania House, but its unclear whether the state Senate will take them up.