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Eve Squires is fulfilling a childhood dream with Studio Flex, her new dance and fitness business in Greensburg. Classes started in early May in the studio at 813 Highland Ave., Greensburg, former longtime home of the now-defunct Laurel Ballet. Instruction is geared for adults, either with or without previous dance

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday with a slew of political races on the ballot. Allegheny County will be picking a Democratic nominee in a six-candidate race for county executive, while the county’s longtime district attorney is facing possibly his toughest primary challenge in more than two decades. There

Westmoreland County’s Republican primary for commissioner is a sequel. Five of the same seven candidates who sought GOP nominations four years ago are again on the ballot this spring, with incumbents Doug Chew and Sean Kertes facing challenges from Patricia Fritz, Paul Kosko and John Ventre. The Republicans are vying

More than 40 artists spanning a variety of genres are scheduled to appear.

Endorsement is the stamp of approval that an organization — or an individual — gives a candidate in an election. Unions do it. Professional associations do it. Other elected officials do it. News organizations can decide to do it. Although the Tribune-Review and some other news agencies don’t believe it

Westmoreland County Republicans announced their support for the party’s slate of incumbents at a meeting organized before candidates can formally enter the race. “We know incumbency is not necessarily a guarantee, but having a chance to vet candidates early is what prompted the timing,” Republican Committee Chairman Bill Bretz said.

Westmoreland County Treasurer Jared Squires announced he will run for a fourth term in office. Squires, 45, a Republican from Mt. Pleasant Township, was first elected in 2011 and reelected in 2015 and 2019. “I will continue to bring my experience, knowledge and passion for public service to the position

Blight remediation, school book policies, recreational improvements and police staffing are among issues and projects on the agendas of area communities in 2023. Tribune-Review reporters compiled the highlights of what’s ahead. Westmoreland politics Most key courthouse offices will be up for election this year. Races for county commissioner, controller, sheriff,

With the books closed on the 2022 election, Westmoreland County political leaders are ready to focus on local races heading into 2023 with control of most key courthouse offices at stake. Republicans will attempt to continue the party’s stranglehold on local politics as the calendar flips with races for county

More than 1,400 retired Westmoreland County government employees are getting raises. Westmoreland’s retirement board on Tuesday approved an 8.1% cost-of-living increases for those who receive a county pension. “We try to be current with the cost of living, and that’s what it is,” said Westmoreland County Controller Jeffrey Balzer, who