John Franey News Today

Write-in candidates hope to have a major impact on two local contests in next month’s primary election. Both affect districts that touch parts of Champaign County.

Vendors, performers and attendees covered the fields at Carrie Blast Furnace last weekend for the 32nd annual Irish Festival. The event was “created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of Irish history and tradition that exists in Pittsburgh,” a goal it has achieved and exceeded, according to Philadelphia resident and event volunteer Shannon Lambert-Ryan. ...