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Some cities and towns across the United States are offering free houses or free plots of land in order to help mint a new crop of homeowners.

Some cities and towns across the United States are offering free houses or free plots of land in order to help mint a new crop of homeowners.

Mayors in two Westmoreland County communities said demolition of dozens of dilapidated structures has improved the health and safety of local residents and set the stage for revitalization efforts in their cities. “It means we have reduced crime and reduced costs all around. It allows the concept of a reset

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Photos, clothing and other items reminiscent of Monessen circa 1998 are now on display at the citys historical society.

People who own property near blighted structures are being warned about a potential scam to purchase parcels owned by the county land bank. Brian Lawrence, executive director of the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority, said county and Monessen city officials were alerted after letters were sent from a company called Ythron

Seven Westmoreland County communities from Greensburg to New Kensington to Monessen are getting a unique opportunity — the ability to re-create neighborhoods and business districts free of blight. Using $10.4 million in federal money, the project calls for identifying as many as 500 properties for demolition, although some might end

Westmoreland commissioners on Thursday are expected to terminate a contract with Monessen to coordinate a plan to remove blighted properties in the city. Officials signed off on a $7,500 deal late last year in which the county planning department would oversee efforts to identify and publicize efforts to remove dilapidated

A lawsuit alleging libel and slander was filed Tuesday by a Monessen councilman against the city’s former mayor. Councilman Anthony Orzechowski claims published comments and statements by Mayor Matt Shorraw in the months leading up to last year’s election and continuing into 2022 were intentionally false and erroneously suggested criminal

Monessen officials working to secure funding for denolition