Communities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are receiving about a quarter of the combined $12 million in state grants to combat blight, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced. In Allegheny County, 23 municipalities and organizations are receiving about $2.1 million, while five in Westmoreland County are getting about $1.3 million. Projects
Stimulus Bill May Expand High-Speed Internet in Pennsylvania
Officials with the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland County, Pa., say the region is on track for growth in the coming year, with the expansion of high-speed Internet access a top priority. by Deb Erdley, Tribune-Review / March 1, 2021 Shutterstock/FlashMovie
(TNS) Officials with the Economic Growth Connection of
Westmoreland County say the region is on track for growth in the coming year, with the expansion of high-speed internet access a top priority.
Connection President and CEO
Jim Smith
, addressing the economic development group s annual meeting last week via Zoom, said events such as the online gathering coupled with the growing demands of workers left to work from home during the pandemic, have only served to underscore the importance of broadband access.
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The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent. To your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.
Drive-through food distribution set for Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the rear parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. No cars are permitted to arrive before 4 p.m.
Apollo
March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish scratch-off lottery ticket raffle. Winner will receive one complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers.
Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and the church office, 109 Owens View Ave. Proceeds will benefit the church operating budget.
Armstrong County
Thursday: Armstrong County Commissioners will hold the first regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Armstrong County Courthouse conference room, 450 Market St.
Details: 724-548-3215