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In Western Pa., a new mine expansion has residents nearby worried
Westmoreland County seeks ways to stop decades-long population decline
Over the past decade, Westmoreland County lost about 13,250 people, data show. That lowered the county’s population to 352,590 in 2019, similar to its population in the 1960s.
Domestic violence shelters see an uptick in calls, worry about dwindling funding
Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.
Rare bird that’s half male, half female found at western Pa. nature reserve
Annie Lindsay, Powdermill’s bird banding program manager, said finding a Rose-breasted Grosbeak gynandromorph is a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Pence argues ‘security is the foundation of our prosperity’ at Greensburg rally
Pence mostly focused on security and police, despite his role leading the White House’s response to the coronavirus, which he only addressed briefly.
Judge sides with Guam resident in Social Security case with ties to Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania firm’s handling of ventilator contract attracts congressional scrutiny
The price of ventilators, and the delay in production, has prompted an investigation by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

