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Pa. state universities enrollment drops to lowest point since 1986

Enrollment declined 5.4% across Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities this fall, slipping to 88,651 — a low not seen in 35 years. Officials were anticipating a slight decline in enrollment, but nothing prepared them for the totals the universities reported after three weeks of classes. Enrollment has not been this low...
Pittsburgh’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s back after covid hiatus, aims to raise $425K toward care, cure

A socially distanced sea of more than 1,000 people is expected to walk along the Monongahela riverfront Saturday morning motivated by a shared goal — supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and the researchers striving to cure it. The crowd of fundraisers will march a roughly two-mile loop from Highmark...
Family celebrates Nobel Prize winner from Pittsburgh

By all accounts, Joshua Angrist was one of those cool kids you would have wanted to hang out with at Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill. He was a partier and an artist. But a future Nobel Prize winner? “I think if you were to look at Josh’s activities in...
Police looking for thieves who stole 35 catalytic converters from Salem RV dealership

State police are trying to figure out who stole thousands of dollars worth of catalytic converters from exhaust systems of 35 vehicles parked in the lot at a Salem recreational vehicle dealership along Route 66. The thefts took place about 2 a.m. Oct. 2 at Valero Century RV, just north...
Commercial developer to begin building new facility at Sewickley Township industrial park

The first lot that sold at the Commerce Crossing industrial park in Sewickley Township will be home to a 250,000-square-foot distribution center, according to Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. officials. Commercial developer Al. Neyer plans to begin construction this month at the county’s newest industrial park, after signing a $1.53...
A year later, Pittsburgh Columbus statue remains covered in Schenley Park

A year after the Italian Sons & Daughters of America sued the City of Pittsburgh over its proposed removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus at Schenley Park, the case remains in limbo — and the 13-foot-tall statue remains covered. An Allegheny County Common Pleas judge who is presiding over...
Penn State’s The Corner to resume open houses monthly in New Kensington

The veil of mystery surrounding The Corner will be lifted this week in New Kensington. The Corner, a Penn State program at 701 Fifth Ave., will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Corner opened in 2017. “There’s a bit of a mystique about what...
Historical society program explores Latrobe’s claim to pro football first, bid for Hall of Fame

Fall’s arrival brings a resurfacing of traditional football rivalries. That makes it an appropriate time for the Latrobe Area Historical Society to revisit some key football rivalries that have played out off the field — including competing claims to “firsts” in the sport’s early years. The society again will present...
Highlands students early to join successful new Forbes vo-tech veterinary program

Highlands sophomore Rachel Kosakowski feels like she lucked out getting a spot in the veterinary program at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center. “I have wanted to be a vet for a long time,” said Kosakowski, 15. “I love animals.” She is among a throng of students who rushed to...
Country singer Neal McCoy promises Greensburg audience: ‘Try us, you’ll like us’

Country singer Neal McCoy is making a pretty bold claim prior to his Oct. 17 show at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “I challenge people who may not know much about me, or even heard of me before, to give us your time,” he said. “When the show’s over, you’ll...
Little River Band brings 40 years of hits to Greensburg’s Palace TheatreVideo

Friday night, it was late, I was walking you home … after seeing the Little River Band at The Palace Theatre. You’ll be able to say that if you take your sweetie to the band’s show Friday in Greensburg. And then you’ll really have something to reminisce about. Hits like...
In brief: Road to close in Plum

Part of Ross Hollow Road to close Oct. 22-25 Ross Hollow Road between Harris Road and Rustic Drive in Plum Borough will close fully at 5 p.m. Oct. 22. The closure, which is part of an ongoing bridge replacement project, is expected to end during the morning of Oct. 25....
Man robbed at gunpoint during ATV sale in Beaver County

A man was robbed of more than $4,000 at gunpoint Friday when he met someone to buy an ATV in Beaver County, state police said. State police said the victim, a 24-year-old man from Conneautville in Crawford County, arranged to meet the seller in the 400 block of Upper Service...
In brief: Sewickley Wine Walk, Old Economy Village programs and more

Sewickley Wine Walk The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Wine Walk is set for Nov. 3. Attendees will be able to experience 30 choice wines as they walk the streets of Sewickley’s business district. Early bird tickets are $35. Only 50 tickets will be available at the door...
Golden Gloves boxing returns to Monroeville Mall

The fists were flying as Golden Gloves boxing returned to Gloria’s Gym in Monroeville Mall Oct. 2. Eight bouts with weight classes ranging from 70 pounds to 201 pounds-plus were held for the first time since 2019. It was the first live show at the gym since 2019, with two...
In brief: Knox Walks for Fitness, Women’s Business Network and more in the Fox Chapel area

Knox Walks For Fitness Knox Walks for Fitness is a community walking group in Blawnox that promotes fun and fitness. The group meets for walks Mondays at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Participants should meet at the Blawnox Community Park or can join the walk along the route. The group walks...

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