Neuman Calls for Bipartisan Effort to Implement Recommendations from Task Force on Child Protection

'There are some bills with wide support from both sides and pushing these bills through needs to be a priority in early 2013,' state Rep. Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, said.

Wednesday's Powerball a Record $500 Million (or More) Jackpot

Where to buy a Powerball ticket and the odds of winning the jackpot.

America Needs a New Infrastructure Boom

'Great nations build big things, and we need to start building big things again in America,' state Rep. Jesse White writes.

Community Action Southwest to Receive State Child Abuse Prevention Grant

The grant totals $120,000.

Agenda Posted For North Strabane Meeting—Budget Presentation Expected

Here's what's on the agenda.

Letter: 'It’s Time for Partisan Party Politics to be Put Aside'

Sen. Tim Solobay writes, 'A good idea is a good idea, people don’t care from where it came, they want, they expect, and they deserve results.'

Volunteers Sought for Free Tax Prep Programs in Pennsylvania

Training is free and the hours are flexible.

Budget With 1-Mill Tax Increase Preliminarily Approved by Canonsburg Council

Council preliminarily approved the budget Tuesday night—with the mayor casting the tie-breaking vote.

Canonsburg Gets Decorated for the Holidays

The Perry Como statue is topped with a Santa hat, and the music it plays is now of the holiday variety.

Timetable for South Hills Whole Foods

Here's why it might take three years for a Whole Foods to be built in Upper St. Clair.

Canonsburg Council Approves 10-Year Agreement With Library

A special meeting will also be held next week to both approve the borough's 2013 spending plan and for council to interview for the position of public works director.

Beware of I-79 Restrictions Thursday and Friday

The restrictions will be in place both Thursday and Friday, according to PennDOT.

Public Meeting Cancelled By Range Resources Amid Concern Public Might Attend

'To say Range cancelled because they were afraid of what I was going to say is a pathetic cop-out,' state Rep. Jesse White said.

Gov. Tom Corbett Announces Two Programs Aimed at Saving Lives

Both PennDOT programs are free and voluntary.

Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Canonsburg Council, Canon-McMillan School Board and Cecil Township Board of Supervisors all meet.

Canonsburg Agenda Posted, Council to Act on Library Agreement

Here is the agenda for tonight's Canonsburg Council meeting.

Pennsylvania Determines Key Terms of Potential Agreement For Private Management of Lottery

State officials release terms for the potential agreement—which calls for a $150 million upfront payment to the state—in an announcement today.

PUC to Solicitor: We Will Comply With Court Order, Release Impact Fee Money

The Public Utilities Commission said that while it does not agree with the court's decision, it will comply with it.

Veterans Day Ceremony Slated for Saturday

Canonsburg Mayor David H. Rhome invites everyone to attend.

Range Resources Cancels Public Workshop Scheduled With Cecil Tonight

Township Manager Don Gennuso announced the cancellation around 4 p.m. Thursday.

Obama Wins the State, But Not the County

Obama again lost Washington County—even while winning the state and ultimately the presidency.

DEP Boss Addresses Call for Investigation, Lawmaker Responds

Read the letter Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer sent to state Rep. Jesse White over a press release the lawmaker sent out last week regarding water testing reports.

Canonsburg Council Discusses $3 Million Memorandum of Understanding With CHJA

The memorandum would give CHJA control of all operations at the sewage plant in exchange for $3 million to be paid to the borough.

Cecil to Receive More Than $200K in Impact Fee Money

Solicitor John Smith advised the board of supervisors at a meeting Monday.

Tentative Canonsburg Budget Calls for Tax Increase

The 2013 spending plan also calls for a full-time paid firefighter.

Pennsylvania Election Results 2012

Updates on the 2012 federal and state elections will be posted here throughout the day. Connect with us on Twitter, too, with #PatchElections.

Election Day Weather Forecast

The weather for Election Day on Tuesday will be sunny and clear, if not a little bit chilly in Pittsburgh.

White, Neuman Win Re-Election

Both were incumbents and both ran unopposed.

Election 2012: How to Locate Your Polling Place

Don't know where to go to vote? Read on!

Libertarian Party Will Appear on PA Ballots

There will also be a Green Party entry for president/vice president.

Canonsburg Posts Meeting Agenda—Budget Among Discussion Items

Wondering what's on tap for tonight's meeting? Discussion of the 2013 budget, for one thing.

Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Election Day is this week and Canonsburg and Cecil both meet—and if you live in the borough remember that Saturday is your last chance to have leaves collected!

White: Investigation Needed Into DEP Over 'Deceptive' Marcellus Shale Testing Practices

Testimony by a Department of Environmental Protection lab chief reveals the possibility of intentionally undisclosed water test results associated with Marcellus Shale drilling—which could cause potential health implications.

In 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments

Read on to find out more.

Lawmaker Calls for Extended Voting Deadlines for All Pennsylvanians

'I have three different answers on absentee ballots in five counties that I represent,' state Sen. Tim Solobay said.

Limited Burning Now Permitted in Canonsburg

Here's what you need to know.

Frankenstorm Resources You Might Actually Need

State Rep. Jesse White wants you to know about these resources as the region endures Hurricane Sandy.

Wine & Spirits Closing Early Due to Hurricane Sandy

Stores will be closing at 3 p.m.

DA: Criminal Justice Improvements Will Make State Safer

Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone thanked Gov. Tom Corbett recently for signing several pieces of legislation into law—ones he said will help law enforcement efforts, especially those regarding heroin.

Six Ways To Use Patch During Hurricane Sandy

From our storm central to our mobile versions, Patch's network in western Pennsylvania has you covered during Sandy.