Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Allegheny County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Allegheny County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Allegheny County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In August: Feds

The Allegheny County unemployment rate stayed the same during the late summer.

Rental Arrears Down In Allegheny County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Allegheny County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Allegheny County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Chartiers Valley-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Allegheny County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Chartiers Valley residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Allegheny County

Many in the Chartiers Valley area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Chartiers Valley Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Allegheny County is lower than the Pennsylvania average.

Allegheny County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Chartiers Valley area compares to Pennsylvania for coronavirus vaccinations.

Chartiers Valley Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

Allegheny County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Chartiers Valley Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Pope Visit 2015: Patch's Complete Guide

Have a question about anything that has to do with the Pope visit to Philadelphia and New York? Here's your spot.

Pa. Bill Would Punish Those Who Leave Their Pets In Hot Cars

A new bill in Harrisburg would wield fines of up to $300 toward pet owners who leave their dogs and cats in hot cars.

Kane Will Offer Public Response To Charges On Wednesday

The embattled Pennsylvania attorney general turned herself in on Saturday.

How Dependent Is Pennsylvania On The Federal Government?

A new study breaks it down.

Gov. Wolf's Prison Speech: Educate, Don't Incarcerate

The Pennsylvania governor advocated for increased spending on education as a way to prevent incarceration.

Six Allegheny Communities Named Among Most Sustainable In PA

Most sustainable region in PA? Allegheny includes six of the 23 towns that received a 'gold' rating for sustainability statewide.

Pittsburgh Named Top City In USA For Veterans

Pittsburgh has a reason to be proud this Memorial Day.

Petition Circulates Asking PA State Senator To Resign From Office For Blocking Marijuana Bill

Some constituents want Rep. Matt Baker to step down after preventing a vote on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Marijuana Bill Faces Roadblock in House

The head of the health committee in the PA House has vowed not to allow a bill legalizing medical marijuana to come to a vote.

State Senator Re-Introduces Bill for Snow, Ice Removal from Trucks

Under State Senator Boscola’s proposed legislation, fines would be issued for not clearing snow off of trucks before driving.

Pennsylvania AG Won't Defend Controversial Gun Law

This is the second time that Kathleen Kane has declined to represent the commonwealth in a legal challenge.

Fitzgerald Submits Bills to Finance Environmental Charter School, Create Common Pleas Resource Centers

The County Council will vote on the bills at tonight's council meeting.

Tom Wolf Defeats Corbett in Race for Pa. Governor

Tom Wolf, a businessman from York County, has prevailed over incumbent Tom Corbett.

Chartiers Valley Voter Guide

Your guide to the polls on Tuesday.

How Do You Feel About Medical Marijuana?

A bill that would allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes was passed Wednesday by the Pennsylvania State Senate. By Alison Smith.

PA's Roads Ranked 41st in the Nation: Improvement Will Be A Bumpy Ride

The Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank, ranked PA's roads 41st out of 50 states, due to narrow roadways and deficient bridges.

September To Be Designated "Emergency Preparedness Month"

The state senate has approved a bill designating September 2014 as “Emergency Preparedness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Poll Finds Wolf Has Commanding Lead Over Corbett

With eight weeks to Election Day, Tom Wolf is leading Gov. Tom Corbett, 59 to 35 percent, a Quinnipiac University poll found.

'In God We Trust' Voted Out of County Chambers

Lacking support from County Executive Fitzgerald, the measure that would have posted the motto in County chambers has not been passed.

POLL: Does Western Pennsylvania Get Enough Respect?

Let us know in our poll.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Smith Hails Federal Passage of Bill to Protect Children with Life-Threatening Allergies

The federal legislation gives funding preference to states with plans in place to improve access to emergency epinephrine medication.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Should Touching Pregnant Bellies Be Illegal? It May Be in Pennsylvania

Pregnant women often get their bellies rubbed-- sometimes by complete strangers. Should that count as harassment?

Pa. House Bill Protects Identity of 9-1-1 Callers

The House has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Joe Hackett (R-Delaware) to protect the privacy of people who call 9-1-1.