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August 23, 2025

Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783M of research funding in anti-DEI push

By By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court decided Thursday.

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DeRosa vows Forward Twp. meetings will be less chaotic
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 13, 2026
The chairman said he will no longer tolerate the loud exchanges that have been part of recent sessions. Forward Township supervisors didn’t agree on every item of business Monday, but they managed to ...
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White Oak plans to remain in SHACOG alliance for rock salt
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 13, 2026
Prices are much higher this year, but a better alternative isn’t available. White Oak discussed moving forward with South Hills Area Council of Governments’ rock salt bidding during Monday’s workshop ...
Dark money spending surges in Bartolotta race
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Dark money spending surges in Bartolotta race
By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA 
October 13, 2026
A new poll shows a tie in the 46th Senate District contest. HARRISBURG — An unusual and competitive race is brewing in western Pennsylvania, featuring an independent candidate aided by a heaping of da...
PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center
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PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center
October 13, 2026
Ceremonies recognize service and support continued opportunities for students and the law enforcement community. For the MVI PennWest University honored four fallen police officers and formally named ...