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December 9, 2025

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press 

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.

Despite the rain, August Fun Fest delivers smiles and thrills
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August 3, 2026
Gracie Jeffrey, 5, of Greensburg, bottle feeds a goat Sunday at the Barnyard Petting Zoo during the August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. August Fun Fest is a Westmoreland County ...
Pa. Senate hearing focuses on lowering grocery costs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 3, 2026
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, was among the Senate Democrats who participated. As grocery prices continue to strain household budgets, Pennsylvania lawmakers heard from farmers, labor l...
Man shot multiple times during suspected robbery attempt
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
August 3, 2026
Allegheny County police are investigating what they said was a robbery that turned into a shooting early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 800 block of Jenny Lind Street just before 1 a.m....
Wary of data center boom, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County proceed with caution
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August 3, 2026
Residents worry about noise, energy demand, water use and pollution from fossil fuels. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Pittsburgh will likely never become Pennsylvania’s version of Data Center Alley, the clus...
Final plans underway for the Cook Farm 250th celebration
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 3, 2026
The festivities will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at 347 Cook Road, Belle Vernon. Final preparations are underway for the 250th anniversary celebration for the historic Cook Farm this weekend. Ma...