Author Archives: Cindy Perino

HOUSE BILL PASSED REGARDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A bill that would change the state's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law regarding the use of artificial intelligence has passed the state House. The new language would let consumers kn...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

HOUSE BILL PASSED FOR EARLY INTERVENTION FOR MOTHERS SUFFERING FROM POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
A measure is now on its way to the state Senate that would expand early intervention services for families whose mothers struggle with postpartum depression. State Representative Danielle Friel Otten ...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

HOUSE BILL TO PROHIBIT LANDLORDS FROM INQUIRING ABOUT ARREST RECORDS
A house bill that would prohibit landlords from inquiring about certain arrest records is winding its way through the state legislature. State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade El says the fair housing...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SALT AND LIGHT AWARDS DINNER
Catholic Charities will honor a philanthropist and a humanitarian at their annual Salt and Light Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 18. Managing Director Melaney Hegyes is the next guest on Westmoreland...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

STEEL CITY CON AT MONROEVILLE CONVENTION CENTER THIS WEEKEND
Thousands of pop culture fans are expected to gather this weekend for Steel City Con at the Monroeville Convention Center. The three-day event starts today and will feature appearances from celebritie...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

STATE POLICE INVESTINGATING DISAPPEARANCE OF $88K FROM NEW ALEXANDRIA BOROUGH
In Westmoreland County, state police are investigating the disappearance of 88-thousand dollars in public funds from New Alexandria Borough. The borough is working to recover some of the losses throug...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

ROAD CLOSURES START NEXT WEEK NEAR NEW KENSINGTON BRIDGE
Another round of road closures will start next week near the New Kensington Bridge. The Trib reports that the northbound lane of Freeport Road will close Monday starting at 9 AM for crews to paint and...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

FIVE JEANNETTE OFFICERS AND NEIGHBOR HONORED FOR HEROIC EFFORTS
Five Jeannette officers and a neighbor were honored for their heroic efforts in the fatal fire on March 20th. The Trib reports that council honored city Officers Bryan DeFelice, Matthew Painter and Ja...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ADDITIONAL $1 MIL FOR COURTHOUSE GARAGE PROJECT
The Westmoreland County Commissioners approved paying an additional one million for the recent demolition and reconstruction of the county courthouse garage. The Trib reports that the increase was due...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024

FLOOD WARNING IN PLACE TODAY
More concerns about heavy rain triggered a Flood Warning for our area early this morning. The National Weather Service put a flood warning in place for portions of Westmoreland County until 12:30 this...
Cindy Perino Apr 12, 2024








