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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 11, 2026 · 7:26 PMFayette County, PA

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race Narrows as Fiscal Policy Takes Center Stage in SWPA

A new statewide poll reveals a tightening Pennsylvania gubernatorial race as incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro faces renewed debate over municipal fiscal health and state spending. Polling across Fayette, Westmoreland, and Washington counties shows inflation, local property tax burdens, and economic stability as top voter priorities heading into the fall campaign.

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🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 11, 2026 · 7:26 PMFayette County, PA

Fayette County Commissioners Face Public Scrutiny Over Nadara Data Center Discussions

Tensions over municipal transparency increased after public records revealed Fayette County leadership engaged in discussions with energy firm Nadara regarding a potential data center facility — despite initial public statements characterizing conversations as preliminary. Local accountability advocate Jon Marietta publicly confronted commissioners over discrepancies between official logs and public assertions.

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🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 11, 2026 · 7:26 PMUniontown, PA

Uniontown Nears Final Adoption of First Comprehensive Master Plan Update in 20 Years

The City of Uniontown held a public hearing to review a comprehensive draft update to its master plan — the first complete overhaul since 2006. Key pillars include downtown revitalization, Sheepskin Trail connectivity, mixed-use zoning amendments, and establishing a dedicated city planner role. City Council is expected to vote on formal adoption this autumn.

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🤝Community

Aug 11, 2026 · 4:53 PMFayette County, PA

Fayette Chamber Small Business Summit and Unity Festival Headline August Events

Two upcoming regional events highlight business development and community heritage in Fayette County. The Fayette Chamber Small Business Summit takes place August 21 at the Historic Summit Inn in Farmington, covering AI, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. The Unity in the Community Festival is set for August 20 at Grant Park in Uniontown, celebrating 250 years with live DJs, a basketball tournament, food trucks, and free school supply giveaways.

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💼Business & Economy

Aug 11, 2026 · 4:53 PMFayette County, PA

New Community Spaces and Dining Options Open in Fayette County

Two new developments are expanding options for Fayette County families and diners this month. The Village of Virtue and Victory has opened a new dedicated facility for family support services, while Patchwork Provisions has launched at 6497 National Pike in Grindstone, serving homemade Appalachian comfort food Tuesday through Sunday.

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Monday, August 10, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 10, 2026 · 8:50 PMFayette County, PA

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race Tightens as Fall Campaign Season Opens

Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican nominee State Treasurer Stacy Garrity are entering a competitive late-summer campaign phase, with political strategists identifying Fayette, Westmoreland, and Greene counties as vital swing territories in the November 3 general election.

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🤝Community

Aug 10, 2026 · 8:50 PMAliquippa, PA

Diocese of Pittsburgh to End Traditional Latin Mass at Final Diocesan Parish

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced the conclusion of the Traditional Latin Mass within its diocesan parishes, with the final celebration scheduled at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa on Friday, September 4, 2026, ending a 20-year history of the Latin liturgy at that location.

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

🤝Community

Aug 8, 2026 · 6:00 PMFayette County, PA

Uniontown & Fayette County Weekly News Roundup: August 8, 2026

Another busy week is coming to a close across Uniontown and Fayette County, with developments involving local government, infrastructure, public safety, community events and the approaching high school sports season.

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🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 8, 2026 · 10:00 AMUniontown, PA

Uniontown Begins Planning for the City's Future With Comprehensive Plan Update

Uniontown is taking another step toward determining the future direction of the city as officials continue work on an updated comprehensive plan addressing land use, housing, economic development, transportation and infrastructure.

City of Uniontown

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 8, 2026 · 9:00 AMUniontown, PA

Uniontown Approves New Four-Year Trash Collection Contract

Uniontown residents could see lower costs for municipal trash and recycling collection following City Council's approval of a new four-year collection contract expected to reduce rates paid by city residents.

City of Uniontown

⚖️Crime & Courts

Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 AMFayette County, PA

Woman Convicted of Third-Degree Murder in Death of 2-Year-Old Stepson

A Pennsylvania woman has been found guilty of third-degree murder in connection with the 2024 death of her 2-year-old stepson, who died at Ruby Memorial Hospital. The case now moves toward sentencing.

Fayette County Court of Common Pleas

Monday, July 13, 2026

🇺🇸National News

Jul 13, 2026 · 12:00 PMWashington, D.C.

Modifying the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The White House announced on July 13, 2026: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On September 18, 1996, as part of an effort to prevent development of significant coal reserves and other resources on the Kaiparowits Plateau, President Clinton issued Proclamation… [National]

The White House

Monday, June 29, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Jun 29, 2026 · 12:00 PMHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

Lights On, Costs Down: House Republicans Unveil 10-Bill Package for Affordable, Reliable Electricity

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata); Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington); and other lawmakers will host a press conference to unveil a comprehensive 10-bill package aimed at increasing energy production, lowering electricity costs, strengthening grid reliability, and positioning Pennsylvania as the nation's energy leader. The package facilitates the development of reliable baseload energy and reflects House Republicans' commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps the lights on, costs down, and Pennsylvania competitive.

Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Mar 18, 2026 · 12:00 PMHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

Brown, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Workforce Development in the Trades

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Built in Pennsylvania: Workforce Development in the Trades” to examine strategies to strengthen workforce development in the skilled trades across the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus

Sunday, February 1, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Feb 1, 2026 · 12:00 PMFayette County, Pennsylvania

Rep. Reschenthaler Secures $7 Million For Thompson’s Crossing Development

Rep. Reschenthaler Secures $7 Million For Thompson’s Crossing Development. The original media release is available as a PDF from the Fayette County Public Relations Initiative.

Fayette County Public Relations Initiative