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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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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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Saturday, August 8, 2026

🏛️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