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Robert Prevost, first pope from U.S. in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff...
Local business leaders honored during Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber gala
CRANBERRY TWP — To give thanks and recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations within the business community, the Pittsburgh North Regional Cham...
Forward Township plans Washington-themed celebration for America’s 250th
FORWARD TWP — You may not know it, but quiet, unassuming Forward Township played host to an event that — had it played out differently — would have changed the ...
Zelienople Public Library receives literacy grant
The Zelienople Area Public Library was awarded a $2,600 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support local literacy efforts. The funding is part...
Middlesex Township eyes expanding public water
MIDDLESEX TWP — The township may soon be bringing public water service to more homes by extending its water line from Route 8 along Browns Hill Road to the town...
Robert Prevost, first pope from U.S. in history of the Catholic Church, takes th...
Robert Prevost, first ...
Local business leaders honored during Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber gala
Local business leaders...
Forward Township plans Washington-themed celebration for America’s 250th
Forward Township plans...
Zelienople Public Library receives literacy grant
Zelienople Public Libr...
Middlesex Township eyes expanding public water
Middlesex Township eye...
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