Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital officially closed at 11:59 p.m. Monday due to declining patient activity and reimbursements. Services have been relocated to nearby facilities, while many employees have transitioned to other health care positions within the Heritage Valley Health System.
Lynne Deliman, a Rite Aid store manager for nearly 39 years, faces closure of her Kennedy Township store. As Rite Aid closes numerous locations, she reflects on her retail career and the emotional impact on customers and employees.
Weekend lane restrictions have been posted by PennDOT for I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships.
Heritage Valley Kennedy will close key hospital services, including its emergency department and outpatient surgery.
Nightly repairs will close I-376 interchange ramps to northbound I-79 in Robinson Township from March 31 to April 11, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detours are provided. Additionally, single-lane restrictions will be in place on the Parkway West from March 31 through mid-June for various repairs.
The Judicial Conduct Board dismissed a complaint against Pittsburgh magistrate Xander Orenstein, who faced criticism after releasing a man charged with a fatal stabbing. State Rep. Valerie Gaydos urged the investigation but the Board found no judicial misconduct. Orenstein remains off arraignment duties.
A single-lane restriction scheduled to take effect Monday, March 3, will affect the westbound I-376 off-ramp to southbound I-79 in Robinson Township for debris removal, lasting weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This $14.97 million highway restoration project includes various improvements and is expected to finish by late spring 2025.