This past Memorial Day was particularly impactful as most of last year’s celebrations were put on hold by the pandemic. This year, though, most of the ceremonies in our area…
Primary leaves many important votes for the general election
The people of Pennsylvania had the opportunity on May 18 to finally have their say on how emergency situations should be handled on the state level. Although only a quarter…
State restrictions lifting, funding options being considered
Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on May 31 brings us to the “back to normal” place we are all so very ready to enter. With…
Local elections are pivotal to determining the future of our towns
The year 2020 saw changes in the way we vote. Whether you agree with the changes or not, COVID-19 had us rethinking the voting process as well as so many…
Return to normalcy includes traffic jam at Squirrel Hill Tunnel
I have felt for a while now that things are beginning to get back to normal, however slowly. The warmer weather is bringing people outside and the availability of the…
You should consider taking a trip to see your Capitol building
As I sit in my office at the Capitol, I can see the sun shining on the lawn and can feel that spring has arrived. With the Capitol back open…
Statewide registry will help consolidate vaccine process
Mid-February to mid-March is a busy time at the Capitol. Multiple budget hearings are held every day on the many different components of the final budget. The budget is due…

