Volant Council Maintains Fiscal Health Amid Restroom Suit
Volant officials say the borough is financially sound despite a merchant-fund restroom closure tied to litigation. Council president Bob McGary refutes mayoral claims of insolvency as unfounded and notes an inhouse audit. Secretary Carmen Ortiz Brown declines comment, cited lack of authority, while the restroom remains unopened following a seasonal schedule.
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Bob McGary
Ingrid
Brown
Council
Minority vaccines clinic targets Spanish speakers in Lawrence County
About 350 plus Spanish speaking residents will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at a May 7 clinic at the New Castle Area School District Croton administration building. Angela Valvano of Keystone Progress says the appointment only event will provide Spanish speaking registration and questions with Central Outreach administering vaccines. The effort aims to improve vaccine equity by removing language and access barriers for ESL and immigrant communities.
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Keystone Progress Fund
Angela Valvano
Western Pennsylvania
New Castle Area
Croton
Croton Avenue
Fern St
Keystone Progress Education Fund
Valvano
Central Outreach
Pittsburgh
Keystone Progress
Pristine Slippery Rock Creek Forest Highlighted at State Park
State park at Connellsville area recognizes its ancient forest formed by glacial drainage via Slippery Rock Creek gorge. Park manager Dustin Drew notes old growth benefits from difficult terrain while Joan Maloof of the Old Growth Forest Network offered support during her Maryland visit, with further details on A2.
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Slippery Rock Creek
Joan Maloof
John Hallas
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Bureau of State Parks
Dustin Drew
McConnells Mill State Park
Old-Growth Forest Network
Maloof
McConnells Mill
Pennsylvania Democrats push police reform after Chauvin verdict
State Rep. Jordan Harris leaders of the House Black Legislative Caucus say more policing reforms are needed in Pennsylvania. Democrats have introduced several bills to build on summer reforms, but Republican majorities have not prioritized movement. Harris notes Chauvin's conviction brings relief amid prior doubts about accountability. He cites many cases of deadly force without accountability.
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Derek Chauvin
George Floyd
Jordan Harris
Philadelphia
House
Black Legislative Caucus
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Harris
Chauvin
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