Playhouse sparks renewal on New Castle South Side
In a three part series, New Castle Playhouse moves into the old State Theater on Long Avenue, fueling a South Side revival. Coaci Augustine recalls the takeover in 1987 and the theater’s transformation into a community hub with growing attendance and new businesses. Community leaders cite resident initiative, city efforts, and a parade of improvements as the driver of renewal.
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Coach Augustine
Beaver Valley Expressway tolls rise with road use hope
The Beaver Valley Expressway on Toll 60 shows rising traffic and revenue, yet not matching early forecasts. In April 414,853 vehicles paid $333,000, with officials citing slow adoption, lack of awareness, and the road as a quicker route to airports and the Pittsburgh area. Tolls fund debt service and maintenance. the line operates on pay-as-you-go finances and cannot be reduced without harming debt repayment.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Western Regional Office
Slovenski
Gary Kwolek
Pittsburgh
Kwolek
Turnpike Commission
James Dodaro
Western
Pennsylvania
Penndot
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Turnpike tolls and regional development debate
A columnist argues tolls should reflect user pay while nearby areas would subsidize the main line. Dodaro says Lawrence and Beaver counties must invest in utilities to unlock expressway growth, noting progress will take time and that the road acts as a catalyst amid vacation season construction.
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Lawrence County
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Traffic light at Mercer and North hits by truck
A tractor trailer struck the Mercer and North streets intersection last week. The traffic signal was damaged but is now functioning normally.
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Brosnan backs Connery as top Bond in TV Guide interview
RADNOR Pa AP Pierce Brosnan weights the Bond lineup and says Sean Connery is the Bond he grew up with. In TV Guide he recalls Goldfinger shaping his view as a boy of 11 arriving from Ireland and notes he will follow Connery Lazenby Moore and Dalton as the new Bond. He says he has not yet talked about the role.
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