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Saint Vincent Aviary construction to begin Nov. 18
LATROBE, PA – Construction of the Saint Vincent Aviary is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Nov. 18, near the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion on the campus of Saint Vincent College. The 522-square-foot facility will consist of one outdoor enclosure for a hawk, which will serve as an ambassador bird, plus an additional bird-handling area used for training and public presentations. The 12-foot-tall structure will be nestled between two of the seven buildings forming the Dupré Pavilion. “This location
Pitt-Greensburg Celebrates the Power of Storytelling in the Age of Robots
GREENSBURG, PA – Writers, poets, digital storytellers and more will celebrate the life-affirming, human power of stories at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. in McKenna Hall 131. The event, “What’s Your (Human) Story? A Storytelling Showcase” will bring together students and faculty storytellers to share their work. The event is free and open to the public. A reception, book-and-swag table, and a free-typewriter-poem station will accompany the
WVU Health System and Independence Health System announce plan for Independence Health System to join WVU Medicine
WVU Health System will make $800 million in investments over five years to strengthen hospitals, expand access to care, and modernize facilities MORGANTOWN, W.Va. and GREENSBURG, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025 –The West Virginia University Health System and Independence Health System announced today their intent for Independence Health System’s five hospitals – Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland Hospitals – along with its affiliated physician groups, and other subsidiaries to join the
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
