Construction of a new shelter expected to increase the county’s ability to care for and assist the homeless could begin in 2024, Westmoreland County officials said Wednesday. Officials outlined the plan to seek proposals for private providers to acquire land and build what could be a 12-unit shelter that would
A public hearing is set for this week on Westmoreland County’s plan to put about $2.5 million in federal funding toward a new non-congregate shelter for people who lack housing. Janet Parker, deputy director of community development, said the proposal is the result of meetings with stakeholders across the county
Westmoreland County has a 30-acre, closed-circuit test track ready for use. Officials said Thursday attempts will be made to market the autonomous vehicle test facility and research space near New Stanton after the announcement this week that Pittsburgh-based Argo AI will close. The 2,800-square-foot facility at the Regional Industrial Development
More than 43% of county residents who participated in a study of Westmoreland County’s broadband have little to no internet service, according to preliminary results announced Thursday. Since July, the county has conducted a survey of homes and businesses to gauge broadband connectivity and early findings indicated that as much