Avella

Hey Governor: Fix the Mess, Keep Your Word and Give Us Our Money Back

May 19, 2011

Tweet In his first budget address to the General Assembly on March 8, Gov. Tom Corbett laid out the principles by which he intended to govern: “So, to the people of Pennsylvania, the taxpayers who sent us here, I want to say something you haven’t heard often enough from this building: We get the picture. [...]

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Hat Trick

February 16, 2010

Tweet JESSE WHITE TO SEEK THIRD TERM AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE Jesse White announced today he is seeking a third term to the State House of Representatives. White, a 31 year-old Democrat from Cecil Township, represents the 46th Legislative District, which includes portions of Washington, Allegheny and Beaver Counties. “My experience has made me a better State [...]

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Seriously, two Adam Sandler-themed posts in a row? What are the odds?

October 16, 2009

TweetMore potentially great infrastructure news in the 46th. After literally years of work, there is a proposed settlement agreement to bring public water service to approximately 60 residents in Mt. Pleasant and Avella, including the Meadowcroft Rockshelter. The proposed settlement between the Office of the Consumer Advocate and Pennsylvania American Water Company, which can be [...]

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I Got My Wii Whipped in Avella

September 21, 2009

TweetThis has not been the most relaxing summer on record. I spent far more time than anyone would have wanted in the State Capitol, on the muggy shores of the Susquehanna River. It is hard to plan any sort of a vacation when you are on near-constant “6 hour call of the chair”, which means [...]

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Breaking Ground is Hard To Do… But Raining on a Parade is Apparently Pretty Easy

September 2, 2009

TweetFirst, the happy blog post I had been working on about the new sewage project we broke ground on in Avella. Then some comments from a constituent. I stood in the late summer sun, just a touch too warm to allow me much comfort in my suit and tie, and took a moment to observe [...]

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Whistlestops, Bike Safety, Flyers = Mud and a Big Slice of History- Come Get Your Wooden Nickel's Worth from the Mother of All Blog Entries

May 13, 2008

TweetForgive me readers, for I have been remiss in my blogging duties. I know there is no excuse for it, but I’ve been so busy lately doing all sorts of things that I haven’t had time to post them here. So here’s what I’ve been up to as of late… Our whirlwind tour begins at [...]

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Getting Lit Up in Burgettstown

December 10, 2007

TweetOver the weekend, I passed on the opportunity to go to New York for the annual Pennsylvania Society weekend to stay home and attend some events back home. On Saturday, I attended a Christmas Dinner at the Burgettstown Senior Citizens Center, where I spent the afternoon with over 100 of my constitutents, including a lovely [...]

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