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By Mason Fish5/29/2026 Every few years, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) works through a planning process that quietly shapes how people move throughout the region. Roads are repaired. Bridges get replaced. Bus fleets get updated. The decisions made during…
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By Mason Fish4/30/2026 On her first morning at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), Rena Liu-Belshe would never have predicted she would still be there 26 years later. Read more
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By Mason Fish3/31/2026 We are now less than 25 days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place in Pittsburgh from April 24 to 26, and with hundreds of thousands of fans expected to descend on the…
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By Mason Fish2/27/2026 Earlier this month, a series of wrong-way crashes in our region captured the attention and concern of residents all across Southwestern Pennsylvania. When these incidents make headlines, they can cause urgent questions from people wondering how…
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By Mason Fish1/30/2026 On the surface, long range planning can often be perceived as distant or overly technical. However, current decisions regarding jobs, transportation, and infrastructure have a direct impact on daily life in Southwestern Pennsylvania. These choices influence residents’ access…