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Indiana Gazette: Gabreski named to oversee SPC transportation efforts
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission said Monday that Lillian Gabreski has been named its director of transportation, in which she will lead a department of 13 staff members and oversee transportation initiatives on behalf of the 10-county region. “I am excitedRead more
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Butler Eagle: Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission names new director of transportation
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission has announced that Lillian Gabreski has been named its director of transportation. Gabreski will join the organization’s leadership team, lead a department of 13 staff members and oversee transportation initiatives on behalf of the 10-county region.Read more
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The Robot Report: Robotics Leadership Academy to develop workforce in Pittsburgh Robotics Network initiative
Many workers in southwestern Pennsylvania were left with few career prospects when economic and environmental concerns shifted coal mining to other regions. To address that challenge, the Pittsburgh Robotics Network yesterday announced that it has received a $750,000 grant toRead more
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Pennsylvania nonprofits awarded $18.5 million from Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $68.2 million for 65 projects to aid economic revitalization in the U.S., including $18.5 million for programs in Pennsylvania to advance training for workers in robotics, advanced manufacturing and nursing. The grants are through ARC’sRead more
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KDKA Newsradio: The Big K Morning Show: An Hour With Rich Fitzgerald
Our Executive Director, Rich Fitzgerald, returned for his weekly spot on KDKA radio with Larry Richert to talk regional news. Rich and Larry recapped the AI Horizons symposium which featured prominent tech companies, industry leaders, and elected officials. The eventRead more
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Pittsburgh Business Times: AI Horizons Pittsburgh Summit draws global experts to Bakery Square (Around Town)
On Oct. 14, East Liberty’s Bakery Square played host to the very first AI Horizons Pittsburgh Summit, bringing together global and local experts on artificial intelligence to discuss the future of the sector, safety and regulation, its unique energy requirements,Read more
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Tribune-Review: Verona Borough hosts walk audit, evaluates safety of roads for walkers
Elected officials, business owners and residents from Verona and Oakmont gathered Sept. 27 to walk from the Off the Rails restaurant in Verona to College Avenue in Oakmont and back again for a Verona Borough walk audit. Trish Hredzak, vice presidentRead more
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WPXI-TV: Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Pittsburgh, signs certificate to launch first-ever NVIDIA AI Tech Community
It was a historic moment for Pittsburgh’s Artificial Intelligence industry on Monday, as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a certificate that officially launched the first-ever NVIDIA AI Tech Community. “We are profoundly grateful to NVIDIA for investing here and forRead more