The transportation system has a direct effect on the state’s economy as well as the quality of our lives. With that said, extreme growth in both population and economic development are causing our roads and bridges to experience increased demands. With increased demands, congestion is worsening, causing our roads to deteriorate. Change is necessary, but what will that change look like?

The long-awaited interchange connecting Interstates 95 and 276 (the PA Turnpike) in Bucks County is officially open. Officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Pa. Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and representatives from ground-transportation agencies in neighboring states gathered on Friday to commemorate completion of major, Stage 1 components of the Turnpike/Interstate 95 Interchange Project.

Leadership Mahoning Valley welcomed its class of 2019 this morning at a kick-off breakfast at Holiday Inn in Boardman. The program identifies individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate leadership talent and community commitment.

The Stark County commissioners Wednesday approved $100,000 more a year in county funds for the Stark County Economic Development Board, an 80 percent increase. Local business looks to add 14 people for $22-per-hour jobs.

In a vote of 3 to 1, members of CIty Council and Mayor Richard Duffett approved the Millennial Moments joint economic development district, or JEDD, agreement at its meeting Wednesday evening.

A consultant will design a new roundabout at Shuffel Street and Pittsburgh Avenue NW.

PennDOT forum gets public feedback on intersection construction, options discussed.

Monroeville council unanimously put an ordinance on 30-day public display that establishes a fee to pay for its Municipal Storm Sewer System, also known as MS4, but has not publicly detailed how much the fee will be for residential and commercial properties.

The Boardman Fire Department and Boardman’s Trustee Board celebrated the opening of the new fire department station on May 29.

County commissioners hired a consulting firm to study the corridor along U.S. Route 6 in Vermilion.