WHAT’ S NEWS IN GREENSBURG
DON’ T MISS THIS YEAR’ S WESTMORELAND GARDEN COUNCIL’ S BUTTERFLY RELEASE!
The beauty of butterflies will abound at the Westmoreland Garden Council’ s annual butterfly release. The event will be in the newly expanded Le Fevre Butterfly Garden behind the Greensburg Civic Center at 951 Old Salem Road on Saturday, Aug. 8.
There will be two releases. The first at 11 a. m. followed by an afternoon release at 1 p. m.
A short educational program will be presented by Renata Marino explaining the life cycle of butterflies as well as their diet, which for monarch caterpillars consists of milkweed plants. The monarch butterfly is on the endangered species list due to deforestation and loss of habitat.
The butterflies are free due to a generous donation, but you must call the WGC office and reserve your monarch with a credit card deposit of $ 5. Your card will not be charged unless you fail to attend the butterfly release.
Reserving your butterfly ensures that all butterflies are released into the garden in a fluttering festivity that is sure to delight adults and children of all ages.
The Le Fevre butterfly garden is free and open to the public, offering a green space in the community to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The newly built pavilion is available for hosting parties, weddings or other special events.
For more information about how to reserve your butterfly or to host an event at the Le Fevre Butterfly Garden pavilion, call the WGC office at 724.837.0245 Tuesday or Thursday 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. or visit westmorelandgardencouncil. org.
GIRL SCOUTS 2026 BOARD LEADERSHIP
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania( GSHPA) announced board leadership and committee appointments, welcoming new and returning community leaders who will help guide the organization’ s mission across its 30-county service area.
Renee Mattei Montgomery was named board chair, Adrienne Vicari was appointed board vice chair, and Daniel Sheaffer Jr. will continue serving as treasurer. Several members at large and committee leaders were also appointed to support governance, strategic planning, fundraising and financial oversight.
GSHPA leaders noted that the board’ s expertise and community connections will help expand opportunities for girls to build confidence, develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in their communities.
VA PITTSBURGH EARNS FOUR-STAR QUALITY RATING
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System recently received a four-star rating in the 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services( CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, a significant improvement from its one-star rating the previous year.
The ratings evaluate hospitals based on measures including mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely, effective care. VA Pittsburgh leaders credited the achievement to the dedication of staff members and their commitment to providing high-quality care for veterans.
The healthcare system serves nearly 80,000 veterans annually through its medical centers and outpatient clinics across Western PA and eastern Ohio.
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS LAUNCHED $ 500 MILLION CAMPAIGN
Carnegie Museums publicly launched its ALL TOGETHER campaign, a $ 500 million fundraising effort that will support new exhibits, educational programming, accessibility initiatives and facility improvements across its four museums.
The institution has already raised $ 360 million toward the goal, funding projects including Sports360 at the Carnegie Science Center, The Pop District by The Warhol Museum and renovations to Carnegie Music Hall.
Future plans include new early learning experiences, outdoor space enhancements and additional exhibits designed to expand access and engagement for the more than 1.5 million people the museums serve each year.
AHN CELEBRATES 100,000 BIRTHS
Allegheny Health Network( AHN) recently celebrated a major milestone, surpassing 100,000 births across its hospitals since the network was formed in 2013.
The achievement reflects more than a decade of growth and investment in maternal and newborn care throughout Western Pennsylvania, including the opening and expansion of labor and delivery units, neonatal intensive care services and specialized programs supporting maternal mental health.
AHN welcomed a record 8,756 babies in 2025 alone and continues to expand access to obstetric, gynecologic and midwifery services across the region.
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY ADDS WOMEN’ S WRESTLING
Chatham University is launching a women’ s wrestling program, joining one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The team is currently recruiting and will begin training and competition this fall under coach Pat Durocher.
The addition comes as women’ s wrestling continues its rapid rise at the collegiate level, with the NCAA set to hold its first official women’ s wrestling championship in 2026.
Chatham competes in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference alongside schools including Bethany, Hiram, Washington & Jefferson and Waynesburg. n
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