Cindi Lash, Patch Staff
- Cranberry, PA
Cindi joined Patch in October 2010 as a regional editor, serving communities where she grew up, attended school and worked for years as a journalist.
She previously was the Sunday Editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where she oversaw all aspects of producing content for the largest edition of Western Pennsylvania's oldest and dominant newspaper. She also was a local news editor and reporter at the Post-Gazette, where she won national, state and regional journalism awards.
Among the stories she has covered: The crash of United Flight 93 on 9/11 and its aftermath; the G-20 Summit; the Sago and Quecreek mine disasters and the investigations that followed; the homecoming of Jessica Lynch; the neck-bomb robbery and slaying in Erie, Pa; mass shootings, natural disasters, national elections/campaigns and Super Bowls.
Her coverage of a resident's death at a Pittsburgh-area nursing home spurred investigations that resulted in the home administrator's conviction for manslaughter and, in an unprecedented case, federal health care fraud.
Her career also has included stints at The Pittsburgh Press, Birmingham (Ala.) News, Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter, and Indiana (Pa.) Gazette as well as a brief sojourn into corporate communications with the Reed Smith LLP law firm.
She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and serves on its journalism advisory board. She's also an annual panelist at "Speak Up, Write Out," Gettysburg College's annual journalism symposium.
A resident of Mt. Lebanon, Pa., she is married, the proud mother of sons David and Brendan, the harried minder of two crazed dogs, a constant reader, a hockey fan and a decent cook. She's also a passionate believer in Patch's mission to bring comprehensive coverage and informed conversation to her friends and neighbors in Western Pennsylvania.
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The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: The Sewickley Valley Feels Its Touch
Among the 196 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war is a Marine from nearby Emsworth. A 5K race/walk planned for June in his memory is expected to draw participants from around the Sewickley Valley.
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The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: Moon Township Feels Its Touch
Among the 196 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war is a young serviceman from Moon Township.
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The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: Plum-Oakmont Feels Its touch
Among the 196 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war are young soldiers from Plum, Oakmont and Verona.
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The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: North Hills Feels Its Touch
Among the 196 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war are three men from North Hills neighborhoods.
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The Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: North Allegheny Feels Its Touch
Among the 196 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war is a young paratrooper from Franklin Park.
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Around the Rivers: Son and Namesake of Slain Trooper Pokorny Joins PA State Police
Seven years after his father's death in the line of duty, Joseph J. Pokorny addresses fellow cadets as they join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Son and Namesake of Slain Trooper Pokorny Joins PA State Police
Seven years after his father's death in the line of duty, Joseph J. Pokorny of Moon Township addresses fellow cadets as they join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Son and Namesake of Slain Trooper Pokorny Joins PA State Police
Seven years after his father's death in the line of duty, Joseph J. Pokorny of Moon Township addresses fellow cadets as they join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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You Tell Us: Where is the Best Place To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
So, Patch readers: Where do YOU go in Robinson or Moon—or elsewhere in Western PA—to celebrate the green on March 17? If you don't see your favorite Irish pub, please be sure to add it to our map!
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You Tell Us: Where is the Best Place To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
So, Patch readers: Where do YOU go either in the Pine-Richland area -- or Western PA to celebrate the green on March 17? If you don't see your favorite Irish pub, please be sure to add it to our map!
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Library Kiosks Installed at Baierl YMCA
The new automated dispensers enable patrons of Northland Public Library to check out and return books and other media in Franklin Park rather than traveling to the library.