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ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with...
670,000 vehicles expected to hit the highway on the Pennsylvania Turnpike today
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- The holiday hustle is going to hit full speed today as millions of Americans make the move to their Independence Day locations. Whether you're traveling by air or on the road, you will not be alone. If you're heading out on the road for a little 4th of July vacation, there will definitely be a lot more cars, trucks, and RVs on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 670,000 vehicles are expected to be on the Pa. Turnpike today with it being the second most traveled day of the holiday period, right behind last Friday. Nationally, AAA says more than 60 million people are expected to be on the road in total for the holiday, up nearly 5% from last year. If you're wondering when you should leave, the earlier the better. The worst time to be out driving this time of year is between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
Abuse and Neglect Investigations of Aging Pennsylvanians Are Woefully Slow. The Results Can Be Devastating
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing to take her to the emergency room, even though the 76-year-old Dauphin County woman could barely keep her eyes open. In the haze of dementia brought on by a stroke, Blake couldn’t communicate or advocate for...
‘Little Scandinavia’ prison experiment in Pa. shows promise, prompts calls for expansion
For most of his 33 years of incarceration, Joe Spinks’ life was micro-managed by the state Department of Corrections. The prison system cooked his meals, did his laundry, and dictated where he was every minute of the day. But about five years ago, that abruptly changed for the better.
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
14 Mid-Penn standouts part of inaugural Pa. Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams
Mechanicsburg southpaw Reese Young, shortstop Jeff Lougee and Bishop McDevitt slugger Nick Slogik are among 14 Mid-Penn Conference standouts to earn All-State honors. The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association released its inaugural All-State selections this week. First and second team selections were made in all six classifications, with each district compiling nominations from coaches.
New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Damage from flooding is expected to get worse in Pennsylvania as a result of human-caused climate change. But less than 2% of insured properties in the state carry flood insurance, an important tool for recovery after the waters recede.
Being mindful of veterans while using fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.Its reaction is caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans Darryl Jackson and Aaron Brinkley understand PTSD after serving in the military for several years and going overseas."There are so many things that trigger PTSD. Certainly, fireworks can be one for me also," said Army veteran Brinkley."It's the whistling ones; it's the ones that sound like mortars and go up," said Jackson, a Marine Corps. veteran.What is PTSD?"One of the tell-tale symptoms in terms of any...
Triassic Valley Forge Park: Dinosaur Fossils Have Been Found There, as Well as Other Pennsylvania Sites
Dinosaur footprint found in rocks onsite at Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2017. Of the remnants of the past that have been unearthed throughout Montgomery County, most residents are understandably familiar with those from the American Revolution. But as Stacker discovered in its state-by-state search for dinosaur fossils, the local turf holds treasures much older than that.
Lebo residents advocate for women’s health
A longtime Mt. Lebanon resident combines her love of music and the need to fund improvements in women’s healthcare by volunteering for Pittsburgh’s Women Who Rock board. “Two things I’m very passionate about are female health and music,” said Marianne Karlovich, MacArthur Drive. “We’ve had a lot of fun doing what we do, and I think that even makes it more special.”
Valeria Vazquez Gomez: From Puerto Rico S…
Valeria Vazquez Gomez's journey to Pittsburgh as an All-American outside hitter involved overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities, ultimately leading her to Pitt's acclaimed volleyball program. Valeria excelled in volleyball, becoming an All-Conference and All-American performer after redshirting her freshman season. She achieved three Final Four appearances and three ACC Championships...
Proposing a Guardians-Pirates Trade
The Cleveland Guardians need a starting pitcher and a right-handed hitting right-fielder. The Pittsburgh Pirates need young hitters and lots of them. Let’s make a deal. Against LHP, the Guardians have a 76 wRC+ from their right-fielders, making for the 25th worst mark there in MLB. Cleveland has been trying Jhonkensy Noel and Johnathan Rodriguez for the role of lefty-mashing right-fielder, but both are young, unproven options. Guardians’ starting pitching has had well-publicized woes, ranking 29th in MLB with a 4.71 FIP.
Brandon Aiyuk: Steelers’ Top Target Over George Pickens, NFL Pass Stats Comparison
San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's mention of the Pittsburgh Steelers doesn't necessarily hint at an immediate team switch, as he still favors the 49ers and even ranked Washington Commanders above the Steelers. Despite this, the case for Aiyuk joining Pittsburgh remains open, possibly beneficial for both parties unless it's merely a negotiating tactic. Aiyuk, recognizing his potential as a top target, contemplates the prospect of being the primary receiver in Pittsburgh, particularly over George Pickens. Brian Batko speculates that Aiyuk perceives himself as more accomplished and successful than Pickens, positioning himself as the top dog in the Steelers' lineup.
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization
North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools Announce Exciting Reorganization. Pittsburgh, PA"The North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES), part of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, is undergoing an exciting reorganization, expanding its network from five to eight schools. This change aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of Catholic education in the region.
Collier’s Weekly: Why Can’t We Have a Convenient Concert Venue?
The story after this year’s Four Chord Music Festival should’ve been a tale of triumph: A locally made music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a weekend full of power chords and fun. Instead, the story was about venue woes. For the last few years, the festival was...
Bill Cowher on the athleticism of Steelers rookie Payton Wilson: ‘It’s off the charts’
Much like last season when the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get defensive tackle Keenau Benton in the middle of the second round of the 2023 NFL draft, Pittsburgh might have scooped up another dynamic athletic defender outside of the first round with linebacker Payton Wilson this year. Unfounded injury concerns pushed Wilson to the end of the third round and the Steelers wasted no time bringing in the former North Carolina State star. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher gushed about Wilson and when you consider just how many great linebackers he coached, it’s hard to argue with his reasoning. “His athletic...
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