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Stage AE opens sober sanctuary for concert-goers recovering from addiction
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The road to recovery for someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can be a difficult one, many times because of the constant temptation that can be found at many public events.The thrill of a ball game or a live concert can be the opposite of a thrill to someone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. The flowing alcohol and celebrations can set someone who struggles with addiction on a backward spiral. But, what if there were a space at these events where a person in recovery could go where there is no temptation? Now there is....
Here’s what Mahoning Valley residents can expect at upcoming suicide prevention town hall
This article is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. In response to a steady increase in suicide deaths in recent years, the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board wants the public to attend a free in-person town hall to discuss best prevention methods.
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Boardman woman loses $6K in bank scam
A Boardman woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars through a phone scheme. According to the report, the victim received a text message from a number claiming to be "Huntington Bank Fraud" on July 18. The text asked if she had approved a sign in to her online banking with the option to reply yes, no or help.
FALCONS DO JUST ENOUGH TO STAY UNBEATEN
STRUTHERS OH- Friday afternoon at Bob Cene Park, the Astro Falcons squeaked past Dura Edge with a 6-5 win. AJ Verdi led the Falcons with a double, two RBIs, and a run. Andrew Porto had two hits for Dura Edge. Astro Falcons came out swinging, scoring 4 runs in the...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. 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.
America250PA observes its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) kicks off its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA has dedicated this day to encouraging...
Pennsylvania Man Charged with Rape of Minor After Snapchat Meeting, Faces Extradition to Massachusetts
A Pennsylvania man, identified as Edward Garry, has been charged with the rape of a minor after allegedly meeting the victim through Snapchat and then driving to a hotel in Brookline to carry out the assault, according to authorities. As per Boston25News, Garry faces an aggravated statutory rape charge with a greater than 10-year age difference which implicates the seriousness of the accusation laid before him, the purported meeting and subsequent event occurred after an online discourse that promises safety yet delivers danger.
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