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Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
In a pilot study of Penn undergraduates, 39% of respondents reported using alcohol or other recreational drugs for the express purpose of combating stress. Penn’s primary substance use resource hub is the SUPER (Substance Use, Prevention, Education, and Recovery) program, which provides students with a list of recovery resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon. The program also provides wellness workshops focused on harm reduction strategies, which is a scientifically-supported approach to substance use focused on directly engaging with individuals who use drugs to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use. Although Penn has implemented progressive measures, additional steps are necessary to keep pace with evolving harm reduction strategies.
Photo appears to show concrete blocks holding up part of Kennywood roller coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A photo of the Racer roller coaster at Kennywood circulating on social media has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo appears to show two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster's track. When KDKA-TV showed the photo to people going into the park on Tuesday, they were stunned."People's safety is at risk, and I'm definitely going to be letting my family members know not to ride the Racer," Dorian Pirl of West Mifflin said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Division of Amusement Rides and Attractions is responsible for ensuring all rides in the...
Greensburg woman charged after police say children were living in deplorable conditions
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A 23-year-old Greensburg woman is facing charges after police said her children were living in deplorable conditions. Katie Atkinson is charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of children and a count of simple assault. According to court documents, Greensburg Police received a childline on...
State Senator Kim Ward to Visit Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon to Discuss Elder Care Initiatives and Facility Capabilities
IRWIN, Pennsylvania (July 23rd, 2024) – State Senator Kim Ward will visit Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon on Friday, July 26th, 2024 to discuss and observe elder care initiatives, and to learn more about the facility's dialysis, physical, and occupational therapy capabilities. This visit underscores Senator Ward's commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the elderly and engaging with local care providers and their residents.
Fun day at the Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Somerset County Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, sponsored by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and Somerset Trust Co., was held July 17. Hind Achouri, from marketing and communication of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, said the day saw a good crowd attending. The animals were...
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
Parts of Pittsburgh have a chance for severe weather on Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Yesterday was another day where we had a chance for rain and we just missed out. There was plenty of rain to our south. Ohio even saw rain and storms. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosEverything just fell apart before it got here. For the month so far, we have seen just 1.47" of rain. That puts us behind the "normal" monthly pace by 1.74". We really need a really good dousing or two when it comes to rain. I wish I could say one is coming our way, but right...
Fire tears through home in Finleyville, Washington County
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — Fire tore through a home in Finleyville, Washington County, on Wednesday morning. The fire was reported a little after 6 a.m. at a home on Hidden Valley Drive. It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries.
Affordable housing plans in Bloomfield scrapped as Giant Eagle takes over site
New affordable housing and other developments are no longer in the works in Bloomfield. Plans for the the former ShurSave had included a Giant Eagle in place of the current Community Market, 248 rental units including 25 affordable units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and an outdoor plaza. The...
Scott Pipitone and his marketing agency keep it all about his North Side neighbors
For decades, Scott Pipitone lived in Observatory Hill in a home overlooking Riverview Park. Not far away, he owns several commercial buildings along Perrysville Avenue, including one that houses his integrated marketing agency, Pipitone. So it made total sense when the business rolled out a new corporate giving program earlier...
How Benji. went from Pittsburgh rap phenom to rocking out in L.A.
Raised in a family of Sunday-morning gospel vocalists, Pittsburgh-raised rapper Benji. was always known as the non-singer of the pack. Much to their surprise — and his own — his latest EP, Love Gun 2, features more of his singing voice than ever before. “It was almost a...
Pitt’s new chiropractic school is joining the war on back pain this fall — but is it safe?
The University of Pittsburgh announced earlier this spring that it would begin conferring Doctor of Chiropractic degrees through its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Pitt faculty have framed the move as a way to holistically address a common ailment that can be life-altering: back pain. “Our Doctor of Chiropractic...
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