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WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute unveils new NeuroPerformance Innovation Center
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at WVU Medicine unveiled their new Neuroperformance Innovation Center on Thursday. The new state of the art facility will aim to assist WVU athletes and general patients who have suffered a brain injury, in hopes of seeing a full recovery. Director of the Concussion and Brain injury Center, Dr. Javier Cardenas has had plenty of experience with studying head trauma; especially amongst professional athletes. He believes what this facility can offer is one of one.
WVU Medicine's aspiring nurse program tackles shortage, offers financial aid, mentorship
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — WVU Medicine signed four additional nurses from West Virginia Northern Community College to its aspiring nurse program on Thursday. Established in 2023, the scholarship program was developed to support nurse recruitment and retention in West Virginia. Yet, after just a few months, hospital officials noticed...
After More than a Decade, Mall Store Closes up Shop
After a run of new businesses following the arrival of Boscov’s in 2023, another business has shut its doors permanently. This one is of the local variety. The Bridgeport Finance Department confirmed the closure of eVapor, a vaporizer store located at the Meadowbrook Mall. The store was located across from one of the main entrances to Boscov’s.
West Virginia and Ohio officials looking for person who crashed into their cruisers and led them on a chase
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va (WTRF) — Brooke County deputies say a driver of an alleged stolen vehicle led deputies on a chase before crashing on the Veterans Bridge in Weirton Officials say the chase ended on the eastbound lanes of the bridge before the suspect then ran on foot and into the ravine by Exit 1, […]
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
Michelle Walker is focused on access for all as the city prepares its second-ever ADA transition plan
Michelle Walker is the City of Pittsburgh’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disabilities Resource Coordinator for the Office of Equal Protection in Mayor Gainey’s office. The Office of Equal Protection is a civil enforcement and compliance office that seeks accountability in workers’ rights, civil rights, and public safety.
PPS president, Carrick residents comment on study recommending closure of more than a dozen buildings
PITTSBURGH — A consultant is recommending Pittsburgh Public Schoolscut its total number of school buildings from 54 to 40. That would mean closing 16 schools and opening two new ones. "I think the most important thing to know is that it is just a proposal. It is really the...
The Steelers and Pirates both have home games Saturday. Here's the plan for parking.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- In Pittsburgh, a confluence of rivers is a good thing. A confluence of fans from two major sports teams is not. That's exactly what will happen Saturday when both the Pirates and Steelers are in action on the North Shore, creating a parking conflict. The Pirates are at PNC Park at 1 p.m. and the Steelers are at Acrisure Stadium at 7 p.m. Alco Parking says it has a plan to handle the lots, where many fans of both teams have purchased reserved parking in the presold lots. The hope is that they can get Pirates fans...
Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
West Virginia adding size, versatility on DL in 2025 class
The West Virginia football program added a key piece to the 2025 recruiting class in Cleveland Heights (Oh.) defensive lineman Brandon Caesar and filled a major need on the defensive front. The Mountaineers already had three commitments in the fold in Nashville (Tn.) Lipscomb Academy 2025 defensive lineman Amir Leonard-Jean...
WVU community invited to compete at Monongalia County Fair
Faculty, staff and students who are residents of Monongalia County are invited to compete in the numerous community exhibits that will be showcased at the Monongalia County Fair from Aug. 20-24 at Mylan Park. Exhibits will include photography, art, handmade quilts, homegrown produce, baked goods, canned food and more. Find...
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