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Friends who saved a library

Ten years ago, the Carnegie Free Library of Midland would have closed without help of a few community members.

Audrey McAlister

Jul. 23, 2026

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Midland Community Market is more than a food bank

Midland Community Market is a partnership between The Center, Steel City Table and St. Blaise Church.

Audrey McAlister

Jul. 23, 2026

4 min

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The cost of mental health

Nearly 600,000 adults in Pennsylvania did not receive needed mental health care in 2025, and more than 32% say it was because of cost, recent data show. Local therapists weigh in.

Dani Brown

Jun. 25, 2026

7 min

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Why we created a 'youth journalism' edition of The Bridge

Editor Dani Brown gives some context around the Youth Journalism edition of The Bridge, which was published April 30, 2026.

Dani Brown

Apr. 30, 2026

2 min

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Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh

An American flag toured the globe to celebrate the nation’s 250th year.

Audrey McAlister

Jul. 23, 2026

1 min

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Stay inside: Air quality last week reached dangerous levels

Air quality reached unhealthy levels last week due to pervasive wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota.

Audrey McAlister

Jul. 23, 2026

2 min

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July news roundup

A steam locomotive stops in Beaver County; Kroger buys Giant Eagle; Schwebel's shuts down; and more.

Audrey McAlister

Jul. 23, 2026

5 min

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Artist Feature: Island Bradley

Island Bradley used to hide herself. Now she's ready to shine. Submitted by The Genesis Collective.

The Genesis Collective

Jun. 25, 2026

1 min

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Juneteenth in Beaver County: Walking tacos, local performances and community togetherness

Two Beaver County celebrations on June 20 highlighted Juneteenth and delighted community members with food, activities, and entertainment. Juneteenth is a special day in Beaver County. Beaver Falls Mayor Kenya Johns described it as a time to celebrate history, culture, and overcoming. The holiday provides the communities of Beaver County with opportunities to gather and enjoy fellowship with each other. The Juneteenth events in Aliquippa and Beaver Falls last weekend highlighted the holiday and

Audrey McAlister

Jun. 25, 2026

6 min

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Demolition of a steel products mill in Ambridge

By Sr. Sally Witt How long has it been since sun has touched this ground where a steel mill stood for decades? Months ago a fire halted all production. Now an excavator arm claws the brick and metal structure. Beams weaken, fall – sun squeezes in where machines and chemicals once reigned, where workers walked in heavy gear. How many decades ago did this land last see a spot of sun? Does the ground remember when a rush of wind last brushed its surface? I pray that soon the neighbors will see

Community Author

Jun. 25, 2026

1 min

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Dani Brown

May 28, 2026

1 min

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