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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.

Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh

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

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.

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.

July news roundup

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

Artist Feature: Island Bradley

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

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.

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

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

Coming this summer in The Bridge

Readers of The Bridge can expect one edition each month over the summer with more original content.

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.

Photos by Dathan Jackson

Dathan Jackson is a 7th grade student from Aliquippa.

Photos by Da'on Lovett

Da'on Lovett is a 9th grade student from Aliquippa.

Photos by Samuel Cobb

Samuel Cobb is a 7th grade student from Aliquippa.

Photos by Ranii Anderson

Ranii Anderson is a 7th grade student from Aliquippa

Basketball is my favorite sport

Khy Redd is a sports fan, and he especially likes basketball.

Aliquippa's fascinating history

Breahna Williams wrote about the history of Aliquippa.

More than ball players

Syniah Miller shares her passion for fashion and why it's important for communities to invest in unique after school opportunities.

The start of spring at Highland Homestead

Patricia "Trish" Noss and her husband Bud operate Highland Homestead, a beef cattle and grain farm in Hanover Township.

2026 Outstanding Women of Beaver County

Twelve women were nominated by the community for our Outstanding Women of Beaver County award.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Black History Forum celebrates 41 years

The Beaver Falls church hosted its 41st Black History month event.

February marked three years since East Palestine train derailment; new health study announced

On the anniversary of the derailment, a new long-term health study was announced.

Human City: A one-year walk alongside my neighbors

Christopher Padgett reflects on his past year of storytelling as a community filmmaker in Beaver County.

Editor's note for 'Hindsight is 2020'

Editor Dani Brown wrote an editor's note in the December 2025 edition of The Bridge to provide more context around the creation of the edition.

Short film: 'Hindsight is 2020'

This film looks back at the Black Lives Matter rallies that took place across Beaver County in 2020.

Community Matters: We were made for this, Beaver County

This month’s installment of Community Matters was originally written nearly six years ago on March 19, 2020. On that day, all of Pennsylvania’s non-essential businesses were forced to close because of the growing threat of COVID-19. Over the coming days and weeks, additional measures were enacted at all levels of society to reduce the spread and impact of the virus. Ten weeks later, on May 25, 2020 George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking a public outcry ab

Exploring your childhood: Dan Williams shares his hope for 'Misbehaving in Maine'

Beaver Falls resident, author and English professor Daniel Williams recently published a booked called "Misbehaving in Maine."

Self-care as a practice

Local resident Joline Atkins shares why self-care should be a daily practice.

'Pause is Power' event hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden held an event for nonprofit staff members to "fill their cup."

Spending time in nature

Sister Kari Pohl talks about why she enjoys taking time to notice the beauty in nature. 

Community crisis and self-care

Chaney Nezbeth: Community Crisis and Self-Care Chaney Nezbeth is the executive director of The Way Station, which provides resources for residents throughout the region, but especially those impacted by the East Palestine train derailment. Watch here.

Environmentalism and self-care

Resident Joanne Martin discusses why environmentalists need self-care.

Community Matters: Identity, imagination and energy innovation

I grew up in the 1950s in the 1980s. That’s an odd sentence. So, let me say it again. I grew up in the 1950s in the 1980s. My hometown of Clearfield was, and very much still is, a small, rural community in western Pennsylvania.

Separating fact from fiction

Resident Seth Whitted talks about a practice of separating fact from fiction in order to find peace and understand yourself better.

The sound of water

Resident Jim Skal talks about how the sound of water provides peace.

Allowing yourself to feel

Resident Hilary Flint shares why being vulnerable with yourself is so important in order for you to continue doing good work.

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow

Kate Trimble submitted a painting for The Bridge 10/8 edition: Hope, dignity and community wholeness.

Community Matters: Humanity desperately needs a different story

Simply telling better stories will never be enough to get us out of the cultural bind we find ourselves in at present. But, whatever this next chapter of the human saga holds, I can assure you that the stories we tell ourselves and others will be at the very heart of whatever unfolds.

The belly of the whale is the best place to sing

Resident John Bryant submitted photos that depict "strange signs of mercy and grace."

Hope seems scare now

Local student Erik Rusilko wrote a short essay for the 10/8 edition of The Bridge: Hope, dignity and community wholeness.

I remember

Resident Rashaud McKenzie Jr. wrote a song about remembering unity in times of struggle.

Sensing hope

Resident Andrew DiNardo wrote a poem for The Bridge 10/8 edition: Hope, dignity and community wholeness

Do no harm — by thoughts words or actions!

Dr. Don Sheffield shared his "Do No Harm" pledge for schools to enhance equity, mental health and culture competency.

Can we?

Resident Akyera Thompson wrote a piece of prose for The Bridge 10/8 edition: Hope, dignity and community wholeness.

Community Matters: Shell amplifies misleading claims about Beaver County population growth

The Shell ethane cracker plant recently amplified a report that contains misleading claims about Beaver County's population growth.

Community Matters: Re-creating local community in a season of national upheaval

For longer than I care to admit, my basement was overwhelmingly disorganized. The disorganization in my basement began when we first moved into our home a little more than a decade ago. The area wasn’t large enough for everything I was trying to store in it. I didn’t have the right shelving, containers, or patience to create a good system to manage all the stuff I was trying to shove into such a small space. And, since I didn’t regularly need most of the things I was storing, it made it easy to

Community Matters: Energy innovation as tool for growing agency over Beaver County

Those of you who follow along with the work of RiverWise, the nonprofit organization I have the privilege of leading, may have heard that we recently received a second round of funding from the US Department of Energy. The award, provided by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, is part of a program known as the Energizing Rural Communities Prize. Last July, in Phase One of the program, DOE announced 67 awardees, of which RiverWise was one. Utilizing funds from our initial Phase One award

7/23: A new market in Midland; dangerous air quality; Fourth of July celebrations; and more!

From dangerous air quality and hot weather to Fourth of July celebrations, a new Midland market and a group who saved a library, there's lots to learn in this edition of The Bridge.

6/25: Juneteenth, the cost of mental health and more in The Bridge.

In this June edition of The Bridge, we feature two Juneteenth celebrations, a conversation with three therapists about mental health accessibility in the county, and more.

Mental Health Awareness Month resources, Memorial Day opportunities & more!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Bridge asked local therapists what resources they recommend for Beaver County residents. Check out what they said.

The Bridge Youth Edition: Stories from Aliquippa students

Middle and high school students who attend Aliquippa Impact created this edition of The Bridge.

The Bridge 4/16: Earth Day opportunities, resources and more

Earth Day opportunities and resources, and other reflections from our team.

The Bridge 3/26: Outstanding Women of Beaver County and the start of spring

This edition highlights outstanding women in Beaver County and features Highland Homestead.

The Bridge 3/12: Oscar movie thoughts, Women's History month and more!

Oscar movie thoughts, Women's History Month and local resources and opportunities.

The Bridge 2/26: Honoring Black History month

Tabernacle Baptist Church Black History Forum celebrates 41 years in Beaver Falls "Lift Every Voice and Sing" rang triumphantly as dozens of attendees sang the Black National Anthem in a Baptist church on Second Avenue in downtown Beaver Falls. “My mother, Clara Mae Cox, in 1985 had a vision for this event,” said Lonzie Cox Jr. as his fingers moved along the keys of an organ. Since his mother's passing, Cox and Linwood Alford Sr. have continued the vision of bringing people together to honor B

The Bridge 2/12: February resources, opportunities and reflections

Resources, opportunities and reflections for the month of February.

The Bridge 1/14: A look back and a move forward

A look back at some of our original stories from 2025.

The Bridge 12/18: 'Hindsight is 2020'

This edition is a reflection on the two-fold pandemic of 2020: COVID-19 and racial injustice.

The Bridge 11/5: 'A Quiet Hollow'

This self-care-focused edition is intended to be a space to pause, reflect and find resources that nurture you so that you can carry on.

The Bridge 10/8: Hope, dignity and community wholeness

Amid loss and disunity, how can Beaver County remain hopeful, dignify each other and seek community wholeness?

The Bridge 9/10/25: A Beaver County Summer

A hopeful recap of summertime in Beaver County.

The Bridge 8/5: Food Access in Beaver County

Hear how neighbors are working to bring a member-owner co-op to Aliquippa. Plus: CSAs, local gardens, SNAP and a gala.

The Bridge 7/8/25

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Hello! You may have noticed that we’ve taken a brief break from publishing “The Bridge” over the last month. During this time we have been huddled up as a team. We’ve been reviewing reader comments and trends from the last year. We’ve been strategizing and planning our next moves. And, we have been carefully planning a new website to house future editions of “The Bridge.” Over the next few months, each edition of “The Bridge” will be organized around a theme. This will h

The Bridge 5/27/25

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: About 1 in 5 children in Southwestern Pennsylvania are food insecure, per new estimates from Feeding America, according to an article in Axios by Chrissy Suttles. In Beaver County, approximately 19.2% of children live in food-insecure households, according to 2023 data. Read the article in Axios here to learn more about how food banks will be impacted if the Senate passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which last week narrowly p

The Bridge 4/29/25

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: Four local educators will be honored on May 6 during the Beaver County Educational Trust's "Coming Together for Education Educator Hall of Fame" event. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seven Oaks Country Club in Brighton Township. Tickets are $55. Purchase tickets here. This year's inductees are the following (according to the BCET's Facebook page): Sr. Mary Thaddeus Markelewicz: Sr. Thaddeus is a member of the Felician

The Bridge 4/15/25

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this datagram: The Center for Rural Pennsylvania recently created a datagram that lists the percentage of people working in local government in each Pa. county. "Local government," according to the center, includes municipalities, school districts, public sewer authorities and essentially any government agency that is not part of the federal or state levels of government. Beaver County has one of the highest percentages of employees working i

The Bridge 4/1/25

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: Around 42 million people use SNAP Benefits nationwide. There remains confusion over if and how the Trump administration plans to cut SNAP Benefits. What we know so far: A budget resolution was recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that calls for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over a 10-year period, and requires federal committees to find ways to reduce their budgets by a specific dollar amount. Members of the Agricultu

The Bridge 3/18/25

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: A Penn State study involving 2,169 first-time mothers in Pennsylvania with private insurance revealed that 8.3% had their childbirth bills sent to collections. The study also found that these women were less likely to have a second child within the next two years compared to those without debt in collections. Read more about the impact medical debt relief could have on families in this article by Spotlight PA. Why we chose to h

The Bridge 3/4/25

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: Community spaces are safe, public spaces where residents can connect. These "third spaces" are integral to what makes a vibrant community, according to reporting by Next Generation Newsroom. Read the full story here, which features Uncommon Grounds Cafe in Aliquippa. Why we chose to highlight this story: The arts are an invaluable component of what makes our communities distinct, robust and full of life and creativity. Learn mo

The Bridge 2/18/25

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: Supply chain disruptions and bird flu are increasing costs for eggs. Farm and Dairy shares some helpful details from agricultural experts about how to stay safe while getting the best bang for your buck when it comes eggs. Read the full article here. By Dani Brown for The Bridge Beaver Valley LaunchBox is seeking nominations for local women entrepreneurs to share their story during Queen B, an annual networking event at the B-Hiv

The Bridge 2/4/25

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: Monday marked two years since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Many residents still claim to be suffering from the derailment's effects. In fact, a new lawsuit claims Norfolk Southern is responsible for the deaths of seven people, including a 1-week-old baby, Read the article from WESA here. Why we chose to highlight this story: Some businesses and organizations in Pittsburgh

The Bridge 1/21/25

Tuesday, Jan. 21 2025 Why we chose to highlight this story: The Institute for Self-Reliance (ISLR) believes that centering local priorities is key to building a strong economy and democracy. In an end-of-year look-back with the organization's co-directors, they consider questions worthwhile for Beaver County neighbors to consider, especially how to turn "voter frustration" into "positive political change." Listen to the podcast here. Why we chose to highlight this story: How has steel beco

The Bridge 12/16/24

Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: D&G Pizza is a Beaver County staple. After 60 years of service, on Dec. 21 the family-owned pizza shop will shut its doors. Be sure to stop by for a slice before Saturday! Read the story in WPXI here. Why we chose to highlight this story: UPMC is a major insurance and healthcare provider as well as employer for many in our region. Around 1,000 nurses employed by UPMC are demanding changes from the healthcare giant, including be

The Bridge 11/18/24

Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: The solar movement isn't merely aspirational. In Beaver County, thanks in part to The RISE Project, projects in Beaver Falls, New Brighton, Ambridge, and Aliquippa are incorporating solar. These projects are actually saving communities money. Read the article, written by Chrissy Suttles, on RiverWise's website here. Why we chose to highlight this story: Shell's persistent violations raise questions about whether or not the cracke

The Bridge 11/4/24

Monday, Nov. 4 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: Football is a major part of western Pennsylvania culture, especially in some of our Beaver County neighborhoods, like Aliquippa. Many community members are troubled by the Beaver County Youth Football League's decision to remove the Little Quips from the league. Read more from KDKA here. Why we chose to highlight this story: Local pastor Caleb Musselman from The SOMA Gathering church hosted a conversation with District 14 candidate

The Bridge 10/7/24

Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: Many of our neighbors utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and as of Oct. 1, some of those enrolled in SNAP will either see a slight increase or decrease in benefits. Here's the breakdown of the maximum allotment per household size: * Household size 1 – $292 (2023-2024 amount: $291) * Household size 2 – $536 (2023-2024 amount: $535) * Household size 3 – $768 (2023-2024 amount: $766) * Household size 4 – $

The Bridge 9/23/24

Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: Haitian immigrants have been in headlines lately, but not for dignifying reasons. We chose to include this story to learn more about Haiti and why/how our Haitian neighbors add vibrancy to our communities. Read the story here. Interested in learning more about the Haitian community or how you can help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Check out some of these stories from The Haitian Times: Support Haitians in Ohio More about what's

The Bridge 9/10/24

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: The students of Aliquippa deserve beautiful, state-of-the-art resources. This new athletic and academic center, made possible by the Aliquippa School District and Heinz, will also be available for community members, so even more residents can use the facility. Read more. Why we chose to highlight this guide: The community benefits framework is a way to help bring decision-making power to residents. In this document, 'A Guide to

The Bridge 8/26/24

Monday, August 26, 2024 Why we chose to highlight this story: Libraries are for everybody. Now, in Beaver County, they're a place where even more needs can be met. Read more. Why we chose to highlight this story: Video game production might seem like a niche career path, but for the technologically savvy — or gaming aficionados — in our region, it might be worth exploring. Read more. Why we chose to highlight this story: PublicSource interviewed Dr. Maureen Lichtveld, dean of the Unive

The Bridge 8/12/24

Marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution, federally-designated Environmental Justice communities have experienced the consequences of injustice affecting nearly every aspect of quality of life. How are people living in these communities - like our neighbors in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Beaver Falls, Freedom, Monaca, Midland, and New Brighton - affected by their surroundings compared to others in Allegheny and Beaver Counties? Find out. As a nonprofit law firm, Fair Shake ELS h

The Bridge 7/29/24

The funding for public water in Darlington Twp. will hopefully help rural Darlington residents without previous access to a municipal source. Other benefits would include a secondary water source to help nearby East Palestine in case of worsening conditions. Read more. Most of Pennsylvania’s 52 county agencies responsible for protecting older adults are failing, in varying degrees, to swiftly review complaints of suspected abuse or neglect and craft plans to keep people safe — in some cases,

The Bridge 7/15/24

Shon D. Owens Sr. was an institution in Aliquippa, a man with a giant heart and vision for a future where Beaver Countians of all ages, races, religious and ethnic backgrounds could live in harmony and appreciation for one another. His work - through the Franklin Center in Aliquippa, the Inclusion, Diversity and Awareness Council (IDAC), the Beaver County Community & Law Enforcement Coalition (BCCLEC), Undivided in Christ, and many more community-based efforts touched thousands of lives here in

The Bridge 7/1/24

Click the image above to watch a brief video about the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) findings during their final public hearing on June 25 about the causes of the East Palestine train derailment. Read more about the hearing here. Check out the NTSB's official report here. A RAINY PA FOREST OFFERS A FUN WINDOW INTO AN APPALACHIAN ECOLOGY DEBATE By Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA Photo via Ohio Pyle State Park's Flickr Ohiopyle State Park, located in Fayette County, just barely

The Bridge 6/17/24

"Tomorrow: Aliquippa" By Andrew Stepke for The Bridge Photos by Erin Ninehouser for RiverWise While cars fly by Aliquippa on Route 51, they may not know what lies beneath the highway, or who made it. Under the overpass is the home of Guy Ruff III's newest mural — a gigantic art installation celebrating the community of Aliquippa. The painting features four children standing in heroic poses, wearing long capes that blow in the wind. The children stand tall in black and red — the Aliquippa c

The Bridge 6/3/24

Ambridge officially opened its splash pad last week. Henning Park, located at 1652 Clyde Aly, is open from 9 a.m. to dusk. Other places to cool off this summer in Beaver County: Tiger Pause Splash Pad in Beaver Falls, Bradys Run Park Lake, Frankie's Splash Pad in Chippewa Twp., Sunrise Pool in New Brighton, Old Economy Park Pool in Economy, Raccoon Creek State Park Lake in Hanover Twp., Veterans Memorial Pool in Midland and Veterans Memorial Pool in Ellwood City. SAVE New Sewickley SAVE New

The Bridge 5/20/24

Still Here: Caught in a Riptide Rob Two Hawks, a life-long East Palestine resident, sat down with RiverWise late last year and shared his story. Years before a Norfolk Southern train derailed near his home back in 2023, Rob was caught in a riptide. Christopher Padgett, owner of Human City Creative and RiverWise's Director of Storytelling and lead cinematographer, created an animated film depicting Rob's experience in the riptide. Click the image above to watch the full video. To learn more a

The Bridge 12/19/23

THE BRIDGE IS A SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN BEAVER COUNTY TO FEEL HOPEFUL AND SEEN AND NOT ALONE; WHERE WE BECOME ACTIVE TOGETHER AND WORK TO DISMANTLE THE HARMFUL THINGS WE’VE HISTORICALLY SAID ABOUT OURSELVES. Hello!  As the holidays approach, RiverWise has decided to take a break from publishing The Bridge until the New Year. Dani Brown, who has been curating the content in the newsletter, is going on maternity leave at the end of December and will return in February. Once she returns, we’re excite

The Bridge 11/13/23

State calls last week's sirens at Shell plant a 'false alarm' By Chrissy Suttles, Beaver County Times An emergency siren went off at the Shell cracker plant in the evening on Sunday, Nov. 5. The state's Department of Environmental Protection said a crew member at Shell accidentally pushed an alarm during maintenance activities. The site hasn't been in production since October and is currently down for maintenance, according to the DEP. Local resident Skylar Brimmeier of Vanport Township said

The Bridge 10/30/23

Beloved Brunton Dairy catches fire By Garret Roberts, Beaver County Times A fire destroyed barns containing milking equipment and bottle production at Brunton Dairy, but no injuries were reported at the popular family farm in Independence Township. Read more. As of Monday morning, roughly $141,000 was raised via GoFundMe to benefit the dairy farm. The goal is to raise $250,000. To donate, visit the page here. This Halloween, beware the allergy monster By Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-Gaze

The Bridge 10/16/23

Hydrogen hubs: A few things to consider. The Biden Administration's $7 billion investment in decarbonizing the country is gaining traction due to a $925 million effort to build a hydrogen hub in West Virginia, which will span parts of western Pennsylvania. Some in the region consider this investment from President Biden as a win for energy independence and assistance in limiting emissions for heavy polluting industries, like steel. While others view this endeavor as an out-of-touch move by the

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The Bridge is a community publication by RiverWise that creates, platforms and curates stories about our neighbors in Beaver County. The Bridge is working to become a hub for all things community: a platform for creative advocacy, a bulletin board for resources and opportunities and a space where the people of Beaver County are seen, inspired and motivated to work together. What does that mean exactly? Creative advocacy uses art to disrupt prevailing narratives and strengthen community movement

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Community Matters

Community Matters is a RiverWise initiative bringing neighbors together through shared stories, local insights, and the conversations that shape Beaver County's future.

Stories by the Community

The voices of Beaver County residents — their memories, reflections, and everyday life.

The Bridge

The Bridge is a space for people in Beaver County to feel hopeful, seen, and not alone—a place where we come together, become active, and work to dismantle the harmful things we've historically said about ourselves.

Audrey McAlister

Audrey McAlister is a Communications & Journalism major at Geneva College, freelance reporting as an intern for The Bridge.

Christopher Padgett

Christopher Padgett is the storytelling and creative editor for The Bridge, Director of Storytelling for RiverWise, a community documentary filmmaker and an award-winning photojournalist with a BFA in film and video.

Community Author

Community authors include dozens of Beaver County residents who have submitted their creative content to The Bridge.

Dani Brown

Dani Brown is the editor-in-chief of The Bridge and also works as RiverWise's Director of Strategic Communication. She's an award-winning journalist and former reporter for the Beaver County Times and USA Today Network.

Daniel Rossi-Keen

Daniel Rossi-Keen, Ph.D., is the co-owner of eQuip Books, a community bookstore in Aliquippa and the executive director of RiverWise, a nonprofit employing sustainable development practices to create a regional identity around Beaver County's rivers.

The Genesis Collective

The Genesis Collective is a diverse group of artists and advocates who support artists and their work, connect the public with creativity, and use art and media to tell the stories of people building a better Beaver County. www.gcollective.org