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.

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.

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.

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.

Readers of The Bridge can expect one edition each month over the summer with more original content.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Bridge asked local therapists what resources they recommend for Beaver County residents. Check out what they said.

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

Dathan Jackson is a 7th grade student from Aliquippa.

Ranii Anderson is a 7th grade student from Aliquippa
Earth Day opportunities and resources, and other reflections from our team.

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

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

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