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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.

Dani Brown

Dani Brown

Jul. 23, 2026

3 min read

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 of who saved a library, there's lots to learn in this edition of The Bridge.

Original stories by Audrey McAlister
Graphic design by Christopher Padgett
Editing by Dani Brown

Friends who saved a library
Ten years ago, the Carnegie Free Library of Midland would have closed without help of a few community members.
The BridgeAudrey McAlister
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.
The BridgeAudrey McAlister
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.
The BridgeAudrey McAlister
Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh
An American flag toured the globe to celebrate the nation’s 250th year.
The BridgeAudrey McAlister
July news roundup
A steam locomotive stops in Beaver County; Kroger buys Giant Eagle; Schwebel’s shuts down; and more.
The BridgeAudrey McAlister
Pa. Solar for Schools program renewed for third year
The program helps the state bring clean solar energy to its school districts.
WESAEmily Scolnick | Pennsylvania Capital-Star
5 Things You Can Do to Protect Fireflies | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
These five simple actions can help protect fireflies and provide essential habitat for other pollinating insects, birds, and wildlife.
Bernheim Forest and ArboretumLynette Cox
Pittsburgh farmer fights in court to buy land she leases from city
Ebony Lunsford-Evans claims the URA and Pittsburgh Land Bank have blocked her
triblive.com

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Dani Brown

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.

Beaver Falls, Pa

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