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.
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 University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health, who explained how climate change and COVID-19 are interconnected and impacting the most vulnerable in our area.
Why we chose to highlight this post: New doors at the former News-Tribune building — Neighborhood North's future museum space — means the children's museum is one step closer to opening. Although the museum won't open its doors for a few more years, the community can expect many floors of fun once it does. Until then, the preview space located at 716 14th Street in Beaver Falls offers a variety of play-based learning.
Learn more about Neighborhood North: Museum of Play here. And check out a video created by RiverWise, The Genesis Collective, and Human City Creative below:
Why we chose to highlight this event: The Art and Music Festival is a staple in the Aliquippa community and is a fun opportunity to celebrate the arts with your neighbors. Learn more in Scott Tady's write-up here.
Why we chose to highlight this event: Mini golf in Bridgewater could be a fun way to celebrate Labor Day weekend. Learn more in Scott Tady's write-up here.
Why we chose to highlight this event: Many in our community continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones. This retreat aims to foster connection, healing, support, and more, for women who have lost their spouses.
Register here. More info available in the Facebook post here.
According to the Little Beaver Historical Society's Facebook page, the incline was located at the foot of Bridge Street — where it joins what is now Seventh Avenue Extension in Beaver Falls. "The line proceeded in a north-westerly direction along the curb line of Bridge Street to the bottom of Ross Hill," the society wrote on Facebook. Check out the full post here. Follow the society's Facebook page here.
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Owen Rossi-Keen
Owen Rossi-Keen is the Founder and Principal Software Engineer at Iliad.dev, LLC, a web development agency focused on delivering enterprise-grade customization without the enterprise price-tag.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania