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:
More about what's happening in Springfield
Why we chose to highlight this story: The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that RiverWise was awarded $200,000 for The RISE (Rural Innovation through Solar Empowerment) Project. The project seeks to help rural areas in Justice40 communities access solar power. This is part of Phase Two of the DOE's Energizing Communities Prize, which previously awarded $100,000 to RiverWise back in 2023 to begin the project.
The RISE Project is a collaborative effort between RiverWise, the PA Solar Center and New Sun Rising. Learn more about the project here in the video below:
Why we chose to highlight this story: Our region is full of beauty all year long, but during the fall season, western Pennsylvania bursts with color. Check out when you can expect to see the most vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. Read more here.
Why we chose to highlight these photos: Beaver County is home to lots of creative talent, but many of those artists are overlooked. The Genesis Collective hosted an event last week called "Seen & Heard," which was specifically for Black artists in Beaver County. Three artists won cash prizes for their art and were selected by a panel of artists and arts-adjacent community development practitioners, according a TGC Facebook post.
Jalil Carl (@shot_by_boog on social media) won first prize; Marlon Gist won second; and Ed Miles (@ed.milesartist72 on social media) won third.
Check out more photos below by Erin Ninehouser with Rustbelt Mayberry Photography from the evening:
Local Job Opportunities
According to the Little Beaver Historical Society's Facebook page, on July 4, 1909, the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus arrived by train and paraded down Third Avenue in New Brighton. Hundreds gathered to watch as cages of lions, bears, tigers, monkeys and 25 elephants as well as jugglers, acrobats and snake charmers entertained the crowd on their way to Junction Park. Check out the full post here. Follow the society's Facebook page here.
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