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Bridge Stories

28 posts

Friends who saved a library

Friends who saved a library

Bridge Stories

Jul. 23, 2026

Ten years ago, the Carnegie Free Library of Midland would have closed without help of a few community members.

Bridge Stories

Jul. 23, 2026

Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh

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

Bridge Stories

Jul. 23, 2026

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.

Bridge Stories

Jul. 23, 2026

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.

Bridge Stories

Jul. 23, 2026

July news roundup

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

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Bridge Stories
Friends who saved a library

Friends who saved a library

Ten years ago, the Carnegie Free Library of Midland would have closed without help of a few community members.

Audrey McAlister

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Jul. 23, 2026

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5 min

Bridge Stories
Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh

Globetrotting flag comes to Pittsburgh

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

Audrey McAlister

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Jul. 23, 2026

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1 min

Bridge Stories
Stay inside: Air quality last week reached dangerous levels

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.

Audrey McAlister

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Jul. 23, 2026

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2 min

Bridge Stories
Midland Community Market is more than a food bank

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.

Audrey McAlister

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Jul. 23, 2026

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4 min

Bridge Stories
July news roundup

July news roundup

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

Audrey McAlister

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Jul. 23, 2026

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5 min

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The cost of mental health

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.

Dani Brown

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Jun. 25, 2026

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7 min

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Juneteenth in Beaver County: Walking tacos, local performances and community togetherness

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

Audrey McAlister

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Jun. 25, 2026

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6 min

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Why we created a 'youth journalism' edition of The Bridge

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.

Dani Brown

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Apr. 30, 2026

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2 min

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The start of spring at Highland Homestead

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.

Dani Brown

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Apr. 8, 2026

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5 min

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2026 Outstanding Women of Beaver County

2026 Outstanding Women of Beaver County

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

Dani Brown

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Mar. 26, 2026

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8 min

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Tabernacle Baptist Church Black History Forum celebrates 41 years

Tabernacle Baptist Church Black History Forum celebrates 41 years

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

Dani Brown

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Feb. 26, 2026

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1 min

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

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.

Dani Brown

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Feb. 7, 2026

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2 min