By mid-April. Pennsylvania reported more than 18,000 known coronavirus cases with more than 300 fatalities. There are currently more than 24 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide. In Pennsylvania, more than…
New FCC hotline number for mental health to become 988
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted in July to finalize the number 988 as a suicide hotline to quickly contact counselors, therapists, crisis centers and others trained in therapeutic…
Vitamin D deficiency, a common problem that’s not well known
You hear a lot about vitamin B-12 and iron deficiencies. They’re two of the most commonly seen in people across the board. But there’s one less commonly known, yet undiagnosed…
Newest statistics show children less likely to contract COVID-19
With local school districts preparing to welcome students back in the coming weeks, the county health department has released data showing children are less likely to contract COVID-19. Most area…
Restrictions in place: Second Saturdays launch in Coraopolis
The sounds of a band covering the Bellamy Brothers “Let Your Love Flow” emanated from Mill Street in Coraopolis as residents celebrated Coraopolis Second Saturdays Aug. 8. A new concept…
Stay out of the heat, the side effects aren’t worth it
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been staying inside the past few weeks. With temperatures rising up to the 90s for consecutive days, it’s probably for the best to…
Federal loan program aids 1,289 area small businesses
Data released by the Small Business Association (SBA) in July show that 311 area businesses were recipients of low-interest Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling $150,000 or more. The names…







