Eddie Van Halen? He can’t be dead, can he? The first time I saw Eddie and his band Van Halen was 1983. I was 14. I didn’t know what to…
Let’s continue to support our affected workers and businesses
Workers from all walks of life have been affected since the inception of COVID-19. Business closures and capacity limits have led to business owners laying off workers to keep afloat,…
ADHD, one of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood disorders
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month. It’s celebrated every year with events and informational sessions to raise awareness about a disorder that is very much a medical…
Districts look to expand spectator participation
Schools are looking to loosen up on attendance limits for sporting events. While politicos wrangle over virus regulations, area school districts are exploring whether they can safely increase crowd participation…
Trick-or-treat, six more feet
Trick-or-treat hours: Coraopolis – 6-8 p.m., Oct. 29 Crafton – 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31 Ingram – 2-4 p.m., Oct. 31 Kennedy – 5-7 p.m., Oct. 31 McKees Rocks – 6-8…
The stigma of mental health needs to be shed sooner rather than later
We’ve talked several times about mental illness and well-being in these health articles, but there’s a good reason for that. The topic of mental health remains a misunderstood and misdiagnosed…
Private schools reopen classrooms for the first time since early spring
A student’s temperature is tested upon entering the building at Robinson Township Christian School. Students at private schools are overwhelmingly returning to the classroom this fall, contrasting with the trend…







