Category: COVID-19

By Hayley Farrell How Organizations in Pittsburgh Continue to Help the Homeless Through These Times  Michael Johnson, 48 of Swissvale was homeless for four years before he was able to find an apartment through the services offered at Wood Street Commons, a homeless shelter located on Third Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. “I am grateful for everyone at Wood Street. I... Read More

By Hayley Farrell How College Students are Coping with a Full-Time Online Education  Veronica James was able to take all but one class remotely for the Fall semester, which may put her family at risk. Another student named Daniel Whitaker is struggling with being his own boss. While Samantha Ritter is protecting her family by being remote this semester her... Read More

By James Barchetti After many weeks in which a dashboard documenting COVID-19 cases at Point Park University was barren, administrators have confirmed their first COVID-19 case in a commuter student. There have been multiple students quarantined in Lawrence Hall due to contact with people who have the virus throughout the last few weeks.   The commuter was the only student... Read More

By Donald Bierhals Mental health professionals provide insight on how COVID-19 is causing anxiety and depression – and how to cope with it Amanda Ranalli and Shannon Stonebrook, both licensed mental health counselors in the Pittsburgh area with a combined 25 plus years of experience, have observed more anxiety and depression amongst their patients during the Covid-19 riddled year of... Read More