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Afghan journalists persevere, despite ongoing dangers for media community

July 17, 2019July 19, 2019

By Humayoon Babur Early in the morning on July 1, Haroon Nasir, an Afghan TV reporter, called his editor and asked for the day’s plan. In response, he got “nothing,” so he hurried to prepare for the day, trying to avoid being trapped in Kabul’s heavy morning traffic and missing the morning news meeting, as he had the day before.... Read More

Pittsburghers celebrate, welcome refugees from around the world

June 24, 2019June 25, 2019 Afghanistan, Pittsburgh, World Refugee Day

Story by Humayoon Babur Pittsburghers from different walks of life recently came together in Market Square to demonstrate love, raise public awareness and encourage refugees to overcome the life struggles they often face in the United States. The event included various faith groups, rights activists and government officials and took place on June 21 to celebrate World Refugee Day. “Because of... Read More

Helping the Voiceless

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 cats, dogs, Humane Animal Rescue, Paws Across Pittsburgh, Sarah Yobbi, South Hills Pet Rescue, Spring 2019

By Sarah Yobbi Jackie Armour began her work with Paws Across Pittsburgh to help dogs in need, but soon realized cats needed rescued too. When she was little, Tricia Cole used to sneak kittens home in her jacket to take care of them. Now she rescues many more at South Hills Pet Rescue. Working with animals since the early 90’s,... Read More

Women in Sports: Dreams of Inclusion Are Coming True

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 KDKA, Pittsburgh Passion, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sarah bagay, Steel City Football CLub, Title IX

By Sarah Bagay Stephanie Harrison wanted to enhance women’s involvement in sports, especially soccer, when she founded Steel City Football Club, a women’s professional team. Christine Serkoch and Angela Tegnelia have become key players in the media and communications field for the Pirates and Steelers, respectively, and not only enjoy participating in key future decisions of the teams, but hope to pave... Read More

Lewy and My Dad: My Dad’s Diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia, Katie Kelly, Lewy Body, Spring 2019

By Katie Kelly The first time that I noticed something was wrong with my dad was when he started forgetting the names of family members. My mother noticed it when my dad started mumbling things about missing deliveries and repeating odd things. My sister Kim first noticed something was off when our dad started bringing memories up from years ago.... Read More

Apartment Developments Set to Break Ground in the Northside in May

April 25, 2019June 14, 2019 Allegheny West, Allegheny West Civic Council, Development, Go Realty, Housing, Mary Shelly, Northside, Renovation, Spring 2019

By Mary Shelly, Point Park News Service A version of this story ran in The Northside Chronicle. On West North Ave., the Allegheny Stables renovation is set to break ground next month, and complete one year later — bringing nearly three dozen new residential units to Allegheny West. Allegheny Stables building on the 800 block of West North Ave. Photo... Read More

Finding Yourself in The Music: Putting Emotions Into Words

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Fig, Finding Yourself in the Music, Sara Flanders

By Sara Flanders This is the final installment of the Finding Yourself in the Music series. When unsure how to deal with her negative emotions, Elizabeth Harris used what she calls “genre-fluid” music as a therapeutic outlet. Harris remembers singing all the time as a child and looking up to her Grandpa who was a wedding singer in a polka... Read More

Finding Yourself in the Music

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Adam Hawley, Finding Yourself in the Music, Jude Benedict-Ess, Sara Flanders

How music has helped local members of the LGBTQIA+ community By Sara Flanders This is the first installment of the Finding Yourself in the Music series. Music helped Jude Benedict-Ess through their transition into their non-binary gender identity and gave them a way to communicate with those around them. Adam Hawley found inspiration from a famous musician to find his... Read More

Environmental Leaders Link Health Issues to Poor Air Quality in Allegheny County

April 3, 2019April 25, 2019 Allegheny County Health Department, carnegie mellon university, Jim Kelly, Mark Dixon, PennEnvironment, Pittsburgh City Council, SmellPGH, Spring 2019

A version of this story ran on Tube City Online. By Mary Shelly, Point Park News Service The number of people dying in Allegheny County from exposure to air pollution is comparable to the numbers of the opioid epidemic, a Carnegie Mellon University professor who has studied air pollution emissions, told the Pittsburgh City Council on April 2. “There’s approximately... Read More

Windber Hospice: A Documentary of Love and Compassion

March 27, 2019March 29, 2019 Gracey Evans, Windber Hospice

By Gracey Evans For some, hospice is perceived as a place loved ones are sent to die. Windber Hospice in Windber, Pa., about 15 minutes outside of Johnstown, is on a mission to help patients pass easily with compassion. Throughout childhood, my grandmother, Peggy Lichtenfels, has always spoken highly of her work in hospice. Growing up, I remember her calling... Read More