Volunteer gardeners of all ages enjoy beautifying the region

Elaine Riberich volunteers as a garden steward with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, tending gardens at the busy intersections of Beechwood, Saline and Hazelwood avenues and at Forbes Avenue in Oakland, next to Dippy the dinosaur. Her dedication to stewarding community flower gardens is so great that she even convinced a city councilwoman to refurbish nearby … Read more

Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us to help one another

With Elder Abuse Awareness Day being recognized on June 15, we reflect on how the last two years have been particularly devastating to older adults in Allegheny County. Conditions created by the pandemic health crisis have killed more seniors than any other age group. Additionally, it created an environment in which people have often felt … Read more

Allegheny County Department of Human Services welcomes new deputy director

DHS is happy to welcome Dr. Tharp Gilliam, a behavioral scientist and long-time leader in the county’s non-profit sector, as the new head of the Area Agency on Aging. Prior to joining DHS, Tharp Gilliam served in several non-profit senior leadership roles, including most recently as a director of research and evaluation for the Homewood … Read more

Sunday, April 24, 2022 At 3 P.M.

West Hills Symphonic Band “Spring Pops Concert!” Montour High School, Clever Road, Robinson Township This WHSB “Spring Pops Concert” features, in a once in a lifetime opportunity for both the band AND the audience, two bona fide, SUPERSTAR soloists!! Direct from her stunning, critically acclaimed Pittsburgh Opera performance as Micaela in Bizet’s “Carmen,” is a … Read more

Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians serves those with visual impairments and other disabilities

The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, or LAMP — which recently completed substantial interior and exterior renovations — serves a vital role in providing literacy, learning and entertainment resources for many individuals in Pittsburgh living with visual impairments and other disabilities that prevent them from being able to access standard print.   LAMP administers services through … Read more