By Kimberly Blaker Volunteering is an excellent way for families to make a difference in their communities, and the benefits extend back to those offering their time and skills. Perhaps nothing is more rewarding than knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. What’s more, volunteering raises children’s sense of civic responsibility, and is an … Read more
Wondering where to pick up your tax forms this year, or how to get assistance preparing and filing your taxes? This short guide will give you the information you need to prepare and file your 2020 taxes this season. Federal Tax Forms and Instruction Booklets How to get hard-copies of federal tax forms,instructions, and publications … Read more
By Gina Mazza The pandemic outbreak of 2020 brought into sharper focus an ongoing crisis in our country: food availability. Even though we live in one of the greatest food-producing nations on earth, one in eight people go hungry every day in the United States. COVID-19 has left millions without stable employment, leading to increased … Read more
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT February 18, 2021 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900 View Chapter Website Show Chapter For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and … Read more
News from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District FEBRUARY 2021. The month of February has been officially observed as Black History Month in America since 1976, but it truly began back in 1926 with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. And while it is certainly not confined to a single month, we appreciate … Read more
Don’t Flaunt Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card on Facebook Revealing sensitive personal data on social media can trigger identity theft by Katherine Skiba, February 2, 2021 | Comments: 2 Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images Typically, such cards contain your name, date of birth, patient number and other information that bad actors can use to steal … Read more
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Join us next month for our new contactless Meet The Easter Bunny event! http://pittsburghzoo.org/meet-the-easter-bunny Tickets are limited and will sell out!
By Gina Mazza Do you know why cows moo? Their horns don’t work. If that line brought a smile to your face, then you know what it’s like to be around Mt. Washington resident Rick Busby, 82. For more than 50 years, Rick—or, Mr. Smacky, as he is known—has been bringing humor and hope to … Read more
By Michael P. Mauer Public Affairs Officer, VFW District 29 Surrounded by family, veterans and well-wishers, a North Hills Senior High School student and member of Girl Scout Troop 50146 was awarded a trophy and $1,000 check on September 24 after being named the 2020 Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Pennsylvania Scout of the … Read more
The Department of Aging is committed to ensuring that Pennsylvanians of all sexual orientations and gender identities are able to grow older with access to resources and services that are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ-affirming. In 2018, we were proud to host the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Aging Summit, the first-ever statewide event in the commonwealth … Read more