It was a poignant moment. One of the 40 US veterans—who all traveled together on October 3 to Washington, DC—slowly approached the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. In his pocket was a crumpled scrap of paper. Written on it were the names of the comrades who’d served alongside him. Nearing the wall, he caught sight of … Read more
By District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. Pictured: District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. The most recent crime statistics show that more than 12,000 cases of fraud were reported throughout Allegheny County in 2018, costing more than $8 million in losses. This year, it’s estimated that more than 5,200 cases of abuse will be reported—all … Read more
Front: Lillian Rainey, Margaret Cox, Mary Clark, Lucile BrownBack: Noelle Malstrom, FGP Director Rebecca Maletto-Cornell, Hazel Lewis, FGP Coordinator, Shelby Parisse, FGP Assistant Lauren Balot, Platoria Featherstone, WFS Director Community, Programs and Support Julie Cawoski and Iris Glunt The Foster Grandparent Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in June at the Hilton Garden Inn … Read more
It all began in 1960 with a long snap behind the line of scrimmage. That year, Joe Willie Namath, a senior at Beaver Falls High School, ultimately punted his Tigers to a WPIAL state championship. Years later, he would “guarantee” a Super Bowl III victory for the New York Jets, accomplish a stellar 13-year NFL … Read more
Learn more about AgeWell services at a presentation. Seniors will learn what services will help them stay in their home, and adult children will learn where they can get help when they suddenly become caregivers for their parents.
Learn all about the programs and services that the Port Authority offers Allegheny County seniors. Have questions? Being them with you too! Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: UPMC McKeesport 1500 5th Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132 Room: D-Mansfield Patient Education Conference Room (Near valet parking and outpatient registration) To RSVP for this … Read more
By Melissa Murray Thank you to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for allowing Pittsburgh Senior News to reprint this article Tucked away in the kitchen of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, you’ll find Debbie Coleman. She spends her days there in the summer, Monday through Friday, making sure the children in her community … Read more
Aug 18, 2019 9:30 am–2:00 pm Carnegie Museum of Art $40 (Members: $32, Students: $25) Treat yourself to a full day of self-care at the museum. We’ll be activating our inspiring spaces for mindfulness and movement opportunities. Event Schedule 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.: Self-led meditation in the museum. 10–10:45 a.m.: Generate Indoor Stationary Cycling with The Wheel … Read more
What is Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh? The signature program of a Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, is a free, two-day dental clinic for under-served people living in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, many of whom are from working families who do not have access to dental work or cannot afford dental insurance. … Read more
