Senior Justice and Wellness Expo promises to be better than ever

Last year’s Senior Justice and Wellness Expo was one of the biggest events in Allegheny County celebrating Older Americans Month, with more than 500 older adults in attendance. This year’s expo promises to be even bigger. It will take place on Wednesday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IBEW Circuit Center, … Read more

Butler County based 3MJC has mission to care for our beautiful local state parks

There is no doubt that our county’s three state parks bring enjoyment, recreation and beauty to the lives of local residents. We are fortunate to have Moraine State Park, McConnells Mill State Park and Jennings Environmental Education Center right in our backyards. Taking care of these natural wonders, however, requires some labor of love. This … Read more

Caregiver support groups help those who are taking care of loved ones

If you are a caregiver and would like to have support from others who are going through a similar situation with caretaking a loved one, there are several places in Allegheny County where you can go to get this support and learn to take good care of yourself, as well. Plum Community Center Over at … Read more

A tribute to my friend Ron, a senior advocate and so much more

The last time I talked to my friend Ron Deutsch of Lawrenceville’s 9th Ward was on Super Bowl Sunday. For true sons of Pittsburgh like us, it wasn’t really the Super Bowl since the Steelers weren’t playing. Ron summed it up best: “I’ll be happy as long as the Patriots don’t get another ring.” Ron … Read more

Blessing Board provides those in need with furniture, household items and love

Westinghouse SURE recently recognized the Blessing Board and its companion organization, the Vintage Store, for its volunteer organization Spotlight Award. the Blessing Board is a faith-based nonprofit that provides basic furniture and household items for community members in need at no cost. SURE (an acronym for Service Uniting Retired Employees) is a nonprofit comprised of … Read more