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The Ocean—Five Years: Paying Tribute to Ryan McCutcheon
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month, highlighting the impact of loss on families and friends. For the McCutcheon family, this became personal on September 30, 2017, when 19-year-old Ryan from Franklin Park died in a car accident. Grief reshaped the lives of his parents, Bob and Dana, and his younger brother, Brett.


Movers & Shakers
Cindystock 22 was once again a huge success. The annual event raises funds for cancer screening tests and support services.


Honor Student Alexa Risdon Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders
When most high school students were easing into summer break, Alexa Risdon was busy rubbing shoulders with some of the brightest minds in medicine. The Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh senior was chosen to serve as a Delegate to the prestigious Congress of Future Medical Leaders, held June 25–27 on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus just outside Boston.


FCAHS Student Wins Prestigious Coolidge Scholarship--One of Only Five in Nation
Ulyana Kubini, a junior for the 2024–2025 school year at Fox Chapel Area High School, has been named a winner of the prestigious Coolidge Scholarship. The full-ride presidential scholarship, which covers four years of tuition, room, board, and expenses, can be used to pursue undergraduate studies at any accredited college or university program in the United States.


Therapy Dogs Share Their Love with Hospital Patientsand Other Local Spots
Staying in a hospital often evokes a sense of uneasiness. One thing that helps ease the angst is warmth and friendship. This month, we’re sharing a doggone good tale about three therapy dogs that visit hospital patients and brighten their days. Oliver, Lucy, and Finnegan are three miniature goldendoodles whose job is to share love and companionship. The Kautzman family of McCandless Township has dedicated themselves to this heartwarming cause.


MVP: Michael’s Victory Players Adaptive Football Training Event
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, finding opportunities for them to be involved in sports can be a challenge


Alice Rumberger
This Mother's Day, we are introducing a special mom who is a pillar of "community service" in the North Hills.


Brother Andre’s Opens a Second Café in Bellevue
Coffee and cookie enthusiasts now have a new destination to enjoy thanks to the recent opening of Brother Andre's second café in Bellevue.


Eric Kavanaugh
Whether it is a Music Ensemble concert or a regular Wednesday art class, 26-year-old Eric Kavanagh is always dressed to impress.


The Ludwigs Girls Help Cardiac Patients at UPMC Passavant with Donations From the Heart Fundraiser
February is American Heart Month, focusing on raising awareness about cardiovascular health.


The Miller Family Shares the Warmth of the Holidays
Sharing warmth and love during the holidays makes the season brighter.


The Little Sisters of the Poor Celebrate 100 Years at Their Home on Benton Avenue
Driving through Brighton Heights, you’ll encounter the hidden jewel on Pittsburgh’s Northside the Little Sisters of the Poor Home.


Holy Cross Academy Participates in Kick for Cure and Honors Veterans with a Celebratory Mass
Students at Holy Cross Academy in Ross Township did their part to put a kick in cancer and its unwelcome presence.


Wayne Stewart: Author of - 1960 When the Pittsburgh Pirates Had Them All the Way
Sportswriter and book author Wayne Stewart latest release on the Pirates called 1960 When the Pittsburgh Pirates Had Them All the Way.


John Lovra
Lovra has cycled in this race for nine straight years. "I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support the Children'


412 Gives Back
412 Gives Back, a Steel City Soirée, is a group of powerhouse women who help nonprofits with fundraising. They organize creative events that


Megan Tomaino
With a career spanning 16 years, Megan has amassed a wealth of experience in various medical fields. Her journey as a physician assistant ha


Adventures in Training with a Purpose
Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), located in Wexford, was founded in 2015 by Jon Kolb, Pittsburgh Steeler


Debra Dion Krischke
Debra Dion Krischke, the visionary behind Inspired Women Paying-It-Forward established the organization in 2015. “For the past four decades,


Scoring for the Community with the Walter Payton Award
 In 1977, Payton won the NFL Man of the Year Award. Established in 1970, this prestigious accolade celebrates the player's volunteer and cha
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