The Michael Mackie Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive, adaptive experiences for children with disabilities, announces the addition to its Michael’s Victory Players (MVP) program. The Hoops & High Fives Adaptive Basketball Program, in partnership with Fitness 4 Focus North Hills, will host a community celebration event, MVP: Madness at the Pine Community Center. 

It’s that time of the year when we make New Years resolutions. If you’re like me, most of mine involve some aspect of my physical being—you know, lose weight, eat better, get more sleep, etc. However, as I contemplated all that this year, I was reminded of a time in my life when I learned that it’s also important to make resolutions to be a more virtuous person because beauty is more than skin deep. 

Mars Girls Youth Lacrosse Association’s U12 Team took first place in the 2025 Graveyard Fall Tournament, held on Nov. 1 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton, Ohio). The team went undefeated.

When community partners leverage their relationship to lift the spirits of others, holiday magic is made. That’s what happened when Pittsburgh Youth Chorus visited AHN Wexford Hospital in December to show their gratitude with handmade cards and cheerful caroling. Allegheny Health Network has generously supported the nonprofit, which gives Pittsburgh area children the opportunity to participate in musical programming that facilitates community engagement, self-confidence, and

The penny, a small copper coin with a significant place in history, recently made headlines when the Philadelphia Mint struck the final one on November 12. To honor its legacy, let’s explore some fascinating facts about its past.

The term “neurodivergence” has become more commonplace in both the mental health realm and among the general population, leading to increased interest in a variety of conditions.

On December 3, several local Western Pennsylvania police departments were awarded AAA’s prestigious Platinum Community Traffic Safety Award for their safety efforts. The following regional police departments were honored: Aliquippa, Allegheny County, Allegheny County Port Authority, Beaver, Bellevue, Butler, City of Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Hampton Township, McCandless, New Brighton, New Sewickley, Northern Regional, Ohio Township, Pittsburgh Bureau, Shaler Township, U

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Every year, many of us make New Years resolutions, and so many of them are restrictive: spend less time on your phone, eat less takeout, drink less wine. But what if we decided to add something to our lives, instead of depriving ourselves of something? Here’s my suggestion: take up a hobby. 

For Traci Kovacic, the past decade has brought life challenges that could easily have broken her. Ten years ago, her husband Mike collapsed while running the EQT 10 Miler race in Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old died a half hour later of a previously undetected heart arrhythmia. She spent the following years deeply in grief and picking up the pieces of her life.

The Wexford Post Office celebrated 202 years of safe driving and work practices on October 31. Twenty-two employees were recognized for their safety excellence. Rural carrier Steven Roberts was inducted into the National Safety Council’s Million Mile Club. This nationally recognized distinction is earned for driving 30 years or one million miles without a preventable accident.

I’m not going to lie, 2025 was a challenging year for me, health-wise. It started off with two torn shoulders followed by physical therapy, knee surgery followed, again, by physical therapy and I have now undergone a toe surgery, which again, will be followed by PT.

I love traditions, but I’m a big advocate for dropping the ones that don’t serve you. With a large extended family, and three young children, and a school calendar packed full of special dress-up days, I’m in a season of life where holidays can be more stressful than they’re worth.

Rodney Phillips’ debut novel began in a less than traditional way: in the warehouse of a discount furniture store in Pittsburgh, thirty-seven years ago. Phillips was 19 years old and working his way through college, and his job allowed plenty of downtime. To pass the hours, he started writing.