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Rep. Fitzpatrick Talks Mental Health After Shooting March 18, 2024
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., warned of the consequences America faces should it not address mental health, after a suspect shot and killed three people in Pennsylvania on Saturday....
Pittsburgh Is a Shell of its Former Glory March 11, 2024
Flooding of the “Mon Wharf,” along the Monongahela River, has historically made parking in Pittsburgh difficult. But with the current state of Pittsburgh’s downtown, floodwaters now impose other costs: displacement of homeless people living in tents ...
Say No to 'Kooth' in Pennsylvania’s Schools December 01, 2023
Strangers talking to schoolchildren on the Internet – what could possibly go wrong? If that’s not bad enough, how about parents having no idea that it’s even happening?The newest threat to parental rights is entering our school districts behind close...
PA Budget Still Not Finished September 28, 2023
Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo....
Mental Health Crisis in PA Schools September 28, 2023
Educators and health professionals look to find how best to tackle mental health in the classroom....
Mental Health Issues Subject of House GOP Hearing September 08, 2023
Mental health issues specific to rural populations was the focus of a House Republican Committee hearing held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology yesterday. The hearing was the first in a list of events planned for the Human Services Expo organ...
Geisinger W. Valley Expansion Will Nearly Double Hospital’s Size July 13, 2023
PLAINS TWP. — Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital will nearly double in size through expansion plans unveiled, literally, Wednesday morning....
PA’s Meek Mill-Inspired Probation Bill Has Critics July 12, 2023
Pennsylvania's probation system can trap people in yearslong cycles of monitoring and incarceration for noncriminal violations....
Are Fewer Pennsylvanians Supporting Recreational Marijuana? July 10, 2023
Fewer Pennsylvanians said they are in favor of full legalization of marijuana in 2023 than in previous years, Muhlenberg College’s 2023 Pennsylvania Health Poll shows....
People in Mental Health Crisis in PA Wait Months For Help July 10, 2023
The state, counties lack money, staff and facilities to deal with mental illnesses quickly and effectively....
Details Emerge About Southwest Philly Mass Shooting July 06, 2023
After the Southwest Philly mass shooting, Ben Mannes poses questions about radical actions taken by those undergoing mental health crises....
Synagogue Shooting Trial Spotlights Issue of Mental Health July 04, 2023
The jury hearing the case of Robert Bowers in the federal courthouse Downtown already has decided he is guilty of the hate-motivated murders of 11 people, members of the three congregations that met at the Tree of Life Or L’Simcha synagogue in Squir...
Investments in Mental Health Would Be Big Step for PA June 20, 2023
Investments in mental health are about more than just providing help to those who need it. It is a statement of values....
Advocates Call For Action to Break The Cycle of Crime June 14, 2023
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice want housing protections for survivors and funding for mental health services to help them recover from trauma as well as helping incarcerated individuals complete their education and gain job credentials to bre...
Norristown Home of High Drama on Homelessness June 13, 2023
Over the last 10 years, Norristown has become the Kensington lite of suburban Philadelphia. Many mental health and drug and alcohol centers have opened in the town....
PA House Approves $100 Million for Adult Mental Health June 08, 2023
The legislation would allocate funding provided through the federal American Rescue Plan to fund a variety of programs to address Pennsylvanians' mental health needs....
PA Should Ban TikTok. Here’s Why. June 02, 2023
Our state government has a responsibility to protect children from businesses willing to sacrifice their health for profit....
Wait List Shows We Need More Mental Health Professionals May 26, 2023
Mental health services need to be part of the overall healthcare services that community health centers....
PA Senators Float Involuntary Commitment for Overdoses May 26, 2023
'Treatment will allow individuals to regain their hopes, dreams, goals and most importantly, their lives,' Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said....
Independence and the Legacy of PA Hospitals May 24, 2023
Hospitals are part of the fabric of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 and was the first hospital in America to be founded as a medical facility and not as a workhouse or poorhouse. The state had the first mental health hospital....
Epidemic of Isolation Has Expanded Mental Health Needs May 24, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories on loneliness and its impact on mental health. Part 2: The negative impacts of too much screen time. Greensburg resident John Herrmann has a suppertime appointment each Thursday at the city’s Otterbein ...
Hallam Prevails Over Doven in Allegheny Co. Council Race May 17, 2023
Incumbent Bethany Hallam won the Democrats' at-large seat on Allegheny County council. Incumbents also appeared likely to prevail in Districts 10 and 11....
PPS Social Media Lawsuit a Dubious Strategy, Good Goal April 11, 2023
Ubiquitous smartphones and social media have inflicted serious mental health problems on young people. A lawsuit filed by Pittsburgh Public Schools on April 6 against tech companies, however, is an ineffective solution. ...
