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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 22:52

NEW DONORA BOOK - "DONORA DEATH FOG: Clean Air and the Tragedy of a Pennsylvania Mill Town."

In October 1948, a seemingly average fog descended on the tiny mill town of Donora, Pennsylvania. With a population of fewer than fifteen thousand, the town’s main industry was steel and zinc mills—mills that continually emitted pollutants into the air. The six-day smog event left twenty-one people dead and thousands sick. Even after the fog lifted, hundreds more died or were left with lingering health problems.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 22:47

The Friends of the South Park Library are looking for new members, and now is a great time to join. By becoming a new member, or renewing your membership, you will be sponsoring important programs to benefit the South Park Library. The Friends will be holding a fall book sale in October; as a member you will be entitled to the members-only presale on the first day of the sale.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 22:17

The Washington Area Humane Society is hosting the 2nd Annual ‘Dog Days of Summer Soiree’ on Saturday, June 24 at 6:00PM on the WAHS campus. Come and enjoy live music from Michael Bruno, basket raffles, and some very special animal guests.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 22:16

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently announced plans for a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to be taught in partnership with Washington Health System (WHS). The first students will enroll in the program in fall 2024.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 22:14

The South Hills Children’s Choir enlists local teaching artists to lead a singing extravaganza at the second annual Summer Sing Academy (SSA).