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Air Quality Alert across the North East from Smoke Caused by Wild Fires

Hannah Shiflett
June 8, 2023

Anyone who opened their windows or doors to go outside may have noticed that the sun and sky appear to be in a haze. Similar to what many would say is straight out of a movie about war. The cause for the smoke is the wildfires in Canada, which were largely started by lightning...

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Allegheny County detects its second case of the West Nile Virus

Terryaun Bell
October 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH – Mosquitoes are pesky, and what's worse is they can carry the West Nile virus. A man in McKees Rocks contracted Allegheny County's second case of virus and is currently recovering in his home. Mosquitoes become infected with the West Nile virus by feeding on...

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Study: WalletHub names healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the U.S.

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH — WalletHub recently released an extensive list of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the United States. When rounding up the results, WalletHub looked at more than 170 of the most populated cities in the U.S. across 42 key indicators of good health. These...

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Chipotle to offer new, healthier options

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - If you are trying to stick to your New Year's resolution to eat healthier, you may be happy to learn Chipotle has tweeted it's menu to fit with diet trends. The Mexican food chain is now offering 'lifestyle bowls.' The salad bowls...

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Study: People who live in colder, darker climates drink more

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study released by UPMC, people who live in colder, darker climates drink more alcohol. The study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh Division of Gastroenterology states that people living in colder regions with less sunlight drink more...

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11th Annual Harvest Moon Race benefits local church, students

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Hundreds of runners are expected to compete in the 11th Annual Harvest Moon Race on Saturday. Over 300 participants will compete in a 5K, 10-mile and various kids' races starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The competition serves as a fundraiser for the St....

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Live Well Allegheny Celebrate Tobacco Cessation Week

John Blinn, Contributor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny Quits for Life Cessation Awareness Week kicked off on Nov. 11 and will continue until Saturday. The week is a product of Live Well Allegheny and Tobacco Free Allegheny and is filled with events in support of the communities attempts to support resident’s...