Using the internet and wireless devices seems like second nature in our modern lives, but did you know that as many as 800,000 Pennsylvanians, or 6% of the commonwealth’s population, does not have access to broadband internet? These individuals and families lack the same connectivity options ...
“Pretty damn frightening.” That’s how Peter Staley described the time period between his HIV diagnosis in late 1985 and joining the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) in 1987. Hosted by AIDS Resource at Penn College to talk about his new memoir, “Never Silent,” Staley ...
After Peter Staley gave an abridged account of his life and accomplishments, the topic of conversation turned to the present and future. He was conflicted as to whether ACT UP would have the success it did if it started in today’s social and political climate. A poll conducted at the ...
A Parkinson’s disease support group in Williamsport is encouraging new members to join. Pastor Dave Parker and his wife, Candy Parker, with Hepburn Baptist Church, began the support group after they moved to the area years ago. The two saw a need for more resources related to Parkinson’s disease in the area and decided to become organizers of the group. In 2020 the group had to put a pause on in person meetings due to COVID. Recently, they have started up meetings again, and are now looking for new members. “Some people are a little hesitant to come to a support group, but ...
The Sisters of St. Basil never put out so much as a leaflet seeking donations for Ukraine. It wasn’t necessary. Stuff simply started showing up. Sleeping bags. Medicines. Clothing. Children’s games. Socks for soldiers. Baby bottles, wipes, diapers and strollers, walkers and ...
LEWISBURG — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Bob Morgan recently announced that USDA is awarding $3.9 million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grants to six rural health care organizations and community groups in Central Pennsylvania. “No matter where ...
