City native Richard Fellinger’s fiction novel, “Summer of ’85,” is back in print. Independent literary press Serving House Books re-released Fellinger’s award-winning novel on Sunday with a new preface written by the author, now available in paperback through Bookshop.com, Barnes ...
Somerset County will host a week of remembrance, patriotism and community celebration as residents and visitors gather for five days of events commemorating two historic milestones: America’s 250th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the events at Flight 93. From Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 9, community organizations, first responders, musicians and volunteers have partnered to present a series of events honoring courage, sacrifice and unity. Events are free and open to the public. Events begin with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Somerset ...
Bedford hosts America250 parade Bedford County will celebrate America250 with a parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The parade will include local marching bands, musical groups, dance companies, antique vehicles, floats and more, all with an emphasis on Bedford County, Pennsylvania and American history. The parade will form at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, 729 W. Pitt St., Bedford, and proceed to downtown Bedford via Route 30 (Pitt Street), to Juliana Street. The parade will end at the National Museum of the American Coverlet on South Juliana Street. Ebensburg hosts Rumble ...
PITTSBURGH — UPMC is expanding access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology across Pennsylvania with the addition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Washington and UPMC Altoona. The expansion demonstrates UPMC’s commitment to continued investment in advanced technology and providing world-class care throughout the communities it serves. This platform uses minimally invasive technology and enables physicians to navigate deep into the lungs with greater precision than traditional bronchoscopy, ...
PITTSBURGH — Allegheny Health Network’s Allegheny General, Jefferson, Forbes and Wexford hospitals have earned the highest possible rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for their comprehensive esophagectomy program, placing it among a select group of top-performing health systems in the nation for esophageal cancer surgery. The designation reflects “better than expected” outcomes and positions respective network programs within the top tier of programs nationwide. Esophagectomy, a procedure to remove part or all of the esophagus (tube connecting the mouth and ...
Courtesy photo The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library presented checks totaling $15,300 to HAPL Library Director Kevin Yoder at the June meeting of the library’s board of directors. Shown are (from left): Friends member Andrea Bolan, Friends co-president Maggie McNulty, Kevin ...
