Editor’s note: Altoona Mirror sports writer Michael Boytim accompanied Kristen Otto, Lauren (Otto) Wisniewski and Marc Wisniewski on their journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and documented the preparation and success of the trip. KILIMANJARO REGION, Tanzania — Africa’s Mount ...
Local developer Jeff Long recently began renovating one of downtown Altoona’s major buildings. Known for his Graystone line of apartment complexes, Long plans to create 30 one- and two-bedroom apartments on the upper floors of the Penn Central building across from the Post Office, with ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs. The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, ...
ATLANTA — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your ...
AMSTERDAM — Megan Worthy still recalls singing in a choir in the Australian capital, Canberra, as she was growing up. Now, as a rare form of early-onset dementia chips away at her vision and other brain functions, the 58-year-old is transported back to her musical youth as she and her ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their lives. Some research suggests that share may be as high as ...