Families, Kids, Employers Feel Ripple Effects of Child Care Crisis

"Testifiers share real-world challenges during Policy Committee hearing hosted by Rep. Natalie Mihalek in Pittsburgh area" – Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus, 8/26/26

Alisa E. Harris: State funding is reducing violence and supporting youth — we must keep it going

"Pennsylvania is home to more YMCAs than any other state in the nation — more than 700,000 Pennsylvanians are members of their local YMCA, and an additional 180,000 people participate in YMCA programs

2 friends help community soar to new heights

"At the Homewood-Brushton YMCA on Bennett Street, members can find activities from exercise to recording music." – KDKA, 4/25/25

Lifelong Sports for Kids

"A love of sports can last a lifetime, though actual playing time for most athletes is painfully short." – Pittsburgh Parent, 4/16/25

Bachman's Roofing opens new office in Western PA, donates roof to local YMCA facility

"A 54-year-old roofing company headquartered in central Pennsylvania celebrated the grand opening of its new office in western Pennsylvania Saturday, doing so while also donating and installing a new

August Wilson’s plays inspire the Voices of History project that records stories of Black life and community

"August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays — all but one set in Pittsburgh — captured the Black experience in the 20th century through everyday people’s stories." – Pittsburgh Union Progress, 3/16/25