How 3 Pittsburgh sports organizations improve kids’ social and emotional skills
Playing a sport requires discipline, dedication and teamwork — skills that are useful on and off the field.
11 Jan 2022
Carnegie Science Center volunteer Chuck Vukotich inspires young people to love science — and reach for the stars
He helps orchestrate the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which will take place in March and is open to students in grades 6 through 12.
04 Jan 2022
Meet the Girls of Steel creating BuzzBand for children with autism
"BuzzBand is made up of girls who want to make a difference in our community."
21 Dec 2021
Insider tips for the 10 best holiday light displays in the Pittsburgh region
From out-of-town destinations to favorite destinations right here in the city, Pittsburgh is filled with incredible holiday light displays.
02 Dec 2021
Chill Project opens first space for elementary students in Carnegie
Each Chill Room comes with an AHN-licensed counselor or social worker who is there full-time to help students.
18 Nov 2021
TikTok sensation and Pittsburgh nurse Hunter Prosper is spreading kindness to millions
“I got into this field because I wanted to help people,” says the 25-year-old.
15 Nov 2021
PennPIRG’s Trouble in Toyland report exposes risks of counterfeit and other dangerous toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 13 toys this year but some could still find their way into your home.
11 Nov 2021
10 great places where Pittsburgh kids can volunteer and make a difference
"Helping others can make them feel good, and can make others feel good as well. They learn that reciprocal happy feeling.”
10 Nov 2021
Covestro’s THINC30 Youthquake summit helps Pittsburgh students become climate changemakers
Covestro’s THINC30 summit is giving U.S. high school students a forum to have their voices heard around the world.
27 Oct 2021
UPMC and AHN stand ready to begin vaccinating kids against Covid
Now that Pfizer has given data to the FDA on kids 5-11, the company says it may be requesting authorization for emergency use in a few weeks.
20 Oct 2021