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Allegheny County Opens Four Low-Vision Tennis Courts
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato recently announced the opening of the county’s first Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) tennis courts at four local parks.
OCDEL, Penn State Project ECHO to Host Series for Spanish-Speaking Families
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Project ECHO will release a new series this fall that features the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and focuses on the needs of Spanish-speaking families.
Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.
Carnegie Science Center to Host Free Programs for North Side Families This Fall
The Carnegie Science Center is hosting one free program per month for North Side families this fall.
CLP Introduces Library of Things Collection Featuring Board Games and Activities
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has introduced its Library of Things, a collection of outdoor activities and board games that is available at all library locations.
Families, Early Childhood Educators Invited to Enter Chance to Win Back-to-School Kit
Pennsylvania Promise for Children is inviting state families and friends of children to enter a chance to win a back-to-school kit.
Tips for Protecting Children During August’s Summer Sun Safety Month
With the summer season in full swing and school being out - which means more youth outdoors - now is a good time to consider how to keep children safe while spending long periods of time in the sun.
Application Process Open for Program That Addresses Affordability Barriers in Broadband
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development is accepting applications for a technology program that aims to increase access to devices where affordability has been identified as a barrier to broadband adoption and use.
July Recalls on Children’s Products
Here is a list of June recalls collected from the following major federal agencies, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.