š± How Donoraās 1948 smog still shapes childrenās health research today
Donora, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Donora! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Donoraās 1948 smog still shapes childrenās health research today
Also on today's calendar: Noah Richardson.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ A Call for Training Pediatric Practitioners About Industrial Chemicals and Child Health (nih.gov) ā Donoraās infamous 1948 air pollution disaster is highlighted here as a turning point in recognizing how industrial chemicals can harm childrenās health and IQ. The piece urges better training for pediatric and pharmacy professionals to spot and reduce kidsā exposure to pollutants like lead, mercury, PFAS, and air toxics, connecting historic events like Donoraās to todayās environmental health challenges. 
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Pittsburgh Improv, 166 East Bridge St, Homestead
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Thursday August 6
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Crafthouse Stage & Grill, 5024 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh
7:30 pm
Thursday August 6
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Super 70's Rock Show ā
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Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute ā
Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
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Twin Lakes Free Summer Concert ā
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Pittsburgh Pirates - New York Mets ā
PNC Park, 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh
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Bill & Renee from the Top Music Shop ā
Vinoski Winery, 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon
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American Football With Afternoon Bike Ride ā
Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens, 425 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks
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What's in our Rivers? Monongahela ā
Monongahela Area Library, 813 W Main St, Monongahela
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Advocacy and Policy Subcommittee Meeting ā
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Homeless Engagement Subcommittee Meeting ā
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Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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š Nearby News
Monessen
- Monessen school board to vote on bringing specialized Adelphoi program to middle school (cbsnews.com)
- Betty Jean Gross (villages-news.com)
Monongahela
- Roadwork on Parkway East set to get underway soon to address flooding at the 'Bathtub' (wtae.com)
Charleroi
- GE Vernova invests $138 million to expand Pennsylvania grid equipment facility, adding 275 manufacturing jobs (energiesmedia.com)
- 2 more men charged amid investigation into Peters Township "catfishing" and "sextortion" scheme (cbsnews.com)
- Timothy āMilky' Milchovich (monvalleyindependent.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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