BEAVER COUNTY RADIO

PITTSBURGH — Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s 27th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive is underway at the Museum until Nov. 30.

Visitors who donate during open hours will receive one free same-day adult admission to the museum. Sweater donors are encouraged to drop off new or gently-used sweaters in all sizes to the donation bin located at the main entrance. Children’s sizes are especially appreciated.

Donations are accepted every day from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. The museum is open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The annual sweater drive has collected approximately 50,000 sweaters for children and families in the Pittsburgh area for the last 26 years.

“With your help, we can spread warmth and kindness to those in need this holiday season,” a museum press release said. “We are excited to encourage local schools, businesses, community groups and more to join in the sweater drive as satellite collection locations.”

Jane Werner, executive director of the museum, said, “Each year we are overwhelmed with the generosity of the Pittsburgh community, who come together to donate thousands of sweaters to those in need. We are proud to distribute not just sweaters, but a feeling of joy and
warmth during the holiday season.”

The sweater drive is the signature event for the museum’s Year of Kindness. Each month guests are encouraged to make a donation and receive 1 free adult same day admission. For the full
schedule and upcoming months, please visit: pittsburghkids.org/collection/
For more information about the sweater drive, visit pittsburghkids.org/sweaterdrive/

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is presenting its Zoo Lights Drive-Thru, which is presented by UPMC Health Plan, and it will occur on select nights from November 27th, 2026 through January 3rd, 2027.

This spectacle consists of millions of lights that are formed into some fan-favorite animals at the zoo that you can see from your car.

If visitors buy their ticket by Thanksgiving, they will have a chance to be automatically entered to win a family membership to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

You can buy tickets for the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru by clicking here.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that bridge inspection activities on the northbound I-79 off-ramp to Neville Island in Robinson and Neville townships in Allegheny County are underway. 

There will be a traffic shift and shoulder closure on the northbound I-79 off-ramp to Neville Island (Exit 65) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow to accommodate bridge inspection activities which will be conducted by crews from Mackin Engineering. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that they are partnering with Giant Eagle to provide free lunches for students who are attending the City of Pittsburgh’s 10 CitiParks Recreation Centers on select days when Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed or dismiss early for these students to have access to lunch.

The City of Pittsburgh Recreation Centers are extending hours and offering more
programming to ensure a supportive and safe environment for students while schools are closed.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie and other community leaders will be at 600 Eleventh Street in Ambridge on Thursday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to flip the switch on Ambridge Borough’s new rooftop solar system.

This was facilitated through the Rural Innovation through Solar Empowerment (RISE) project, which was in partnership between the nonprofits New Sun Rising, RiverWise, and The PA Solar Center to accelerate solar adoption in communities that are throughout Beaver County.

The RISE Project started as a two-year initiative which was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energizing Rural Communities Prize.

The solar installation for Ambridge Borough is the second initiative that is from The RISE Project to come online, and the first was the interactive solar demonstration system at Neighborhood North: Museum of Play in Beaver Falls that became active this past July.

EIS Solar installed the solar system for Ambridge, and this was paid for in part by an Environmental Mitigation Community Fund grant.

EIS Solar also estimated that the solar array will save taxpayers in Ambridge about $509,000 over the next 25 years.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Applications open today for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Peoples Natural Gas is encouraging customers that are income-eligible to apply.

LIHEAP is a federally funded program that provides grants that range from $200 to $1,000 to pay heating bills, depending on household size and income.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) sends the grant directly to Peoples Natural Gas, where it is credited to the account of the customer.

According to a release from Peoples Natural Gas, here is the 2026-2027 LIHEAP/Crisis Eligibility Guidelines:

Customers can visit the website of Peoples-Gas.com/LIHEAP by clicking here, call 1-866-857-7095, which is the LIHEAP hotline, or contact their local county assistance office for more information.

After customers apply, they can follow their status at trackmybenefits.pa.gov (click here.)

BEAVER FALLS — The 12th annual “Tiger Trot” takes place this Saturday, Nov. 7 at Beaver Falls High School.

A fundraiser for the Big Beaver Falls Education Foundation, everyone’s welcome to take part in the event’s 5k Race, 1.5-Mile Fun Walk or the brand-new Tiger Cub .05k for kids ages 10 and younger.

Registration link is here: Big Beaver Falls Education Foundation “Tiger Trot” or by visiting BBFEF.org.

Race Day Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 9:45 a.m.

The Big Beaver Falls Education Foundation supports students, strengthening the community, and investing in the future of Beaver Falls. “Together, we’re creating opportunities that inspire the next generation to learn, grow, and succeed,” the foundation says.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle reported yesterday that two people were injured after a single-vehicle crash occurred in Lawrence County on Thursday.

Eighty-one-year-old Thomas Wigton of Ellwood City was driving south on River Road in Wayne Township at 2:33 p.m.

According to police, Wigton took a slight right turn onto a closed road blocked off by concrete barriers and impacted them with the front of the vehicle.

There was also a sign that indicated “Bridge Closed Ahead” on the right shoulder of the road.

Wigton was charged by police and he and his passenger suffered suspected minor injuries as a result of this crash.

However, they refused transportation to UPMC Jameson Hospital.