(File Photo of the Snapchat Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday recently announced the filing of a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the owner-operators of Snapchat, regarding the failures of the social media giant to warn users of platform addictiveness and protect children from compulsive use.

The Office of Attorney General seeks honesty from Snapchat in how its platform appears in app stores, and demands that the company take steps to protect child users from becoming addicted to the app in a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief which was filed this week in Philadelphia County Court.

This complaint alleges that Snapchat lies about how often adult-themed material, such as drug use, sexual content and nudity and suicidal ideation, appears on its platform to achieve an app rating in App Stores that is age-13+.

The lawsuit cites platform designs unique to Snapchat that make it highly addictive, including SnapStreak features as well as an ephemeral component that is particularly attractive to teens.

According to Pew Research Center, Snapchat is one of the most popular apps for teens, with about half of teens (ages 13-17) being daily users of the app, and about 13 percent of teens report being on it “almost constantly.” 

FILE – Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old. Her career spanned decades, with hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Born in Tennessee, she rose from humble beginnings to become a country music icon. Her partnership with Porter Wagoner helped launch her career, and she later became a successful actor and businesswoman. Parton was also a philanthropist, founding her Imagination Library to promote children’s literacy. Her charm and humor made her a beloved figure across generations and political divides.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKees Rocks, PA) A partial collapse recently occurred at a row house in McKees Rocks and displaced several people. 

According to Allegheny County dispatchers, crews were called to the 1110 block of Church Avenue at 6:50 p.m. yesterday. 

A large hole is visible from the outside of the home.  

Five units have been condemned, which displaced the residents who live there. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Allegheny Health Network)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is receiving recognition statewide for its efforts to support and raise awareness about eye, organ and tissue donation as the top-performing health system in western Pennsylvania for HAP’s 2026 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

AHN Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) was also named among the top-performing hospitals in the region as part of that challenge, with AGH receiving the second-place award.

113 hospitals across the state of Pennsylvania participated in the challenge this year.

The participating hospitals’ Donate Life Month activities were captured on a scorecard and were assigned titanium, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze level recognitions that were based on their scale, scope and ultimate success at increasing the number of organ donors that were registered.

A total of 10 AHN hospitals were recognized through the challenge with titanium or platinum designations, which included AHN’s Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital, Forbes Hospital, Grove City Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital, West Penn Hospital and Wexford Hospital in the Pittsburgh region, as well as Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie.

(File Photo of the Allegheny Health Network Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and The START Center for Cancer Research (START), announced today that they have entered into a strategic collaboration.

START is the largest global network of community-based, fully dedicated early-phase oncology clinical trial sites.

A new START early-phase clinical trial site will be established at AHN’s Allegheny General Hospital within the hospital’s AHN Cancer Center, which expands the access to novel investigational cancer therapies for patients across western Pennsylvania.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Health)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania today. Both of the individuals that passed away were unvaccinated and were residents of Lancaster County. Those were the first deaths related to measles within the state of Pennsylvania in 35 years.

Measles is a virus that is highly contagious and can cause serious short- and long-term health problems, including brain swelling and pneumonia, with nearly 20% of people who contract measles being hospitalized. Even though death related to measles is rare, it occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases.

Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The virus stays infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after the infected person leaves the area.

People who believe that they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should either contact their health care provider or call 877-724-3258.

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Manheim, Pa., August 21, 2026 — State Police leadership, staff, and families gather at LCBC Manheim to celebrate the graduation of the 176th Cadet Class, recognizing 47 new troopers for completing approximately 27 weeks of academy training and earning the rank of trooper., Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Manheim, PA) 47 people have now become new Pennsylvania State Police troopers. 

Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, the Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), welcomed these new troopers to the PSP during a graduation ceremony at LCBC Manheim on Friday.  

The 176th Cadet Class completed approximately 27 weeks of difficult training at the PSP Academy before earning the rank of trooper. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are 18 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at around $4.35 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $4.09, up 3 cents from last week. 

That average is also the highest it’s ever been at this time of the year. 

The monthly average for gas so far is $4.06, currently surpassing the year of 2022, when the monthly average for August was $3.97, and it is shaping up to be the highest on record.

Crude oil is pushing up the national average even though the demand for gas is down, which is typical for this time in the year.

Crude oil prices are still in the range of $80 per barrel amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

The report also states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.40. 

According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$4.335      Altoona
$4.399      Beaver
$4.347      Bradford
$4.169      Brookville
$4.397      Butler
$4.160      Clarion
$4.356      DuBois
$4.326      Erie
$4.371      Greensburg
$4.389      Indiana
$4.420      Jeannette
$4.370      Kittanning
$4.395      Latrobe
$4.387      Meadville
$4.424      Mercer
$4.352      New Castle
$4.352      New Kensington
$4.397      Oil City
$4.369      Pittsburgh
$4.154      Sharon
$4.404      Uniontown
$4.399      Warren
$4.360      Washington

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Fable & Craft Co., Posted on Facebook on August 24th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver, PA) A new bookstore is now open in downtown Beaver. 

Fable & Craft Co. opened on Saturday at 501 Third Street and it is a new woman-owned independent bookstore dedicated to readers of all ages. 

Fable & Craft Co. will have a curated selection of both used and new books for readers of all ages and those books will focus heavily on fiction.  

The store will also have a room that is dedicated to fantasy books and a section for local authors.  

It will also begin hosting community events such as local author signings, craft nights, book clubs and story times for children.