This week: Nearly 100 photos from 2025, our community survey extended through Jan. 12 (with a chance to win $200), and the Power January fundraiser at 33% of goal. Plus free yoga, chess club, Zumba, and more events.
A year in photographs from the neighborhood, made close and over time.
Friends of the Children offers families a commitment that the program will be there in a child’s life from kindergarten through high school graduation — “12+ no matter what,” they say.
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
On Thursday, Prevention Point and Mural Arts unveiled a new mural at the Love Lot on Ruth and East Clearfield streets.
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
“People always say you have to find the ‘rock bottom.’ It doesn't have to be a ‘rock bottom.’ It's a positive sign of hope,” he said.
Srgo titled the mural “Once Upon a Hope Dream” and dedicated it to his son, who was born in 2018. He credited his son for where he is today.
“It changed me. I'm a different person today. I didn't understand the meaning of ‘humble’ until I was humbled,” he said.
The mural is part of an ongoing series of installations curated by Jacob “Chris” Hammes at the Love Lot, which is located next to Prevention Point.
The Love Lot, which opened in 2020, hosts art workshops, food and clothing distribution, public restrooms, and more.
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Friends of the Children offers families a commitment that the program will be there in a child’s life from kindergarten through high school graduation — “12+ no matter what,” they say.
Counties battle uncertainty over funding rules while advocates and families push for an increased say in opioid settlement spending decisions.
Applications are open to eligible older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities.
Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.
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