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Upgrading for Safety: $1.2M Project to Replace Asbestos-Infused Water Pipes in North Huntingdon

Upgrading for Safety: $1.2M Project to Replace Asbestos-Infused Water Pipes in North Huntingdon A $1.2 million infrastructure upgrade is underway in North Huntingdon to replace nearly a mile of aging waterline—some of which contains asbestos-infused cement pipes dating back to the early 1950s. Approved by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC), the project aims […]

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. The esophagus is the narrow tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. All fluids and nutrients must pass through the cylinder to reach the stomach to start the digestive process. In adults, the esophagus is around 11-13 inches long […]

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Mesothelioma Claims Against Employers Beyond Statutory Limits

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Mesothelioma Claims Against Employers Beyond Statutory Limits

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Mesothelioma Claims Against Employers Beyond Statutory Limits In a major victory for asbestos victims and their families, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a powerful 5-2 opinion affirming the right of workers suffering from long-latency occupational diseases—such as mesothelioma—to pursue legal action against their employers even after the […]

Homer City Power Station Demolished

Homer City Power Station Demolished

Homer City Power Station Demolished On March 22, 2025, the smokestacks and cooling towers of the Homer City Power Station in Indiana County came crashing down in a planned implosion. The demolition marked the physical end of the coal-fired power plant, which had ceased operations in 2023 due to economic pressures and shifting energy trends. […]

Increasing Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Car Accidents

Increasing Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains Increasing levels of plastic pollution are causing problems for human beings. The exponential rise in microplastics can be seen as contamination in human brains. Research found a rising trend in micro- and nano-plastics in brain tissue from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024. Particles were […]

U-Haul Fined for Asbestos Exposure Violations

U-Haul Fined for Asbestos Exposure Violations

U-Haul Fined for Asbestos Exposure Violations U-Haul is facing a financial penalty after an investigation revealed that mechanics working at its facility were unknowingly exposed to hazardous asbestos-containing materials. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) conducted an in-depth inquiry and subsequently issued a $231,000 fine against the company, citing multiple violations related […]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (large bowel), which is part of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal system. Most of the large intestine is made up of the colon, […]

Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant

Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant Residents living near U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Steel Works plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, may soon receive compensation following a class action lawsuit alleging that emissions from the facility created a nuisance and contributed to air pollution. An Allegheny County judge recently granted preliminary approval for the […]

National Cancer Prevention Month 2025

What To Do If You Were Recently Exposed to Asbestos

National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer prevention is the action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. There are multiple ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cancer causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that prevent cancer from developing. The […]

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