Alex Woodhouse, the Strive program director, discussed Kevin’s successful fundraising event where he raised over $96,000, surpassing his $85,000 goal. The funds will support programs for teens, tweens, and young adults with intellectual disabilities, including social opportunities, education, transition, and post-secondary programs. The goal amounts have increased over the years due to inflation, allowing Strive to expand its services. Alex mentioned the recent addition of a Tuesday Art Studio series. Strive encourages continued support through their website, pslstrive.org.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
