Two Rivers, 30 Minutes

The crisis is here — how the federal government shut-down is having a major impact on our area

Vicki Vargo on the changes that have come to America's first Carnegie Library

The Rev. Stevan Rocknage on his personal faith journey and the endurance of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport

Public TV producer Joe Ligo on the lessons learned while researching the history of American Motors Corp.

Fawn Walker Montgomery on fighting stereotypes, gaslighting and miscommunication as a Black woman seeking healthcare

Tamara Allen-Thomas, superintendent of Clairton City School District, on building resiliency and a love for learning

Denise Sinkler, founder of McKeesport HBCU Vision, on her efforts to provide scholarships to local students

Author Daniel de Visé explores the 1970s phenomenon that was "The Blues Brothers" band, concert tour and movie

Tim Smith, co-founder of Center of Life in Hazelwood, on how the group is sharing in the rebirth of Hazelwood

McKeesport's International Village enters its 65th year of ethnic food, music and fun

Ben Murray of Food & Water Watch on the hidden costs of free A.I. apps

Local architect Lisa Whitney on the challenges and advantages of working on construction projects in Western Pennsylvania

Darla Poole, new CEO of McKeesport-based Auberle, on the organization's ever-evolving mission

Understanding the enduring popularity of amateur radio as a hobby

Jonathan Weaver on why the Mon Valley remains a great place to buy your first home

Journalist and broadcast consultant Scott Fybush on the evolving media landscape

It's National EMS Week — what are some challenges facing local EMS agencies?

Developing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters

Remembering the legacy of Charleroi's Pyrex and Corelle glass plant, which closed last month

Megs Yunn of Beverly's PGH on providing social services through celebration

Recently appointed McKeesport Area School Superintendent Donald MacFann on his hopes for the district and the importance of communication

Wesley Family Services offers strategies to reduce domestic partner violence

Rob Perkins of the Allegheny Lawyers Initiative for Justice explains why the public defender system in Pennsylvania is strained to its limits

State Sen. Nick Pisciottano on the Real ID program, concerns in the district and responding to changes in Washington

Unearthed from the archives: A 2002 interview with Myron Cope, legendary Pittsburgh sportswriter, pioneering talk-show host and Steelers broadcaster

Kevin G. Barkes, editor of KGB Report, on 30 years of effing the ineffable and scruting the inscrutable.

Diane Daniels, first Black reporter for the McKeesport Daily News, remembers growing up and reflects on community service

Pennsylvania gets an "F" from the American Lung Association when it comes to tobacco control. What implications does that have for public health?

Dan Joseph and Elizabeth Cope on the legacy of legendary Pittsburgh writer and broadcaster Myron Cope

Don Smith, president of Regional Industrial Development Corp., on the need for a "Mon Valley Action Plan"

Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck on trailblazing Pittsburgh journalist and civil rights advocate Mal Goode

Kelly Doyle of McKeesport's Mission: Agape on addressing food insecurity in the Mon Valley

Robert Johnson of the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce on the importance of the U.S. Steel merger and the Mon Fayette Expressway

The history of local emergency medical providers — and current challenges

Cataloging the August Wilson Archive and the treasures stored inside

State Rep. Matt Gergely on his experience getting legislation passed, and how to get young people interested in governing

McKeesport fire Chief Jeff Tomovcsik on choosing a career as a first-responder and becoming a certified Chief Fire Officer

Mark Sepe of Reading Ready Pittsburgh on installing a life-long love of reading in the region's young people

Ellie Kerns of PennEnvironment on why Pennsylvania has been slow to adopt renewable energy --- and what progress is happening

Singer-songwriter Norman Nardini remembers a legendary 1974 concert in McKeesport's Renzie Park and reflects on a lifetime in music

Laura Cruz, research professor, on Penn State Greater Allegheny's new effort to connect students with seniors

New research shows that spaces like libraries and after-school programs have a positive effect on teen health

A life in local film-making with Stephen Seliy

Ellis Michaels of Pitcairn is preserving local history, one tombstone at a time

The myths, lore, and legends of Western Pennsylvania with historian Tom White

Journalist Dave Copeland on how the decline in newspapers is hurting American communities

How does the new state budget address care for people with intellectual disabilities and autism?

The evolving face of one of the world's oldest community service clubs

Jim Barry of the LaRosa Youth Club in McKeesport on the promise and challenges of restarting the organization

Ryan Conley and Marla Jones of Wesley Family Services on strategies to reduce domestic partner violence.

Part 2 of our discussion with Keith Murphy and Keenon Mikell about reducing gun violence in McKeesport