Green Industry Partnership Benefits Workers, Community

Baker Industries of Malvern is in a partnership with ESS Energy Products Inc. of Paoli to manufacture a product that will allow underprivileged households to be more energy efficient, while it also creates green jobs for the unemployed.

King Day of Service events planned in region

The Martin Luther King Day of Service first began in Philadelphia as a day to celebrate the life of a man who served to bring freedom and justice to the nation. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 81 today, will be honored Monday throughout the country as hundred of thousands of Americans will participate in volunteer projects.

Invisible People in the Community

Homeless people in Columbia/Montour PA counties seek support and awareness

Carrying a cat in his jacket wherever he went, Charlie Vetter Jr., Berwick, was homeless and like many of the homeless, was just looking to become recognized as a regular person. There are about 20-25 local homeless people in the Columbia and Montour counties at any time living in their cars, on the streets, or on the fairgrounds of Bloomsburg, according to Gary Clark, executive director of the Northeast Pennsylvania Homeless Alliance. But, he says they remain an invisible demographic.

Former BU Football Captain Speaks at GSA Leadership Conference

Brian Sims, a ‘01 BU alumnus and former football standout for the Huskies, spoke at the Second Annual Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference on Gay Straight Alliance Leadership (GSA) on Saturday about his experience during the 2000 season.

Why Not Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?

“How would it affect your life personally?” Kathy Griffin asked recently on her show.

M.K. Asante Jr. Discusses ‘Power, Change and Social Transformation: A New Generation of Political Thought’

One model Asante stressed throughout his speech was, “if you make an observation, you have an obligation.” He elaborated on how he is driven to carrying out his social observations by creating art to reach many people.

Terry Wise on Her Struggle with Suicide and How to Prevent it

Wise is a notable figure in the field of health science and is a recipient of a National Mental Health Award. The award is given to those who have a significant impact on the depression community with intentions to promote understanding and alleviate suffering.

Obama Evaluates Africa’s Dire Situation

Highlights from President Obama’s speech in Ghana; issues pertaining to Africa’s survival and promise, are discussed.

Why Harmony Doesn’t Truly Exist In This World

What are some attributes as to why humans cause harm and do not at least try to promote harmony?

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” How About Don’t Discriminate

For at the end of the day which of the following matters more: our military is gay-free or that our country is free?