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Experience a free movie night under the stars at Washington’s enchanting Firefly Garden, hosted by CCJ and our partners at the Common Ground Teen Center! We invite community members of all ages to join us August 4th at sunset for snacks, games, and movie magic as we enjoy the summer weather and each others’ company. Spider-Man: No […]
The University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are holding a public meeting at PennWest California University on August 15th to release the findings of the PA Health and Environment Studies in Southwest Pennsylvania. These studies looked at the prevalence of rare childhood cancers, asthma, and low birth weights in proximity to […]
For 5 years, CCJ has been working with local families who have been impacted by rare childhood cancers. After making demands to Governor Wolf, local families secured a promise in 2019 that the state would conduct studies observing the apparent increase in rare childhood cancers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. These folks have created a group called […]
Join us at the New Freeport Firehall on August 16th at 6pm for a community meeting! This meeting at the New Freeport firehall will be to discuss an overview of what has happened in regards to the frac out last June, next steps, and planning for the Toby Rice townhall(s) coming up. Register Here Please […]
Do you have concerns about the potential health effects of the natural gas industry in our community? Does someone you know suffer from a rare childhood cancer or other rare cancer? Our next Mad Facts meeting on Wednesday, August 23rd at North Strabane Park’s McDowell Pavilion. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM, and […]
Attend a Community Meeting with the Center for Coalfield Justice that will focus on how our community can transition from an economy based on extractive industry into a thriving economy where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We will talk about how this can be done in a fair, just way, with examples that work […]