A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 4-18-2025

04-18-2025

Topic: Providing social services through celebrations

Guest: Megs Yunn, founder and executive director of Beverly's PGH

How Topic Discussed: A local woman has made it her mission to throw birthday parties for children who would otherwise not be able to have one. How was "Beverly's Birthdays" created? When did it expand into other celebrations, including baby showers and a formula bank? Why did top elected officials from Harrisburg tour her facility in North Huntingdon Twp.? What are the areas of greatest need that Beverly's PGH now sees in our area? How can the public help the group's mission?

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