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have been accepted into a full-time music major program.
Applicants must also be legal Pennsylvania residents for at least one year, or out-of-state students who attend school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a Pennsylvania address( such as a campus address, university mailing, or utility bill).
Applications are available online at keynotesmusicscholarship. com.
You may also request one by contacting the scholarship chair, Lori Walter, at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail. com. The application deadline is April 30. For more information, visit keynotesmusicscholarship. com or find Keynotes on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship.
ST. MARGARET FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS
The St. Margaret Foundation recently announced $ 957,425 in grants for 2026 to support its three strategic priorities at UPMC St. Margaret— patient access, patient education and patient experience.
Funding includes new and continued initiatives designed to reduce barriers to care, improve comfort and independence, and enhance overall hospital experiences for patients and families.
One highlight is a new grant to revitalize the inpatient rehabilitation activity room, helping patients recovering from strokes, surgeries and falls to practice daily living skills in a supportive environment.
Continued funding was also approved for adaptive feeding equipment, allowing patients with tremors or stroke-related impairments to eat independently both in the hospital and at home.
A significant portion of funding supports patient access through free transportation services, including multiple senior shuttle programs and medical shuttles serving communities throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley and surrounding areas.
Additional grants support patient safety, valet services for patients with disabilities, and transportation assistance for under-resourced patients.
Patient education initiatives include in-room calming programming and community CPR training, while patient experience grants fund cancer care support, food assistance, health screenings, flu immunizations, sensory stations, comfort items and holiday gifts.
The foundation also allocated funds for staff and volunteer recognition.
Together, these grants reflect St. Margaret Foundation’ s commitment to“ filling in the gaps with hope, healing and independence” for patients and families across the region.
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY RECEIVES‘ MAKING AN IMPACT’ AWARD
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens received the Making an Impact Award from the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums at its annual conference in Pittsburgh, recognizing the conservatory’ s leadership and community impact through its Climate Toolkit Initiative.
Launched in 2020, the Climate Toolkit connects cultural institutions worldwide to share strategies for addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. The initiative includes about 250 institutions across 30 countries, reaching more than 120 million annual visitors.
The award highlights Phipps’ longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and global collaboration, as well as its role in fostering positive change both locally and internationally.
PBT SHOW FEATURED LOCAL PITTSBURGH CELEBRITIES
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre( PBT) featured 20 local Pittsburgh celebrities as guest stars in its 2025 production of“ The Nutcracker,” with each making a cameo appearance in the Act I“ Party Scene.”
The holiday classic was performed Dec. 5 – 28 at the Benedum Center. Participating guest stars included local government officials, television personalities, athletes, musicians and social media influencers— continuing a popular PBT tradition.
Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney said the appearances added to the ballet’ s uniquely Pittsburgh character, which already incorporates numerous local references, making the production a festive celebration of both the season and the city. n
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