Pittsburgh Protests

07/19/2026

Taylor Farms Cheat Sheet:
🔘Taylor Farms
🔘 Earthbound Farms
🔘 Little Salad Bar ( Aldi)
🔘 Marketside ( Walmart)
🔘 Kroger House Brand
🔘 Target private label greens
🔘 Costco salad kits and greens etc
🔘 Trader Joe’s chopped salad kits and fresh produce
🔘 McDonald’s, Taco Bell( Yum! Brands), Chipotle, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Burger King
🔘 Walmart, Sam's Club, Kroger, SYSCO, Aldi, Costco, Target, Whole Foods, Dollar General, & Casey's Foods. Amazon & Whole Foods are mostly supplied as well.
🔘 Plant Codes - Look closely at the small inkjet-printed traceability or production code right next to the expiration/enjoy-by date. If the code begins with TF or TFRB, it indicates production by Taylor Farms.
📝 Additional Info: Gotham Greens, Bright Farms and Little Leaf are all tested safe because they're greenhouse grown and have their own water filtration system.

07/15/2026

** UNHEALTHY WILDFIRE AIR INCOMING THURSDAY **

The strongest batch of surface wildfire smoke will come into the region Wednesday night into Thursday morning, spreading across the entire state on Thursday afternoon. The highest concentrations of smoke will be in northern Pennsylvania, with a bit less as you head farther south. Nevertheless, the recent model projections of the amount of smoke that will be in the region is highly concerning. At this moment, this does not look to be *as* bad as the smoke outbreak in 2023, but very unhealthy air will be present even if AQI levels do not reach 400+.

AREA A: AQI values are favored to exceed 200 if the densest smoke reaches the surface. Air quality could quickly become Very Unhealthy, and even healthy individuals may notice eye irritation, coughing, or difficulty breathing outdoors. Those with asthma, heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and anyone working outside should strongly consider limiting outdoor activities. Conditions may change rapidly depending on the exact location of the smoke plume.

AREA B: AQI values are favored to rise above 150. Sensitive groups are most likely to experience health effects, but prolonged outdoor activity may also affect healthy individuals. Consider reducing strenuous outdoor exercise, keeping windows closed when possible, and using air conditioning or air filtration if available.

AREA C: AQI values above 100 in some locations. Air quality is expected to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, meaning those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, children, and older adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Most healthy individuals can continue normal activities but may notice hazy skies or a smoky smell if concentrations increase. These areas may see the worst of the smoke settle Thursday night into Friday, when AQI levels may reach 150-200.

DISCLAIMER: This forecast will likely be refined as newer smoke guidance becomes available over the next 24 hours. Small shifts in wind direction or how efficiently the smoke mixes down to the surface could result in significant changes to local air quality. If you have plans to spend extended time outdoors on Thursday, especially in northern and central Pennsylvania, stay tuned for updates and be prepared to adjust those plans if air quality deteriorates further. At this moment, this does not appear likely to be as severe as the historic June 2023 smoke event, but air quality is still favored to reach very unhealthy levels across parts of the state.

07/09/2026

***PUBLIC ALERT***
We have received confirmation from the PA Game Commission of a stray cat in Ruffsdale that tested positive for rabies on 6/25/26. This cat did bite a dog and a human, who are both currently receiving treatment.

We would like to remind our clients and our community that rabies is a very real and present threat in our area, and urge you to update all your pets' and livestock's rabies vaccines ASAP.

Pennsylvania law requires all dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age to be current on their rabies vaccines. This includes barn cats, and stray cats that you may be feeding. Please check your paperwork for up-to-date rabies certificates to keep yourself legal. Remember, rabies can be spread to humans, and is fatal if contracted.

Please call our office if you have any questions about rabies, vaccines, rabies law, or want to schedule a vaccine appointment at 724-887-6820.

The more local animals that are vaccinated, the less the rabies virus will be able to spread in our community. Keep yourselves and our community safe!

07/08/2026

07/06/2026

🚨 FREE DIAPERS FOR 200 FAMILIES 🚨

We are partnering with Giant Eagle for a July Mobile Diaper Distribution!

Registration is now OPEN ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mobile-diaper-distribution-tickets-1990791775792?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍼 Up to a month's supply of diapers
📅 July 27
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 YWCA of Greater Pgh, 6907 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Diapers are a basic need, but they aren't covered by SNAP or WIC. No parent should have to choose between diapers and groceries.

Know a family who could benefit? Tag them below or share this post to help us reach more parents. 💙

06/28/2026

⚠️ EXTREME HEAT WATCH ISSUED FOR PARTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening as a prolonged and potentially dangerous stretch of heat and humidity is expected to impact eastern Pennsylvania heading into the Independence Day holiday.

Heat index values may reach 105 to 108 degrees across much of eastern Pennsylvania, with the Philadelphia metro area potentially experiencing heat index values up to 110 degrees during the hottest part of the afternoon. Even the higher elevations of the Poconos may experience heat indices approaching 100 degrees.

This event is especially concerning because temperatures will remain very warm overnight, with lows only falling into the low to mid 70s, while urban areas may struggle to drop below the upper 70s. The lack of overnight relief, combined with several consecutive days of near record-breaking heat, will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Pennsylvania counties included in the watch are Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties.

If you must be outdoors, drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and those without access to air conditioning. Never leave children or pets in vehicles, as temperatures inside a car can become deadly within minutes.