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The Heinz Endowments awards $4.4 million to child care programs Pittsburgh’s child care programs, which were hard hit by shutdowns during the pandemic, are getting a $4.4 million boost from The Heinz Endowments. “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how essential child care is to working families and employers, in addition to highlighting the fragility of the child care system,” said Dr. Philip Sirinides, director of Penn State Harrisburg’s Institute of State and Regional Affairs, which studied the issue. “Without assistance, the impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for months or possibly years as child care providers try to reopen, rebuild and traverse their new normal.” ....
TWO Warrington musicians have caught the eye – and ear – of a major record label as part of their auditions for Open Mic UK. As previously reported, George Young, from Old Hall, and Greg Dixon, from Orford, have entered the biggest online search for British artists which has this year gone virtual due to the pandemic. The latest round saw a video of their performance of Wayfaring Stranger aired to judges on Thursday. It instantly made an impression and the duo were picked out by a talent scout for Polydor Records – part of Universal Music Group – to proceed to the next round. ....