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Noah and Steve

By: Teresa Dietrich Music production has become an increasingly salient aspect of modern life: the popularity of music platforms and ease of streaming has ensured

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Looking Back: Sean

By: Teresa Dietrich Sean Nolan is comfortable on camera. During his interview he maintains eye contact with the questioner, doesn’t fumble his answers, and speaks

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What a Reunion!

Back in February 2017, something special began. For the first time, David, a newly diagnosed teen, got to meet his Connecting Champions role model Cam

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Let’s Go Pens!

Meet Lance – a 20-year-old Pittsburgh sports fan, born and raised. However, his favorite Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t a couple of players on the ice…they’re Pittsburgh

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