Posts tagged: Kassidy Ravina

Conspiracy Theories

By Kassidy Ravina         Have you heard of conspiracy theories? They’ve become popular in our culture recently. The definition is, according to Wikipedia, “an explanation of an event or situation that invokes an unwarranted conspiracy, generally one involving an illegal or harmful act carried out by government...   Read More

The Power of Drumming

By Kassidy Ravina         Joe Ciarvella, a Mahanoy City native, is in the business of teaching people to connect, heal, learn, and celebrate by drumming. I got an overly fantastic opportunity to ask him about some of his work. Ciarvella currently lives in Pottsville but spends his...   Read More

Ice Cream! Top 5 Summer Stops

By Kassidy Ravina Looking for a great place to sit and enjoy some ice cream in the heat of summer with friends or family? Try these Top 5 Stops!   1. Heisler’s – Tamaqua, PA A fantastic place to sit and relax after a nice game of mini golf, with...   Read More

Bullying is Whack, Help Prevent It

By Kassidy Ravina Bullying doesn’t just happen in school. It’s everywhere, and in many forms such as excluding, threats, rumors, intimidation, and physical actions. Bullying uses dominance over people perceived to be weak. It is based on hurting a victim. Aggression and repetitive actions play a key role. Why do...   Read More

Easter Recipe

By Kassidy Ravina         My dad shared an Italian Easter Meat Pie recipe with me. He’s made it every year for as long as I remember. It’s absolutely delicious. First, you’ll need: 4 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts 2 pounds of ricotta cheese 6 eggs 8 ounces of...   Read More

Top 5 Summer Activities

By Kassidy Ravina and Rhiannon Barkus         Are you tired of doing the same things every summer or not doing much at all? Here’s a list of new things to try this year! Take a camping trip. Whether it’s with family or friends, this can definitely make...   Read More

Volunteers Make a Visible Difference

Kassidy Ravina contributed to this article         MAHANOY CITY—Coal Cracker Kids’ new headquarters received a fresh coat of exterior paint in early September thanks to the hard work of many volunteers and a Fresh Paint Days grant from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The grant provided 20 gallons of...   Read More

Coal Cracker’s Summer Fun Guide

Top Six Family Friendly Activities   By Kassidy Ravina and Sara Dimmick         There are a lot of fun things to do in or around Schuylkill County, PA. Here are our picks of the best six activities to consider this summer while with friends or family. And...   Read More

Photography and Life Lessons

By Kassidy Ravina and Sara Dimmick         Photography is like telling a story with pictures. That’s what we learned in a “Smart Photos with Smart Phones” workshop on January 30 at the Teen Canteen with journalist Garry Pierre-Pierre, the Executive Director of the Community Reporting Alliance, which...   Read More

Code Enforcement Officer Bill Killian

Know Your Neighbors By Kassidy Ravina       There was a time when Mahanoy City was a nice looking, friendly little town. If you took a ride around Mahanoy City today, however, you’d see why having a code enforcement officer is very important to our community. Although many people...   Read More

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