April 17, 2025 - McKeesport, PA
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich and local leaders today to kick off the first in a series of events across the Commonwealth to highlight efforts to develop age-friendly communities - all with the goal of encouraging more cities, towns and neighborhoods in the Commonwealth to ensure older Pennsylvanians have the services and support they need to thrive at every stage of life. "Older adults in Allegheny County and here in my hometown of McKeesport are the backbone of our communities. They are our family, friends, and neighbors who have made great contributions in our lives that benefit all of us," said Lt. Gov. Davis. "The organizers of age-friendly communities here in southwest Pennsylvania are making a positive impact, and I applaud their work and dedication as we welcome new faces to the table to expand these initiatives." INVITED SPEAKERSLt. Gov. Austin DavisSecretary of Aging Jason KavulichCongresswoman Summer LeeSenator Nick PisciottanoRich Fitzgerald, executive director, Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionMary Esther Van Shura, AARP executive council memberPaul Winkler, Southwest PA Partnership for Aging board memberDr. Megan Nagel, Penn State regional chancellorDr. Elizabeth Farmer, dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Social WorkLaura Poskin, executive director, Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh