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11/27/2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We wish each and every one of you and your families a very happy, safe, and awesome holiday!

11/24/2025

Washington County… meet another hidden gem with a big heart. ❤️✨

We stopped by Eventful Dates—a family-owned event venue right here in downtown Washington—and sat down with owner Erika Dates for an America Period interview you won’t see anywhere else.

If you’re from here, you already know the Adkins family. They’re good people. The kind of people who invest in their hometown, maintain beautiful properties, support small businesses, and help keep downtown moving forward. Our own, Matt, has known them since grade school—and nothing about that has changed.

Eventful Dates (formerly Venue 54) is the perfect spot if you’re planning:
🎉 Birthday parties
👶 Baby/Bridal showers
🎓 Graduation parties
🙏 Repass luncheons
🍽️ Family holiday dinners
✨ Any celebration for up to 100 guests

What we love most?

It’s intimate. Warm. Personal. A real home-style venue.

There’s a room for food service, a play area for kids (game-changer), plenty of space, and future plans to grow into the upper floor. Erika’s creating something special here—and doing it as a proud local small business owner.

And she’s hosting an OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, Nov. 29 from 2PM–7PM for Small Business Saturday. If you want to support local AND find the perfect place for your next event—this is your sign.

📍 Eventful Dates
54 W. Wheeling St., Washington, PA
📞 724-413-4400
📧 [email protected]

Know someone planning a party, shower, graduation, or family event in 2026? TAG THEM.

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to all the brave men and woman who served our great country protecting the freedoms some take for granted. WELCOME HOME! (apologies for our video only featuring the Army as we didn't have an opportunity to update it for ALL BRANCHES of our AMAZING MILITARY!!)

10/31/2025

What is going on in the Washington County Controller's office? Or, better yet, what isn't going on? Months behind in bills? Pending overdraft fees? A no show for work? Read it for yourself in the county's response to a 2024 audit of the Controller's office. This upcoming Tuesday (Nov 4), you have a choice between the incumbent Heather Sheatler or, newcomer and highly qualified, Pat Phillips for Washington County Controller. You decide.

10/28/2025

No spin. No scripts. No filters. …Just real talk, real people, and real America.

Our CEO and Network Host, Matt Staniszewski, aka Matt "Sweets" / the GUVNA, has been working on a huge film project over the past few months and we are happy to have him back! Get ready for exciting new episodes, new features, and far more. Out of the gate, we are covering a closely watched race in Washington County, PA, for County Controller, Erin Koper for District 2 for City of Pittsburgh Council, and featuring amazing small businesses, non-profits, and people that make America great.

Follow, Turn on Notifications for exclusive new releases, share with your friends, and, of course, please comment and share your thoughts. We love to hear from you. For those interested in consideration for an exclusive feature, please email [email protected] We THANK YOU for the amazing and continual support you have given us. Thank you again. God Bless!

09/10/2025

08/14/2025

Raided by 100+ Federal Agents: Jennifer Hess Exposes the Truth Behind The Credit for the Bust

“They called me a drug dealer… while I was saving lives.” 💥 – Jennifer Hess, Author

In 2018, more than 100 federal agents swarmed Jennifer Hess’s home and addiction treatment center in Western Pennsylvania. Overnight, she went from being a respected clinic director helping hundreds of people in opioid recovery… to being branded by the Department of Justice as a drug dealer running a pill mill.

But Jennifer says the official story is a lie — one that cost patients their lifeline, destroyed reputations, and exposed a disturbing truth about how far the government will go to make headlines. In her explosive new memoir, The Credit for the Bust, she pulls back the curtain on the raid, the smear campaign, and the relentless legal battle that followed… and she’s naming names.

In this America Period exclusive, Matt sits down with Jennifer for the first time to hear what really happened before, during, and after the raid. Her story will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the opioid crisis, government “justice,” and who the real criminals might be. Watch now — then grab the book on Amazon to get the full, unfiltered account.

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06/28/2025

Cocky’s Coop Grand Opening Draws Amazing Crowd—Amazing Food, Support, and That Canonsburg Energy

Rain couldn’t stop it, and neither could the OFFICIAL open. Cocky’s Coop made their official grand opening known today in downtown Canonsburg—and the crowd? Let’s just say if you didn’t swing by for a smash burger, hot-honey chicken sandwich or more yet, you might already be behind. The line kept coming, the grill kept sizzling, and even the clouds couldn't cool the energy. Eric Miller, Executive Chef, co-owner, Kevin Nelson, and the team kept it humble, but the turnout was anything but.

This wasn’t just about food (although the entire menu is next-level). This was about a hometown place doing it right—local folks making great food and offering something you can’t get from a drive-thru: a sense of community. The staff brings heart, hustle, family, and a few hard-earned second chances to the kitchen—no speeches needed, just good food made by good people.

And look—we noticed a few extra familiar faces in the crowd. Could be the rain… could be the Nate Mass food group cameo. Many foodies, of different types, are showing up! Either way, there’s still time to get there before closing of the grand opening. Snap a pic, tag a friend, and follow Cocky’s Coop for daily specials and new menu drops. And if you want to keep seeing local entrepreneurs get the shine they deserve, hit follow on America period too. We’re just getting started.

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