It's the Drive at 5 for Monday, January 22, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Tax Day will be here before we know it. Chris Pfanstiel, the founder of Axias Wealthy Advisors was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show talking about how to get ready to prepare your taxes. One of the things he says is that packing up your financial documents and taking them to your accountant isn't the only way to do things. He says there are many on-line and pieces of tax software that can handle even the most complex tax filings.

It's the Drive at 5 for Thursday, January 18, 2024. The stories driving the news every day at 5. the Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceManster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Doctors have long seen the connection between those who drink, smoke or use drugs and a higher risk of cancer.  Yet, adult survivors of certain types of cancer are more likely to struggle with addiction.  Dr. Jessica Merlin, MD, PhD at UPMC is the co-author of a new study looking at these issues with collaboration from colleagues at Duke University. Merlin has experience treating cancer patients and those with substance use disorders. She talked about her important research on The Rick Dayton Show.

It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The stories driving headlines every day at 5. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh. 

Duquesne University raised the curtain on its brand new College of Medicine this morning. The first class of physicians will report to Pittsburgh this summer to start four years of medical school at Duquesne. Eighty-five students, many from Pennsylvania have been selected from more than 4,000 applicants. Gormley says the addition of a medical school is the largest investment for the University since it launched the Law School in 1911.

Seed & Harvest Ministries in North Versailles is looking for gently used clothes to help the homeless population of Pittsburgh.  Kenya Littrice joined The Rick Dayton Show to explain that they are looking appropriate articles of clothing "that you would wear" for adult men and women. They need coats, blankets, shoes, as well as hygiene items, mouthwash, and  toothpaste.  Littrice says items can be dropped off at the church in North Versailles or you can call (412) 664-4400 to make arrangements for the items to be picked up.

Brad Rhoads, CEO of GraceMarriage.com joins the Rick Dayton Show for his monthly marriage message.  Brad emphasizes that when it comes to being married, love is a verb. It is something you do. It needs to be active. He also says that many people go into a marriage thinking they are going to change the other person rather than concentrating on growing with the other person.

Suzie Cool joins the show for her weekly segment. This week's topic: tech.