Dear Reader,
Back in November, we set out with a goal to raise $50,000 from reader gifts, and midnight tonight marks the finish line. We’re so close to our goal, and your gift could put us over the top. Â
In the spirit of the New Year’s Eve countdown, here are 24 reasons for you to support PublicSource with a gift before we enter the new year.
24. Your one-time gift is TRIPLE-MATCHED, thanks to our generous match pool supporters!
23. Your new recurring gift is MATCHED 24x through that same generosity!
22. Our newsroom supports the next generation of journalists through hands-on, meaningful internships.
21. From lawsuits alleging neglect at county-contracted youth detention service providers, to the uneven placement of experienced teachers, to hazardous chemical emissions into the Ohio River Valley, our investigations reveal what would otherwise stay hidden.
20. In a region where our air and water can be a matter of concern, our climate and environment coverage keeps tabs on the latest developments.
19. The first-person essays and community storytelling we publish elevate the voices and lived experiences of your neighbors.
18. Our coverage of our region’s diverse communities, including Wilkinsburg and Beechview, showcases points of pride.Â
17. We produce special projects that enrich our region, including our email course for newcomers and old hands alike that digs into Pittsburgh’s hows and whys.
16. The impact of our reporting, from the individual to the system and policy level, is proven again and again.
15. Unlike many other news sources, our editorial approach considers how the fault lines of race, class, generation, geography and gender intersect in our stories.
14. From home-schooling to the Pittsburgh Public Schools budget, our coverage dives deep into the many facets of K-12 education in our region.
13. Our stories are fact-checked, because we believe that getting it right matters.
12. From updates on vaccine uptake and availability, to how firefighters became the go-to help line for 911 “high utilizers” to community responses to gun violence, our health coverage touches on issues that matter to everyone in our region.Â
11. Our public service guides fill practical knowledge gaps on everything from finding affordable housing to understanding air quality.Â
10. Higher education is a tentpole of our region’s economy and brings in thousands of students from all over the world. Our coverage sheds light on the ways these institutions affect the lives of the people who study at, work for, or share a city with them.
9. From redevelopment to the homelessness surge, our economic development coverage and weekly DevelopPGH newsletter are committed to tracking important developments.
8. Our stories hold local government accountable, increasing transparency and helping to preserve democracy at the local level.
7. We offer nuanced coverage of local events that considers history and trends, not what will make the flashiest headline.
6. We’ll be tracking the actions of our new Allegheny County Executive — and keeping a finger on the pulse of our region as we approach the 2024 national elections.
5. Our ongoing Board Explorer project provides unique insight into the role and makeup of our region’s unelected authorities.Â
4. We love to connect with our members in innovative ways, including member hikes, surprise benefits, and exclusive events.
3. As a PublicSource member, you’ll receive our exclusive member newsletter, containing sneak peeks, interesting details and off-the-record conversations with our staff.
2. Gifts are matched up to 24x! (Okay, we already said this one, but we feel like it bears repeating.)
1. Your gift of support helps keep all of our paywall-free coverage available for everyone in our region.
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We wish you — and our entire region — a happy, healthy 2024. No matter what it brings, with your help we’ll be there to keep you informed.
gratitude,
Halle Stockton
Executive Director, Editor-in-Chief
PublicSource
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