Route 51 makes me fear for my life

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🚘 For many South Hills residents, Route 51 is a vital — but sometimes deadly — connection to the the rest of the world. Avishek Acharya writes in a first-person essay about his dreams of one day walking a fully pedestrian-friendly Clairton Boulevard.

🏥 Allegheny County has seen a stark rise in Black overdose deaths since 2020, even as deaths for white residents have plateaued. In response, the DHS is attempting to make treatment more accessible through its Connect Protect Recover campaign.

🧑‍🎓 Each year, would-be college students turn to full-time employment or other prospects before the semester starts. We looked at the financial pressures, family needs and logistical challenges behind the "college melt."

Now, catch up on the local news you may have missed this week ⬇️

Until I can walk a pedestrian-friendly Route 51, I fear for my life

County overdose campaign seeks to offset stark disparities in local opioid deaths

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Appalachia’s young voters could impact the 2024 election

Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’

Connecting dots: Pitt health expert explores intersection of climate change and COVID-19

ICYMI FROM LAST WEEK

Allegheny County tries to contain the threat of West Nile Virus by spraying insecticide around mosquito nesting sites. Some ecologists worry about its impact on the local ecosystem.
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