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In a first-person essay, Evon Walters, the Community College of Allegheny County’s vice president of strategic initiatives and community engagement, shares how he moved from Jamaica to Massachusetts as a teen at his parent’s urging. He was in a state of shock until a professor guided him toward grad school. Now he works at CCAC, with many partners, to create moments like that for young people around Pittsburgh.

Also, this week, PublicSource shared a handful of stories about the planned $740-million Esplanade project in Pittsburgh's Chateau neighborhood, which would include housing, retail and other attractions such as a Ferris Wheel.

The project has prompted strife among residents in the nearby, majority-Black Manchester neighborhood. It was cleared on Tuesday by the City Planning Commission, though each of the project's seven buildings will need unique approvals. Then, on Thursday, the Urban Redevelopment Authority approved two North Side neighborhoods as part of a Transit Revitalization Investment District, which stipulates that a certain percentage of new real estate tax revenue will be reinvested into the community.

Read these stories and more below. ⬇️

Sometimes teens don’t imagine success — unless we meet them where they are and show them a path
 

As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice
 

Manchester endorsements propel Esplanade approval
 
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From Nov. 13–24, don't miss Pittsburgh’s most vibrant celebration of independent cinema: Three Rivers Film Festival and Pittsburgh Shorts, presented by Film Pittsburgh. Enjoy filmmaker Q&As, after parties, red carpets, the Filmmaker Conference and plenty more surprises for movie lovers! Tickets and passes are available now at filmpittsburgh.org.

$10 million more for Downtown conversions, tax diversion for Esplanade approved by URA board
 

Gainey uses budget address to sum up first term as reelection campaign nears
 

When students’ stomachs grumble, teachers crowdsource for snack money
 

Family caregivers are unseen workers in Pittsburgh and across the country
 
Join us at The Lab @ Silver Eye on Nov. 20 at 6-7:30 pm for an open conversation about building narrative and intimacy within photojournalism. Together, we’ll look at how PublicSource photographers Quinn Glabicki and Steph Strasburg build access and incorporate artistic tools into journalism through unpacking some of their images for PublicSource. Suggested donation of $15.

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