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The children of three families who abandoned their homes in EQT’s West Virginia heartland say the Pittsburgh-based gas giant contributed to a range of neurological and respiratory symptoms that could haunt their future ([link removed]) .
We break down the lawsuit and a recent visit with the families involved below.
And if you missed our EQT's Gas Play project, learn more about this case and the company's regional and global presence here ([link removed]) .
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** The children suing EQT are seeking compensation for illness, distress ([link removed])
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“I don't know what to expect from it exactly, like I'm 17 and I don't understand lawsuits,” Garret Hollabaugh said in a recent interview before the filing on Aug. 6. “Having the money to be able to support the medical bills would be the nicest thing.”
The teen has a connective tissue disorder and has been hospitalized multiple times in the last year for a collapsed lung.
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** Redefining our mission to deepen journalism and empathy for the Pittsburgh region ([link removed])
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** County government and local municipalities look to ease economic hardship that threatens the fabric of Main Street America ([link removed])
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** Watch: ICE in the Pittsburgh ([link removed]) region
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Get a different angle on our recent reporting with one of our most watched Instagram Reels ([link removed]) in July.
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** Sponsored: HackPGH, Pittsburgh's oldest makerspace, is all new! (Re)Discover us today. ([link removed])
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Public Source photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg has been nominated for Best Creative Photographer — Editorial in Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best of PGH” ([link removed]) awards.
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This Week:
* 📖 PulpFest ([link removed]) : This 50-year-old expo celebrates the mystery, adventure and science fiction books brought to us by so-called ‘pulp fiction.’ (Aug. 7-11 | DoubleTree hotel, Cranberry | Tickets start at $25, children under 15 are free).
* 🍺 Barrel & Flow Fest ([link removed]) : A nationally recognized festival celebrating Black-owned breweries and artists. More than 70 breweries and distilleries are on tap this year. (Aug. 9 | The Stacks at 3 Crossings, Strip District | $30 for admission, $75 ticket includes taster glass)
Later this month:
* 👩🍳 Restaurant Week ([link removed]) : Dozens of Pittsburgh restaurants are offering special, fixed-price menus in mid-August. (Aug. 11-17 | See website for restaurants | Reservation policies and prices vary)
* 🦜 Hummingbird Day ([link removed]) : Celebrate the world’s smallest bird with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Aug. 16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Powdermill Nature Center | Free)
Throughout August:
* 🏙️ RAD Summer Staycation ([link removed]) : Enjoy free admission to select Pittsburgh institutions using your Allegheny County Library card and a RADpass reservation.
Check out our local events calendar ([link removed]) to discover more events in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
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** Allegheny County residents can share thoughts on new climate action plan ([link removed])
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** AOT isn’t yet used in Pennsylvania, but here’s how it works elsewhere ([link removed])
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