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We’ve got great news to share. We exceeded our fundraising goal! Over the course of the last month, more than 100 people stepped up to support our nonprofit newsroom. Between the generosity of match pool donors and readers, we raised an incredible $41,000. Every dollar of these funds will help provide journalism that matters — without paywalls — that everyone in our region can use. All of this is possible because of everyone who has supported us with a gift, and we are deeply grateful.

THIS WEEK’S STORIES

Death of Haitian immigrant following ICE custody ruled a homicide — The Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner found that Daphy Michel died from hypothermia due to “the actions of another individual,” but did not allege criminality.

Meet five new members of the Pittsburgh’s Public Source team — The nonprofit newsroom covering Southwestern Pennsylvania brings back a veteran reporter and hires new team members with experience in New York, Florida, Arkansas and Washington, D.C.

Golf course in Schenley Park aims for the green financially as neighborhood seeks input — First Tee-Pittsburgh had pinned some of its hopes on the driving range and golf cart rentals. Cart revenue would largely depend on the rental fee and how many rounds of golf are played annually.

Advocates call for county intervention as developer touts improvements to Springdale data center — Six months after a contentious vote to greenlight a major data center in a small river town, developers are looking to win over critics through public engagement. Advocates want Allegheny County to step up where they feel the borough fell short.

Two years after Gaza encampment, expelled Pitt student awaits his day in court — Muhammad Ali’s lawyer has argued in court filings that the charges are motivated by unlawful discrimination based on Ali’s race, religion and “the exercise of his constitutional rights including his outspoken advocacy for the liberation of Palestine.”

Pa. rape crisis centers: We are not a budget line item — Advocates hope to more than double it with an additional $12.5 million.

Guest commentary: One year in, Nippon’s purchase of U.S. Steel has changed much — but not the Mon Valley — “Unchanged, so far, is the region’s failure across so many levels to address the economic collapse of the communities of the Mon Valley. Now four decades since the contraction of the regional steel industry, these communities have seen minimal redevelopment.”

U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works — The upgrades will implement new technology that the company says will reduce its emissions and produce a “cleaner, more efficient production process.”

Advocates make final push to influence Allegheny County’s climate plan — Advocates are pushing for stronger policies just before the county finalizes its climate plan. Residents have one more chance to make their voices heard.

IN OTHER NEWS

→ Harrisburg officials take action on 'Forever chemicals' and IVF access, balk on cannabis oversight (WESA)

→ Pittsburgh officials searching for time capsule placed in City-County Building in 1916 (TribLIVE)

→ A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger (AP)

TODAY IN HISTORY  📅

55 years ago, 1971: The New York Times began publishing excerpts of the Pentagon Papers, a top secret study of America’s involvement in Vietnam since 1945 that had been leaked to the paper by military analyst Daniel Ellsberg. (AP)

86 years ago, 1940: German soldiers began the occupation of Paris. (New York Times)

117 years ago 1909: A swarm of bees overtook a streetcar on Western Avenue, forcing passengers and crew to abandon the vehicle. (Post-Gazette)

LOCAL EVENTS

🇲🇽 Mexican War Streets yard sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today | North Side | Free to browse

🌉 Andy Warhol Bridge 100th Birthday Bash 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 | Downtown and North Shore | Free

🎨 Three Rivers Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday | Arts Landing, Downtown | Free

😂 DVE Comedy Festival 8 p.m. June 27 | Byham Theater, Downtown

🚲 Open Streets June 28 | Downtown and South Side | Free

Thank you to those who became supporters of Public Source’s journalism for June 1-8: Andrew, Armin, Barbara Ma., Barbara Mu., Barbara R., Bill, Brian, Cara, Christine, Emily, Gabrielle, James, Jennifer, Jessica C., Jessica O., Jessie, Karen, Kathy, Larry, Lauren, Lisa, Maria, Peter, Richard, Roger, Ruth, Ryan, Sharon and Teresa. Join them by giving today.

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