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Springdale man Randy Cordova Flores was released from ICE detention last week, four months after he was detained during a traffic stop near his home.

Public Source spoke with him and his sister ([link removed]) about his arrest, his time in a federal immigration lockup and his ongoing fear for other immigrants who are still in detention.

✍️ Newsletter written by Charlie Wolfson ([link removed]) ,

Public Source local government reporter & newsletter editor


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Springdale man released from ICE detention center 4 months after traffic stop arrest ([link removed]) — Randy Cordova Flores is spending time with his kids but worries for those still detained in the federal facility where he spent four months.
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In this circle, Black fathers don’t have to carry it alone ([link removed]) — At a Kingsley Association meetup, men gather to talk about fatherhood, stress, relationships and the burdens they often face in silence.

Recipe for a perfect farmers market a work in progress ([link removed]) — It’s not just about the produce. Some farmers markets are increasingly selling community. For farmers, participation is not always an easy sell, and issues of standardization and resale are part of the landscape.

Pittsburgh-area farmers markets map ([link removed]) — Find locations and hours for markets across Allegheny County.

Walnut Capital eyes new apartments for Bakery Square expansion ([link removed]) — Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission heard developers’ plans to expand Bakery Square by constructing a 6-story residential building next to the tech hub.

CMU to give Pittsburgh $3 million over five years ([link removed]) — The university is the latest tax-exempt nonprofit to announce a contribution to the city.

AmeriCorps a year after the cuts: Organizations disrupted by cuts may yet emerge stronger ([link removed]) — How best to navigate the future of the program remains up for debate. For the communities served by AmeriCorps, and for the unique experience offered to service members, the stakes are high.

‘Dawn of the Dead’ fans pay tribute to Romero thriller before proposed Monroeville Mall demolition ([link removed]) — For perhaps the last time on location, zombie fans gathered for the annual fest celebrating George A. Romero’s horror classic “Dawn of the Dead.”
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Calming the ripples of Pittsburgh’s segregated swimming history ([link removed]) — The nation counts around 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths a year, and Black children are around three times more likely to drown than their white counterparts.
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Sponsored: She trusted her gut and called Clearview. That decision stopped a scam. ([link removed])


** IN OTHER NEWS
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→ Penn Township commissioners say ‘no’ to merging with Penn Borough ([link removed]) (TribLIVE)

→ Pa. bills would tie data center tax break to transparency, sustainability ([link removed]) (Pennsylvania Capital Star)

→ The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon ([link removed]) (NPR)


** TODAY IN HISTORY 📅
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Today is June 20.

30 years ago, 1996: The Public Utility Commission voted 3-2 to assign a new area code to the Pittsburgh region to avoid running out of phone numbers, signaling the eventual end of seven-digit dialing. (Post-Gazette)

32 years ago, 1994: Former NFL running back, broadcaster and actor O.J. Simpson arraigned on murder of Nicole Simpson & Ronald Goldman. (AP)

54 years ago, 1972: Three days after the arrest of the Watergate burglars, President Richard Nixon met at the White House with his chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman; the secretly made tape recording of this meeting ended up with a notorious 18 1/2-minute gap. (AP)


** LOCAL EVENTS
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🛻 Monster Jam ([link removed]) 5 p.m. Saturday | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore

🎼 Allegheny County free summer concerts ([link removed]) 7:30 p.m. Sunday | Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater | Yacht Rocket

🌉 Andy Warhol Bridge 100th Birthday Bash ([link removed]) 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 | Downtown and North Shore | Free

😂 DVE Comedy Festival ([link removed]) 8 p.m. June 27 | Byham Theater, Downtown

🚲 Open Streets ([link removed]) June 28 | Downtown and South Side | Free

👋 Thanks for reading today’s newsletter! I hope you feel more informed about Pittsburgh and your community. For any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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