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In Homewood, what’s missing and what endures often sit within blocks of each other. ([link removed]) After decades of disinvestment, the historic neighborhood could finally see renewal. The mayor’s office has launched a Main and Main initiative to supply loans, facade renovations, permitting improvements and more to support local business districts.

But how has Homewood sustained itself up to now?

This story first appeared in a Public Source neighborhood zine, a print project created to highlight the people, places and stories shaping Pittsburgh communities. Find a
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If you’ve ever thought about making your own zine, now is the time!Public Source and The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh ([link removed]) are together helping people of all ages create small, self-made booklets that explore the people, places and experiences around us.

✍️ Newsletter written byPenny De La Cruz. ([link removed])

Public Source audience producer.


** How Homewood is sustaining itself after decades of disinvestment ([link removed])
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Pittsburgh’s Public Source is partnering with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh to invite everyone tomake a zine. ([link removed]) Never made one before? No problem! The Children’s Museum, Public Source and other partners will be hosting workshops where you can learn how to fold, design and create your own. ([link removed])


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Pittsburgh groups teach AI skills, including when not to use them ([link removed]) — The push reflects growing concern that people without trusted guidance could be more vulnerable to scams, misinformation and widening inequities.

‘Let’s depoliticize it’: Government Review Commission recommends routine property assessments in Allegheny County ([link removed]) — After years of irregular and contentious property assessments, commission members on Wednesday voiced support for routine property reassessments in Allegheny County and the state.

Stowe residents came to fight a data center. Township officials say none is planned. ([link removed]) — A zoning change, social media posts and gaps in township communication helped fuel months of confusion over a large industrial site along the Ohio River.

Federal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Clairton plant ([link removed]) — The blast occurred after a gas valve being flushed with pressurized water ruptured, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.


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→ Energy costs are up again this summer; data centers are factors ([link removed])

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→ Red-Alert: Pittsburgh begins use of automated red-light cameras ([link removed]) (90.5 fm WESA)

→ UMWA calls for ‘immediate’ enforcement of silica rule as black lung hits new high in Pa., Appalachia ([link removed]) (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)


** TODAY IN HISTORY 📅
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Today is August 15.

57 years ago, on Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York; more than 460,000 people attended the three-day festival, which would become a watershed event in American music and culture. (AP)

969 years ago in 1057, Macbeth, King of Scots, was killed in battle by Malcolm, the eldest son of King Duncan, whom Macbeth had killed 17 years earlier.

In 2021, five years ago, the Taliban regained control of the Afghan capital of Kabul after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.

10 years ago, in 2016, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane was convicted of perjury, obstruction and other crimes. (Post-Gazette)

25 years ago in 2001, my younger brother Cross was born.


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🇮🇹 Little Italy Days ([link removed]) Aug. 13-16 | Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield

🪷 Vintage mixer night at Phipps ([link removed]) 5 p.m. Aug. 20 | Phipps Conservatory, Oakland

🚲 Pedal PGH ([link removed]) Aug. 30 | Allegheny Commons Park West, North Side

👋 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]?subject=&body=)
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