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Why does PublicSource cover what it covers?
We get this question a lot, so we’d like to explain what elements and values we pursue when deciding what to cover.
When you look at it holistically, our journalism has two common themes:
One is accountability: We ask tough questions on your behalf and seek to share what we learn in a way that empowers the public to act however they see fit.
The second is a focus on community: You hear from people in our reported stories and first-person essays who don’t always get asked to share their perspectives and experiences.
We inform, explain, amplify and, when appropriate, we hold feet to the fire.
Our approach stems from the belief that you deserve to know how your taxpayer money is being spent, how public schools are performing, and what is in the water you drink and the air you breathe. Just as important is our duty to break down echo chambers, so you can hear how fellow Pittsburghers are experiencing life here.
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