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June 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Nominate workforce leaders today

Nominate workforce leaders today Goodwill is seeking business champions, innovators and trailblazers. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Goodwill wants to know about the leaders building…
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June 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🌊 Staying cool at public pools

🌊 Staying cool at public pools Pittsburgh will use AI to process housing applications. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to a …
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June 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

SUCCESS! 🙏 We did it — thanks to you!

SUCCESS! 🙏 We did it — thanks to you! View this email in your browser Dear Reader, We’ve got great news: Generous readers like you stepped up to support our public-service journalism, and we exceeded our $10,000 campaign goal!…
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June 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM

PGH’s “poor” bridges still need work

PGH’s “poor” bridges still need work PPS board advances public hearings on closures  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

What I learned teaching in state prison

What I learned teaching in state prison UPMC staff push back against gender-affirming care cutbacks.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM

UPMC cutting more gender care services

UPMC cutting more gender care services Hormone, puberty blocker access ending for youth. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to …
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June 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh bus riders dread route cuts

Pittsburgh bus riders dread route cuts Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel is finalized.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🚨 FINAL HOURS for matched gifts 🚨

🚨 FINAL HOURS for matched gifts 🚨 Act now to support news you value. View this email in your browser How many PublicSource stories have informed, moved or motivated you this year? Our summer drive ends tonight, and this is your last chance …
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June 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Our search for Trump admin records

Our search for Trump admin records Thousands protested President Trump in downtown Pittsburgh.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🍷Trump tariffs shake PGH restaurants

🍷Trump tariffs shake PGH restaurants A Pittsburgh woman asks, what would my grandmas do? You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to …
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June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh reviewing rough North Side arrest

Pittsburgh reviewing rough North Side arrest Trump's tariffs are challenging Pittsburgh local restaurant owners.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
  Jamie Wiggan, PublicSource · [email protected]
June 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Why did PublicSource send a local journalist across the globe?

Why did PublicSource send a local journalist across the globe? 9,600 miles away, but still close to home. View this email in your browser PublicSource deputy editor Jamie Wiggan regards a jarrah tree in Western Australia. (Photo by Quinn…
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June 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

PRT's uphill drive for state aid

PRT's uphill drive for state aid Trump's legislation could cause layoffs for PA solar companies.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh leaders unite against Trump cuts

Pittsburgh leaders unite against Trump cuts Aging in isolation could be more dangerous in today's America. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in bro…
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June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Here’s what $25 can do.

Here’s what $25 can do. Big impacts for local journalism. View this email in your browser To be removed from fund…
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June 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM

What will happen to Gainey housing plans?

What will happen to Gainey housing plans? A master plan for the Hill District emerges.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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June 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

💰 Allegheny County government salaries

💰 Allegheny County government salaries A creative revival at Perry High drives school spirit.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
  Alyia Paulding, PublicSource · [email protected]
June 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM

👋 Hello, you’re one of our best readers

👋 Hello, you’re one of our best readers View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Yes, you! We’ve checked the stats, and you’re among our most engaged readers. We’re so glad that you’re finding value in PublicSource’s stories. That’s the…
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May 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Trump talks steel deal in the Mon Valley

Trump talks steel deal in the Mon Valley Tell us how the federal government is changing your summer plans. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in bro…
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May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

After-school providers see federal cuts

After-school providers see federal cuts Pittsburgh-area mine safety research will end due to federal rollbacks.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

7 civil rights lawsuits in 5 years

7 civil rights lawsuits in 5 years U.S. Steel to remain in Pittsburgh, according to Trump  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Documenting Alcoa's impact in Australia

Documenting Alcoa's impact in Australia Three Pittsburgh Public Schools may be spared from closure.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
  Halle Stockton, PublicSource · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Starting now, all gifts matched!

Starting now, all gifts matched! Your gift will be matched through June 17. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Today marks the start of our spring fundraising campaign — and two major supporters have stepped up to …
  Halle Stockton, PublicSource · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Support local news, times two

Support local news, times two Your gift will be matched through June 17. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Today marks the start of our spring fundraising campaign — and two major supporters have stepped up to hel…
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May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How O'Connor beat Gainey

How O'Connor beat Gainey Pittsburgh reporters investigated Alcoa in Australia.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend D…
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May 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Breaking: O'Connor wins Pittsburgh mayoral primary

Breaking: O'Connor wins Pittsburgh mayoral primary He will be the Democratic nominee in the Nov. 4 general election. You're not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | …
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May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh's mayoral election is today

Pittsburgh's mayoral election is today Pittsburgh-based Alcoa is threatening a rare Australian forest.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How will Pitt pay athletes $20 million?

How will Pitt pay athletes $20 million? A local gas driller says it’s ‘radically transparent.’ You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forwa…
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May 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Unhoused Pittsburghers lose shelter options

Unhoused Pittsburghers lose shelter options Trump cut AmeriCorps, gutting local community programs.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Allegheny Co. eyes new mental health process

Allegheny Co. eyes new mental health process Avoiding the post-graduation 'services cliff' for people with disabilities.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

9 ways Trump's budget could squeeze PGH

9 ways Trump's budget could squeeze PGH Take a poetic look at Pittsburgh’s three rivers. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to …
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May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How much are Pittsburgh teachers paid?

How much are Pittsburgh teachers paid? Nine ways Trump's budget plan would squeeze Pittsburgh.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Construction hinders Penn Ave. businesses

Construction hinders Penn Ave. businesses Coal town Homer City could pivot to natural gas, AI.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM

North Side zine launch + art night

North Side zine launch + art night Join us May 22 for stories, art and snacks. View this email in your browser Pittsburgh's North Side: The people, the places, the stories Join us on May 22 for PublicSource's zine launch + a…
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May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

A mother's hardest decision

A mother's hardest decision See report cards on the city’s and Pitt’s safety work on a deadly street. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser …
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May 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM

‘Cursed’ Oakland street sees 3 pedestrian deaths in two years (corrected)

‘Cursed’ Oakland street sees 3 pedestrian deaths in two years (corrected) Pittsburgh's mayoral candidates debated on Tuesday.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a fri…
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May 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM

"Cursed" Oakland street sees 3 pedestrian deaths this year

"Cursed" Oakland street sees 3 pedestrian deaths this year Pittsburgh's mayoral candidates debated on Tuesday.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Gainey & O’Connor cherry pick housing data

Gainey & O’Connor cherry pick housing data Sex workers in Pittsburgh seek support, decriminalization.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🤖 A ‘wacky journey’ to STEM diversity

🤖 A ‘wacky journey’ to STEM diversity Plus, city employee extra pay grows. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Want to see city employee pay? (You know you do.)

Want to see city employee pay? (You know you do.) Plus, Trump cuts to vaccinations and disease monitoring.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Even Trump voter fears stock shakeup

Even Trump voter fears stock shakeup Plus, advocates relieved by county climate planning changes.school board elections.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
  Leadership, PublicSource · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM

We’re challenging a secrecy ruling in court

We’re challenging a secrecy ruling in court Your right to know who is in uniform is at risk. View this email in your browser For more than a decade, PublicSource has been publishing salary data for Allegheny County employees…
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April 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburghers rally to protect academic freedom

Pittsburghers rally to protect academic freedom Plus, the loss of "third spaces" in East Liberty. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Fo…
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April 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Black kids in special ed suspended more in Pgh

Black kids in special ed suspended more in Pgh Plus, state board shelves ban on fracking near water, buildings.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM

A celebration of environmental justice

A celebration of environmental justice Andrea Viduarre presents at Phipps Conservatory. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Celebrate environmental justice with Women for a Healthy Enviro…
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April 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Pittsburgh pursues DEI; feds tighten grip

Pittsburgh pursues DEI; feds tighten grip Plus, PPS closures weigh heavy in school board elections.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

👑 Confessions of a ‘passenger princess’

👑 Confessions of a ‘passenger princess’ Plus, Pittsburgh mayoral race. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Will UPMC ever pay the city? Gainey & O'Connor want 💰

Will UPMC ever pay the city? Gainey & O'Connor want 💰 Plus, is tariff news changing your to-dos?  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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April 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Faith communities respond to changing ASL needs

Faith communities respond to changing ASL needs Plus, Black and Hispanic enrollment at Pitt, CMU drops after court ruling.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend…
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April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM

UPMC curbs on gender-affirming care draw protest

UPMC curbs on gender-affirming care draw protest Plus, a twentysomething’s drive to support dementia caregivers. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   View …