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  Public Source · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Students are back. Hazing could follow.

Students are back. Hazing could follow. Alcoa faces major opposition in Australia. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌   …
  Public Source · [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM

PGH scramble to block child deportations

PGH scramble to block child deportations Also, will Pittsburgh cash in on the coming AI boom? ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌…
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pennsylvania's deadly jobs

Pennsylvania's deadly jobs Also: pro-Palestine group at Pitt can resume activities ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌   …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Acclaimed children’s authors come to Pittsburgh

Acclaimed children’s authors come to Pittsburgh Readers of all ages take on nature and magic, friendship and space travel. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Caution: Big imaginations ah…
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Echoes of 2008 Schenley High closure

Echoes of 2008 Schenley High closure A federal court ruled against throwing out undated ballots. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM

‘Superman isn’t showing up’ after storms

‘Superman isn’t showing up’ after storms A 1960s plan would’ve filled Panther Hollow with science labs. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM

📚 Arts & Lectures launches their 2025-26 season

📚 Arts & Lectures launches their 2025-26 season Authors, journalists and thinkers come to Pittsburgh. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Purchase your tickets and subscriptions today…
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Gardening in Wilkinsburg’s vacant lots

Gardening in Wilkinsburg’s vacant lots Also: PA schools slow to fix environmental hazards. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌   …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Black Pittsburghers more likely to face 302s

Black Pittsburghers more likely to face 302s Report finds PA schools contain environmental hazards. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

When gender-affirming care suddenly stops

When gender-affirming care suddenly stops Winnie’s Wagon brings STEAM — and volcanoes — to children without stable housing. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Involuntary care in PA, explained

Involuntary care in PA, explained Pittsburgh residents fear growing water bills. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Jail population grows 40% in 2 years

Jail population grows 40% in 2 years Clairton residents worry about air after plant explosion. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Deadly blast at Clairton U.S. Steel plant

Deadly blast at Clairton U.S. Steel plant Also: Pittsburgh considers new short-term rental regulations. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Live updates: explosion at Clairton Works

Live updates: explosion at Clairton Works One dead, dozens injured and two unaccounted for ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌   …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Life after being paralyzed by police

Life after being paralyzed by police Also: ICE raided two Emiliano's restaurants, arresting 16. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Children sue EQT

Children sue EQT The kids are sick; the lawsuit says it's linked to fracking. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌…
  Pittsburgh's Public Source · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Shining a light on local ICE activity

Shining a light on local ICE activity ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌ …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Carnegie’s Main Street grit

Carnegie’s Main Street grit Plus, it’s been a hot, wet Pittsburgh summer. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌    …
  Public Source · [email protected]
August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Area’s ‘most intense’ ICE raid yet

Area’s ‘most intense’ ICE raid yet An O’Hara teen uses food to bridge cultural divides. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM

‘ICE melts in the sunlight’

‘ICE melts in the sunlight’ Is Pittsburgh building a ‘cop city’?    ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Public and private students work together

Public and private students work together ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     …
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How a diagnosis led to a new business

How a diagnosis led to a new business Pittsburgh officials try to improve disaster response. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌ …
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Police watchdog: Gainey not transparent

Police watchdog: Gainey not transparent 11,000 people ran school bus stop signs in Pittsburgh last year. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     …
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

New CMU free speech fence built overnight

New CMU free speech fence built overnight Rape crisis centers say state budget could threaten supports. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…
  Public Source · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How SNAP cuts could hit PGH students

How SNAP cuts could hit PGH students Owners of messy properties could get bills under county proposal. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …
  Pittsburgh's Public Source · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh’s new bishop navigates change

Pittsburgh’s new bishop navigates change Trump visited Pittsburgh Tuesday to tout AI, gas investments. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh braces for Medicaid cuts

Pittsburgh braces for Medicaid cuts Who will defend patients ordered to get mental health care?  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🏙️ From Pittsburgh to L.A. and back

🏙️ From Pittsburgh to L.A. and back A local group assisting immigrants will get a new headquarters. 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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July 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Gene Walker's bet on PPS consolidation

Gene Walker's bet on PPS consolidation Will tariff threats put Pittsburgh development in a pickle?  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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July 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Pittsburgh confronts economic turmoil

Pittsburgh confronts economic turmoil Can renovations help the hospital inspired by 'The Pitt'?  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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July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Who oversees juvenile detention?

Who oversees juvenile detention? Tell us how Medicaid cuts could impact you and your family.  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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July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Trump EPA cuts cost Allegheny County 💰

Trump EPA cuts cost Allegheny County 💰 Hundreds protested UPMC Sunday over cuts to gender-affirming care.  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 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…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
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

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