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April 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Latino churches offer support amid Trump

Latino churches offer support amid Trump Plus, Pitt researcher warns Medicaid cuts would hurt.  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]
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Just hours left: Help us raise $600 more

Just hours left: Help us raise $600 more Every donation makes a difference. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, When we set our spring fundraising goal of $7,000, we knew it was ambitious amid shaky economic times. …
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March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Exploring 'Teenie' Harris' photo archive

Exploring 'Teenie' Harris' photo archive Plus, An update on PRT funding. 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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March 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM

App helps interrupt cycle of shootings

App helps interrupt cycle of shootings Plus, PPS delays vote on school 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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March 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

App helps interrupt cycle of shootings

App helps interrupt cycle of shootings Plus, PPS delays vote on school 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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March 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🏙️ Gainey, O'Connor and developers

🏙️ Gainey, O'Connor and developers Plus, what veterans could lose.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend Donate   Send…
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March 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Why are members of our staff monthly donors?

Why are members of our staff monthly donors? View this email in your browser Every member of our staff plays a vital role in producing top-quality journalism — whether they’re gathering information firsthand, capturing powerful images, ensur…
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March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Summer Lee sees a 'failing democracy'

Summer Lee sees a 'failing democracy' Plus, PRT's potential drastic changes. 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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March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM

🌅 Support us before Sunshine Week ends

🌅 Support us before Sunshine Week ends View this email in your browser Sunshine Week reminds us that transparency matters at all levels of government and beyond. The week itself is almost over, but our work must continue i…
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March 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM

“Neighborhoods” YouTuber on why he left Pgh

“Neighborhoods” YouTuber on why he left Pgh Plus, Pa. bill to close gender earnings gap.  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]
March 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Did you know you’re one of our best readers?

Did you know 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. Tha…
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March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Conservatorship on trial

Conservatorship on trial Plus, PRT to float single largest service cut in decades.  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]
March 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM

☀️ Support truth this Sunshine Week

☀️ Support truth this Sunshine Week Investigate. Illuminate. Empower. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, It’s Sunshine Week — the perfect time to talk about why transparency matters. Public records and open gove…
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March 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How Pittsburgh could become a climate haven

How Pittsburgh could become a climate haven Plus, local universities react to federal changes. 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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March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Trump's impacts at Pitt, CMU, Duquesne and more

Trump's impacts at Pitt, CMU, Duquesne and more Plus, Gainey and UPMC disagree about account of proposed $125 million deal.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a frien…
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March 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM

For disabled kids, high school is destiny

For disabled kids, high school is destiny Early planning and job experience can shape their future.  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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March 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Autism reflects his strengths and challenges

Autism reflects his strengths and challenges Also, the only community bail fund in the region. 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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March 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh's only community bail fund

Pittsburgh's only community bail fund Also, PublicSource has trained more than 100 intern journalists.  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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March 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Debating mascots: Harm or heritage?

Debating mascots: Harm or heritage? Traci Sorell explores identity & justice on March 18. View this email in your browser Sponsored content “What happens when a mascot is seen as racist — but not b…
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March 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh's mayoral candidates: vital info

Pittsburgh's mayoral candidates: vital info Also, childcare workers are still scarce in Allegheny County.  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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March 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh is bracing for research job losses

Pittsburgh is bracing for research job losses Also, explore our Pittsburgh at Work series. 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 t…
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February 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Trump cuts threaten Pittsburgh researchers

Trump cuts threaten Pittsburgh researchers Plus, PPS Superintendent’s report endorses 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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February 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

New life in Bellevue, uncertain path ahead

New life in Bellevue, uncertain path ahead + Pittsburgh workforce gaps dampen green energy boom.  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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February 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM

DEI terms removed from some Pitt, CMU sites

DEI terms removed from some Pitt, CMU sites Some trades see diversity and inclusion as good business. 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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February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh hospital workers turn strikes into solutions

Pittsburgh hospital workers turn strikes into solutions Plus, what federal funding halts could mean for Pittsburgh nonprofits.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a fr…
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February 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Will Trump halt local labor gains?

Will Trump halt local labor gains? And a way for you to vent about how your work has changed.  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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February 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Fixing medical bills, questioning systems

Fixing medical bills, questioning systems ➕ Pgh's responses to homelessness & literacy gap. 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 | Forw…
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February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM

CNN’s Abby Phillip on today’s pressing issues.

CNN’s Abby Phillip on today’s pressing issues. Join us for a hard-hitting discussion on today's sociopolitical challenges at Chatham University. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Join th…
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February 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Could making reading fun help close literacy gaps in Pittsburgh?

Could making reading fun help close literacy gaps in Pittsburgh? Plus, Pittsburgh neighborhoods and why you love them.  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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February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM

CNN’s Abby Phillip on today’s pressing issues.

CNN’s Abby Phillip on today’s pressing issues. Join us for a hard-hitting discussion on today's sociopolitical challenges at Chatham University. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Join th…
  Halle Stockton, PublicSource · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The crisis persists—so does our reporting

The crisis persists—so does our reporting Covering homelessness with care and commitment. View this email in your browser Rocks cover the site of the former First Avenue and Boulevard of the Allies encampment, March 11, 2024, in dow…
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February 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

City and Downtown boosters find stoney solutions to encampment problems

City and Downtown boosters find stoney solutions to encampment problems Plus, a literary exile in Pittsburgh gives back to his adopted city.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | F…
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February 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM

Venezuela to Pittsburgh, a refugee writer is giving back

Venezuela to Pittsburgh, a refugee writer is giving back Plus, a look back at our week in journalism. 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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February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pa. PJM settlement may ease price hikes, green projects await grid

Pa. PJM settlement may ease price hikes, green projects await grid Plus, Pittsburgh protesters direct anger at U.S. Sen. John Fetterman.  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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February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Developmental disability diagnoses can be hard but also help

Developmental disability diagnoses can be hard but also help Plus, Pittsburgh is looking for feedback on its 2050 plan.  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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February 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Could community farms help heal our division?🥕

Could community farms help heal our division?🥕 Plus, local homeowner sues Allegheny County over failure to reassess. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   V…
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January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Local Trump impacts, zoning and a question for you

Local Trump impacts, zoning and a question for you Also, Pittsburgh’s potential first queer history landmark poised for review process.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forwar…
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January 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Trump refugee halt stops Pittsburgh arrivals

Trump refugee halt stops Pittsburgh arrivals Also, we want to hear from you!  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a friend Don…
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January 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

A miraculous transformation after a wrongful conviction.

A miraculous transformation after a wrongful conviction. Plus, new initiatives serve children who have lost a parent. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   …
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January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Allegheny County Jail's new approach to addiction medication

Allegheny County Jail's new approach to addiction medication Also, 24 places in the Pittsburgh area offering sensory-friendly events and activities.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in bro…
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January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Where might downtown Pittsburgh be heading? The numbers tell the story

Where might downtown Pittsburgh be heading? The numbers tell the story Also, how Pittsburgh reacted to Inauguration Day and MLK Day.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward t…
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January 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM

Pittsburgh parties and protests for Inauguration Day, MLK Day

Pittsburgh parties and protests for Inauguration Day, MLK Day Today, PublicSource dispatched reporters throughout the region to gather perspectives on how Pittsburghers grappled with this historic day. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,…
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January 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM

'Pittsburgh’s Most Wanted' graffiti writer opens up

'Pittsburgh’s Most Wanted' graffiti writer opens up Also, a look back at our week in journalism. 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 | For…
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January 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Meet the county health board’s 8 new members

Meet the county health board’s 8 new members Also, city planning commissioners warn that 'rushing' into inclusionary zoning could be a mistake.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser …
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January 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Black families shoulder dementia care burden in Pittsburgh

Black families shoulder dementia care burden in Pittsburgh Also, four ways Trump could bring changes for Pittsburgh residents.  Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a fr…
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January 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh's lower cost of living = Pursuing creative careers

Pittsburgh's lower cost of living = Pursuing creative careers Also, who gets to weigh in on neighborhood development? You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.   …
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January 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Pittsburgh community groups' power over development limited

Pittsburgh community groups' power over development limited Also, a massive thanks to those who helped us reach our end-of-year fundraising campaign goal.  You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate!   View in browser | Forward to a f…
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January 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Who speaks for Manchester? Two groups want a say.

Who speaks for Manchester? Two groups want a say. Also, the rebirth of an addiction recovery center in McKeesport that once struggled.  You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate!   View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM

What do Pittsburghers want to hear more about? Housing.

What do Pittsburghers want to hear more about? Housing. Also, President Joe Biden blocks the sale of U.S. Steel. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate!   View in browser | Forward to a friend …
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January 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Preserving Black residents' history in Sewickley

Preserving Black residents' history in Sewickley Also, a look back at PublicSource's EQT's Gas Play series.  You’re not a current PublicSource member. Click here to donate and your gift will be matched — one time gifts are doubled and new monthly gifts are matched x12!  …