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July 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Allegheny Co. contract with People's Gas, what to know

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July 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM

'I don't want to die': Pittsburgh teachers share concerns

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July 25, 2020 at 10:29 AM

What do we have to lose by being universally accessible?

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July 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Lowest lead results in 20+ years in PGH

Lowest lead results in 20+ years in PGH Wait times for COVID test results in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us The lead levels in Pittsburgh’s water finally meet federal compliance READ STORY …

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July 21, 2020 at 10:29 AM

How fast has UPMC grown? 4 charts.

How fast has UPMC grown? 4 charts. Essay: 'It’s not easy being a Black man on the autism spectrum' Send ideas   Support us How fast has UPMC grown? The answer in four charts READ STORY …

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July 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM

407 ideas on sending PGH kids back to school

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July 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM

What does COVID school look like?

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July 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM

DA's office tried facial recognition technology

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July 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM

NEW: The ADA, 30 years later in Pittsburgh

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July 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM

A rent strike—and retaliation?

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July 9, 2020 at 10:29 AM

What's up with the parks tax?

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July 7, 2020 at 1:09 PM

Allegheny hotspot worries Gov. Wolf

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July 4, 2020 at 2:07 PM

A year in Allegheny County ends in homelessness for this couple

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July 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Opioid epidemic amid Covid-19 pandemic

Opioid epidemic amid Covid-19 pandemic COVID-19 is magnifying challenges for immigrant communities in Pittsburgh. Send ideas   Support us Thank you for helping PublicSource exceed our goal of building a community of 1,000 member…

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June 30, 2020 at 2:01 PM

‘The time for playing it safe and incrementally is over.‘

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June 27, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Allegheny's biggest COVID jump since April

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June 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

We're living through the unveiling

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June 25, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Will Columbus get the boot?

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June 23, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Rising Allegheny COVID cases

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June 21, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Will 1,000 Pittsburghers support PublicSource?

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June 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Remembering Antwon & Juneteenth

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June 18, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Breaking down the $115M PGH police budget

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June 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM

12 demands on policing, 1 week to commit

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June 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM

When police shoot, who investigates?

When police shoot, who investigates? A call to remove police from Pittsburgh Public Schools. Send ideas   Support us If you are looking for honest, inquiring, brave Pittsburgh journalism, PublicSource is here for you. Please …

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June 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Should police be in PGH schools?

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June 9, 2020 at 3:54 PM

‘The silence is what’s killing us.’

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June 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Calls for police reform & allyship in Pittsburgh

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June 4, 2020 at 4:47 PM

5 issues voters want addressed by November

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June 3, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Join us at 1 p.m. for virtual event

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June 2, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Perspectives of civil unrest in Pittsburgh

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May 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Allegheny County goes green June 5

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May 28, 2020 at 10:30 AM

99 people shaping regional recovery

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May 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM

How are the kids adapting? Listen.

How are the kids adapting? Listen. From the Source podcast Ep. 10 is here! Send ideas   Support us The counselor and teacher finding hope and growth in kids LISTEN TO EPISODE 10 …

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May 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM

8 stories of Pittsburgh's move to yellow

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May 21, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Local childcare providers will see $4M in federal funding

Local childcare providers will see $4M in federal funding A healthcare worker's plea to reform treatment of people with substance use & mental health disorders. Send ideas   Support us Here is the li…

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May 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Tip-baiting local Instacart workers

Tip-baiting local Instacart workers  76 COVID-19 cases reported since Allegheny moved to yellow phase. Send ideas   Support us Turned off by tip-baiting, the Pittsburgh-area Instacart worker went solo …

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May 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM

COVID-19 wins & losses for the environment

COVID-19 wins & losses for the environment  City cancels July 4 fireworks, races, won't open swimming pools. Send ideas   Support us Hi, there! It's Oliver, the health and the environment reporter for PublicSource. While mos…

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May 14, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Pittsburgh expects 25% decline in revenue

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May 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

How can businesses safely reopen? Local leaders weigh in.

How can businesses safely reopen? Local leaders weigh in. Episode 8 of From the Source podcast NEW today. Send ideas   Support us Pittsburgh-area leaders give safety guidance as region prepares for shif…

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May 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Allegheny County moves to yellow phase May 15

Allegheny County moves to yellow phase May 15 How youth are continuing therapy through telehealth. Send ideas   Support us Allegheny County, 12 others will move to yellow phase on May 15 READ STORY …

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May 7, 2020 at 9:58 PM

The voices of a community we all share

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May 7, 2020 at 10:31 AM

With time ticking on eviction bans, tenants are steeling themselves

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May 5, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Pittsburgh psychiatrist analyzes mental health toll of COVID-19

Pittsburgh psychiatrist analyzes mental health toll of COVID-19 Essential reporting, from crisis to recovery. Please support us today. Send ideas   Support us Today is #GiveBigPittsburgh and #GivingNewsDay! We're grateful to eve…

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May 5, 2020 at 10:29 AM

I've worked in news since 1996. Crises test newsrooms.

I've worked in news since 1996. Crises test newsrooms. Give Big Pittsburgh COVID-19 Response TODAY! View this email in your browser Crises transform newsrooms. The friction-heated process of producing accurate information…

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May 3, 2020 at 9:09 PM

On World Press Freedom Day journalism depends on you

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May 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM

24 counties reopening May 8, not Allegheny 🚥

24 counties reopening May 8, not Allegheny 🚥 A status update on construction projects around the city and the region's food distribution efforts. Send ideas   Support us Tomorrow, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. And PublicSou…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Are food needs being met? 'I would be a fool to say yes.'

Are food needs being met? 'I would be a fool to say yes.' Learning from Hong Kong's pandemic approach and Fox Chapel brings new sup amid COVID-19 Send ideas   Support us Local journalism has emerged as essential amid this pandem…

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April 28, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Listen: The East End postal worker with a calling to serve

Listen: The East End postal worker with a calling to serve Some outdoor businesses can reopen this Friday. Send ideas   Support us We, at PublicSource, have been listening to what keeps you up at night, what questions you have a…

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April 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Will you help me cover local government?

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April 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM

This week's COVID news: Fewer polling places, revised death counts

This week's COVID news: Fewer polling places, revised death counts Read coronavirus impact predictions from your local leaders. Send ideas   Support us Helping doesn’t have to hurt: Managing compassion …

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