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February 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Restraint chair use at Allegheny County Jail

Restraint chair use at Allegheny County Jail 'People wouldn’t believe that this restraint chair is being used in 2021...' Send ideas   Support us ‘It always escalated to the chair’: Allegheny County Jail used the restr…

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February 2, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Can housing aid work better?

Can housing aid work better? PA didn't get funds to many tenants in need. Send ideas   Support us Tenant Cities: Rent relief didn’t get to those who needed it. Will PA get it right the second time? READ THE STORY …

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January 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM

At risk for radicalization?

At risk for radicalization? We sought advice from experts on how to engage with a radicalized person. Send ideas   Support us You, our readers, gave us so much to be grateful for in 2020. With your support, we published hundr…

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January 28, 2021 at 12:00 PM

PPS again delays student return to school

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January 26, 2021 at 12:30 PM

The toll of opioids in the pandemic

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January 23, 2021 at 12:29 PM

PGH students band together for mental health

PGH students band together for mental health Wolf nominates new health secretary. Send ideas   Support us Voice your struggles: Pittsburgh university students create spaces to talk about mental health during the pandem…

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January 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM

The Biden-Harris era begins

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January 19, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Hate in Pittsburgh

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January 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Tech's role in id'ing Capitol rioters

Tech's role in id'ing Capitol rioters Privacy and ethical concerns linger for facial recognition. Send ideas   Support us Facial recognition use spiked after the Capitol riot. Privacy advocates are leery. READ THE S…

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January 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM

COVID's college curriculum

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January 12, 2021 at 12:29 PM

A post-Roe Pittsburgh?

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January 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Jail board blindsided

Jail board blindsided PublicSource jail investigation prompts oversight board to request more medical records. Send ideas   Support us Mixed-up meds and long waits: How understaffing hurts medical treatment at the Alle…

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January 7, 2021 at 10:00 PM

In the aftermath of the Capitol chaos

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January 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Mixed-up meds & delays at the county jail

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January 5, 2021 at 12:44 PM

COVID-violating bars & restaurants

COVID-violating bars & restaurants State lawmakers call for eviction freeze. Send ideas   Support us Analysis shows which Allegheny County bars and restaurants have repeated COVID-19 violations READ THE STORY …

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January 2, 2021 at 12:44 PM

The pandemic left PGH animal shelters in 'uncharted territory'

The pandemic left PGH animal shelters in 'uncharted territory' Our staff reflects on the never-ending year that was 2020. Send ideas   Support us Caring for animals is a hands-on task. The pandemic has upended operatio…

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December 31, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Stricter COVID-19 restrictions to lapse Monday

Stricter COVID-19 restrictions to lapse Monday Nearly 10,000 vaccine doses administered in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us As we wave goodbye to the wretched 2020, we'd like to say thank you to people who appreciate …

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December 30, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Time’s almost up! Last chance to double your impact.

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December 29, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Top photos from 2020

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December 27, 2020 at 12:59 PM

The invisible part of every story

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December 26, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Stories from the pandemic's front lines

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December 22, 2020 at 12:44 PM

A photo journey through a year like no other

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December 20, 2020 at 12:59 PM

I'd (almost) given up on journalism.

I'd (almost) given up on journalism. PublicSource is different. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, My name is Jay Manning. I have been a visual storyteller and producer with PublicSource for about a year now. In the three or…

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December 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Which PGH businesses benefited from $1.5b in PPP loans?

Which PGH businesses benefited from $1.5b in PPP loans? Officials warn against holiday gatherings. Send ideas   Support us PPP poured more than $1.5 billion into Pittsburgh. Did it go to the businesses that needed it m…

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December 17, 2020 at 12:29 PM

PPS board rejects school tax hike

PPS board rejects school tax hike The legacy of a motivational storyteller and 'encourager.' Send ideas   Support us Pittsburgh Public passes 2021 budget without a tax increase. Here are 3 key takeaways. READ THE ST…

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December 15, 2020 at 12:30 PM

The checkered decade of Officer 1761

The checkered decade of Officer 1761 Pittsburgh healthcare workers among first vaccinated. Send ideas   Support us Did you know that Americans collectively owe $1.6 trillion in student debt? At PublicSource, we are looking to te…

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December 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Our top stories of 2020.

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December 12, 2020 at 12:29 PM

15 former ACJ health employees speak out

15 former ACJ health employees speak out Ban on indoor dining, other restrictions in effect. Send ideas   Support us Impossible workloads, ‘hostile’ management and unsafe medical practices: former ACJ medical employees…

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December 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Gov. Wolf tests positive as COVID deaths rise

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December 8, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Will the crisis team come?

Will the crisis team come? Officials alarmed by COVID hospital capacity. Send ideas   Support us Thanks to the incredible generosity of readers like you, we’re thrilled to say that we met our first NewsMatch fundraising goa…

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December 5, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Pittsburgh's record-shattering COVID cases

Pittsburgh's record-shattering COVID cases How a Pitt scientist is fighting "forever chemicals." Send ideas   Support us From all of us at PublicSource, we would like to say ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who supported us on Giving Tuesda…

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December 3, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Pittsburgh Muslims consider Trump's loss

Pittsburgh Muslims consider Trump's loss Some 300 city employees in quarantine. Send ideas   Support us Trauma and hope after 4 years of Trump: Pittsburgh-area Muslims hope for a better day from the next administration…

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December 1, 2020 at 1:40 PM

A poet speaks on racial justice

A poet speaks on racial justice Levine 'very concerned' about hospital capacity. Send ideas   Support us Show your support for PublicSource's coverage by making a gift today as part of Give Big Pittsburgh! Don't miss the ch…

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November 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Supporting Pittsburgh's possibilities.

Supporting Pittsburgh's possibilities. Show your support tomorrow! View this email in your browser Join us for Give Big Pittsburgh TOMORROW, December 1! Dear Reader, My name is Ted Anthony, and I’m one of the newest mem…

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November 28, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Next election will be less stressful...right?

Next election will be less stressful...right? Allegheny County reports record-high COVID cases in 48 hours Send ideas   Support us Election week was stressful in Pennsylvania. Will future elections look the same? RE…

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November 24, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Ambitious landlords and 'blighted' PGH homes

Ambitious landlords and 'blighted' PGH homes PA COVID tests top 11% positivity. Send ideas   Support us House hunters: How an anti-blight law has become a tool for ambitious landlords in Allegheny County READ THE ST…

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November 23, 2020 at 12:59 PM

My hope for Pittsburgh.

My hope for Pittsburgh. ...and maybe yours too? View this email in your browser 🍂Happy Thanksgiving from PublicSource! Please stay safe.🍂 Save the Date for Give Big Pittsburgh on Tuesday, December 1! Dea…

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November 21, 2020 at 1:20 PM

COVID worries Pitt library staff

COVID worries Pitt library staff Levine discusses vaccine plan. Send ideas   Support us Dear reader, Two months ago PublicSource launched a partnership with the nonprofit Open Campus to expand thoughtful reporting on higher edu…

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November 19, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Record cases bring stay-at-home advisory in Allegheny County

Record cases bring stay-at-home advisory in Allegheny County School is streaming. What about privacy? Send ideas   Support us Stay-at-home advisory announced as Allegheny County, state set new COVID case records SEE…

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November 17, 2020 at 12:29 PM

COVID increase 'beyond concerning'

COVID increase 'beyond concerning' Dear vice president-elect Kamala Harris. Send ideas   Support us What Kamala Harris winning means to these Pittsburgh-area Black and Brown girls READ THE STORY …

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November 15, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Nonprofit news is nimble.

Nonprofit news is nimble. Flexibility for our changing times. View this email in your browser During a pandemic, where do you record a story on local greenhouse gas emissions? It turns out, in a closet with a blanket over yo…

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November 14, 2020 at 12:30 PM

COVID surges in Allegheny County

COVID surges in Allegheny County Officials urge residents to avoid parties. Send ideas   Support us Allegheny County reports 378 new COVID cases, officials urge residents to avoid parties SEE THE LATEST …

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November 12, 2020 at 12:30 PM

How Allegheny County tipped PA for Biden

How Allegheny County tipped PA for Biden COVID cases again break state record. Send ideas   Support us How Allegheny County delivered Pennsylvania to Biden READ THE STORY …

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November 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Diversity in Pittsburgh power

Diversity in Pittsburgh power PHOTOS: Pittsburgh celebrates Biden's win. Send ideas   Support us All on board? Powerful Pittsburgh-area panels are more diverse, but progress is uneven READ THE UPDATES …

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November 8, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Real people's stories deserve real time.

Real people's stories deserve real time. Make a matched gift to support in-depth reporting. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, The pandemic changed almost everything. It didn’t distance PublicSource from its core mission: Pr…

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November 7, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Will PA decide? Biden's lead grows.

Will PA decide? Biden's lead grows. But some Allegheny County towns stick by Trump. Send ideas   Support us Election 2020: Biden’s lead over Trump grows in Pennsylvania READ THE UPDATES …

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November 5, 2020 at 12:29 PM

PA under the microscope

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November 4, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Election Day is behind us. Now what?

Election Day is behind us. Now what? Making sure every vote counts. Send ideas   Support us What did Election Day 2020 look like in Allegheny County? READ THE UPDATES Ma…

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November 3, 2020 at 12:15 PM

We endorse... voting.

We endorse... voting. Everything you need to stay informed. Send ideas   Support us Dear reader: This Election Day, PublicSource is bringing you the most important local updates on the presidential race — and context for what it m…

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November 1, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Starting TODAY, your support goes twice as far!

Starting TODAY, your support goes twice as far! Double your impact with NewsMatch! View this email in your browser Dear Reader,  Heading into the final months of 2020, we’re reflecting on what a year it has been. From the pandemic tha…

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