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  PublicSource · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 11:29 AM

A breath of fresh air?

A breath of fresh air? How to know when pollution is harmful. Send ideas   Support us Is the air I’m breathing safe? How do I know the air quality where I live? READ Ord…
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October 2, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Dear voter: Tips to get in your congressperson's ear

Dear voter: Tips to get in your congressperson's ear End of ‘moratorium’ did not bring eviction surge in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us Dear voter: Here’s how to get your congressperson to actually hear you …
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September 30, 2021 at 11:14 AM

Pittsburgh Public's interim superintendent is...

Pittsburgh Public's interim superintendent is... News: County issues vaccine mandate to its employees. Send ideas   Support us Assistant Superintendent Wayne Walters to lead Pittsburgh Public Schools as interim superin…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 11:29 AM

See vaccinations by legislative district

See vaccinations by legislative district Seeking scholarships? Start here. Send ideas   Support us THANK YOU to all the readers who stepped up to help us reach our fundraising goal this past week. Through your ge…
  Mila Sanina, PublicSource · [email protected]
September 26, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Less than 1% of readers have donated to support our work.

Less than 1% of readers have donated to support our work. Our newsletter is free to read, but not to produce. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, It’s the last day of our mini-campaign to close our fundraising…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM

How powerful is the Jail Oversight Board?

How powerful is the Jail Oversight Board? Dementia care: What will government officials do? And, a free panel Oct. 8. Send ideas   Support us Our stories will always be available to the public for free, but great…
  Alyia Paulding, PublicSource · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 11:59 AM

WSJ. NYT. What about PGH?

WSJ. NYT. What about PGH? View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Big things are happening in our region all the time, from Grant Street to the alley behind your house. We’re proud to publish our free RoundUp newsl…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Considering student loans? Read this first.

Considering student loans? Read this first. Essay: How I went from a teenage reposter to a real world advocate Send ideas   Support us Our stories will always be available to the public for free, but great journa…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Jail board bans controversial training

Jail board bans controversial training Warden defended contract as crucial after referendum. Send ideas   Support us Our stories will always be available to the public for free, but great journalism takes resourc…
  Mila Sanina, PublicSource · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 9:59 AM

One week to fill a $5,000 budget gap.

One week to fill a $5,000 budget gap. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Over the last few months, our region has been through a lot. The pandemic is still with us on top of other crises. In Pittsburgh, we've …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 18, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Transparency on the Hill?

Transparency on the Hill? The closed-door process for community benefits. Send ideas   Support us Last chance to have your voice heard! Our short community news survey is designed to make PublicSource serve you b…
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September 16, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Mapping PGH COVID funds

Mapping PGH COVID funds Pittsburgh moms navigating racial tensions online. Send ideas   Support us We're grateful to many of you who have taken our community news survey. Our short survey is designed to make Publ…
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September 14, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The future is electric

The future is electric Can Port Authority cut emissions quickly enough? Send ideas   Support us We're grateful to many of you who have taken our community news survey. Our short survey is designed to make PublicS…
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September 11, 2021 at 11:29 AM

WATCH: One Pittsburgh family's new school routine

WATCH: One Pittsburgh family's new school routine Controller alarmed over COVID aid vote. Send ideas   Support us Dear reader: PublicSource has been working hard to bring you local journalism that tells stories f…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 11:30 AM

PPS in transition, again

PPS in transition, again Hamlet resigns amid ethics controversy. Send ideas   Support us Dear reader: PublicSource has been working hard to bring you local journalism that tells stories for a better Pittsburgh. A…
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September 8, 2021 at 12:59 PM

A message from The Dick Thornburgh Forum

A message from The Dick Thornburgh Forum Free virtual event with Senator Casey View this email in your browser Sponsored content The Thornburgh Family Lecture Series on Disability Law and Policy feature…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 11:29 AM

A city (not PGH) that inspects every rental

A city (not PGH) that inspects every rental Allentown's rental registry made progress while Pittsburgh's stumbled. Send ideas   Support us Unlike Pittsburgh, the state’s No. 3 city examin…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
September 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM

📚 Back to school in the city 🎒

📚 Back to school in the city 🎒 Plus, a look at growing concerns about domestic abuse. Send ideas   Support us Pittsburgh Public Schools' first day amid COVID concerns and protest READ …
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September 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM

PA unprepared for swell of Alzheimer's disease and dementia

PA unprepared for swell of Alzheimer's disease and dementia Much of the labor and cost falls on unpaid family caregivers. Send ideas   Support us "Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most elderly states, is unprepared for another …
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August 31, 2021 at 11:29 AM

'Court has an ableism problem'

'Court has an ableism problem' Reforming the justice system for autistic Pennsylvanians. Send ideas   Support us The PA justice system often fails autistic people. Can these activists and judges bring reform? READ …
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August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Unintentional negligence by the superintendent

Unintentional negligence by the superintendent Vaccine map by zip code — search yours. Send ideas   Support us Map: Find your Allegheny County ZIP code’s COVID vaccination rate EXPLORE …
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August 27, 2021 at 11:59 AM

You're invited: Story Behind the Story — Naomi Harris and Chris Hedlin

You're invited: Story Behind the Story — Naomi Harris and Chris Hedlin Join us for a chat with PublicSource reporters! View this email in your browser Join PublicSource reporters to hear the stories behind their recent …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 11:15 AM

Vaccinations for PPS staff, earlier start times for students

Vaccinations for PPS staff, earlier start times for students Dispute with a view: Condo division at Downtown's Gateway Towers. Send ideas   Support us Proof of vaccination for PPS staff, earlier start times for student…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 11:30 AM

4 Pittsburghers on food security

4 Pittsburghers on food security 'Like a family around a table.' Send ideas   Support us Fresh produce and bagged meals: Four Pittsburghers share how the pandemic has impacted their approach to food secu…
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August 21, 2021 at 12:25 PM

PPS starts Sept. 3, following parent outcry

PPS starts Sept. 3, following parent outcry COVID cases continue to rise in Allegheny County Send ideas   Support us With 'high' community spread, county officials urge vaccinations and plan for boosters READ …
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August 21, 2021 at 10:29 AM

PPS starts next Friday, following parent outcry

PPS starts next Friday, following parent outcry COVID cases continue to rise in Allegheny County Send ideas   Support us With 'high' community spread, county officials urge vaccinations and plan for boosters READ …
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August 20, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Who’s behind the wheel, and where are we going?

Who’s behind the wheel, and where are we going? We're working to answer urgent questions. View this email in your browser Protesters outside the Pittsburgh Public Schools administration building, following the announcement that the …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Trailblazing pediatric vision educator searches for a new home

Trailblazing pediatric vision educator searches for a new home Booster shot planning in Allegheny County underway. Send ideas   Support us A Pittsburgh expert in helping children with neurological blindness seeks new h…
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August 17, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Tenured professors overwhelmingly white in Pittsburgh region

Tenured professors overwhelmingly white in Pittsburgh region COVID 'high' transmission in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us Southwestern PA has 101 Black tenured professors; coveted positions are overwhelmingly…
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August 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM

2020 Census takeaways on race, age in Pittsburgh

2020 Census takeaways on race, age in Pittsburgh The eye therapy Prince Harry got is practiced here, too. Learn about it. Send ideas   Support us 2020 Census: Pittsburgh’s slight decline came with ‘massive’ demographic…
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August 12, 2021 at 11:14 AM

The rage against PPS is real.

The rage against PPS is real. Pediatric COVID concern, jobs impact & guide to rent relief. Send ideas   Support us Tensions mount as some Pittsburgh Public parents protest two-week delay and earlier school start ti…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 11:30 AM

💰 Earmarked for Pittsburgh 💰

💰 Earmarked for Pittsburgh 💰 The federal budget could bring an influx of cash for infrastructure and housing. Send ideas   Support us Casey and Doyle earmarks could pour millions into Pittsburgh projects READ …
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August 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM

347 housing code violations, 1 penalty fee collected

347 housing code violations, 1 penalty fee collected Tenant Cities series continues + Catch up on COVID-related news from the week. Send ideas   Support us Allegheny County’s health enforcers frequently inspected — but…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Exclusive: County employees sound alarm over return-to-office plan

Exclusive: County employees sound alarm over return-to-office plan 'Substantial' spread of COVID in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us ‘People don’t feel safe’: County employees sound alarm over return-to-office…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

IMPACT: PNC vows changes to 'completely unacceptable' conditions

IMPACT: PNC vows changes to 'completely unacceptable' conditions The pledge follows a housing investigation by PublicSource and WESA. Send ideas   Support us Last week, PublicSource and WESA published an investigation on the gr…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Allegheny County wants to cut jail capacity

Allegheny County wants to cut jail capacity As COVID cases rise, county workforce ordered back. Send ideas   Support us PublicSource reporters Charlie Wolfson and TyLisa C. Johnson are bringing you news from the county and city …
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July 29, 2021 at 11:15 AM

The role of a bereavement doula 🎧

The role of a bereavement doula 🎧 How right to repair legislation could affect consumers, small biz. Send ideas   Support us Death is a difficult topic, decidedly more so when it involves our littlest ones. This bereavement doul…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

In PNC's shadow, residents decry housing conditions

In PNC's shadow, residents decry housing conditions How the banking giant came to run troubled McKeesport housing. Send ideas   Support us Residents of Hi View Gardens were "tense; they're hurting," their tenant council leader said…
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July 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM

How is your school handling lessons on racism? Tell us.

How is your school handling lessons on racism? Tell us. Learn if you're eligible for water & sewer bill discounts. Send ideas   Support us Water bill got you underwater? You may be eligible for disco…
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July 22, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Culture wars in the sanctuary

Culture wars in the sanctuary Can political conflicts heal in Pittsburgh's churches? Send ideas   Support us Political conflicts escalate in the sanctuaries of Southwestern PA churches. Can they heal? …
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July 20, 2021 at 1:37 PM

PWSA looks past the crisis

PWSA looks past the crisis How much help do low-income customers get on water bills? Send ideas   Support us As water bills rise, PWSA ramps up efforts to help low-income customers READ …
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July 17, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Staying safe from the Delta variant

Staying safe from the Delta variant Vaccination credited for keeping cases low. Send ideas   Support us COVID Despite variant concerns, Allegheny County credits vaccination for keeping C…
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July 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Relief $$ plan gets green light despite pleas for pause

Relief $$ plan gets green light despite pleas for pause More COVID & development news, plus PublicSource reporter wins prestigious fellowship. Send ideas   Support us Congratulations to PublicSource reporter TyLisa C. Johnson f…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Pittsburgh cut overtime in 2020, wage gaps persisted

Pittsburgh cut overtime in 2020, wage gaps persisted Efforts to reach the unvaccinated are complicated by hesitancy, other barriers. Send ideas   Support us PUBLIC SALARIES Pittsburgh cut overtime in 2…
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July 10, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Worried about the Delta variant? Here's more info.

Worried about the Delta variant? Here's more info. Tell us how you think Pittsburgh should spend federal relief money. Send ideas   Support us How worried should Allegheny County residents be about the Delta variant? …
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July 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM

'Higher education & I are going through a break-up'

'Higher education & I are going through a break-up' Powerful essays on racial injustice in higher ed and tips on caring for aging loved ones. Send ideas   Support us Higher education and I are going through a break…
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Breaking down mental health barriers

Breaking down mental health barriers Local orgs stepping in to fill gaps in access. Send ideas   Support us Costs and wait times limit mental health access. These Pittsburgh groups are stepping up to help. READ …
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July 4, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Can affordable housing be permanent?

Can affordable housing be permanent? A conversation on land banks and community control through homeownership. Send ideas   Support us THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up to support our independent, not-for-profit journalism …
  PublicSource · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM

💲What state & county employees made in 2020

💲What state & county employees made in 2020 A data dive into public salaries, overtime, bonuses, wage gaps and more. Send ideas   Support us THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up to support our independent, not-for-profit j…
  Halle Stockton, PublicSource · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 11:59 AM

⏰ Only hours left — LAST CHANCE to double your support!

⏰ Only hours left — LAST CHANCE to double your support! Today’s the last day for matched gifts. View this email in your browser Make a MATCHED gift. Dear Reader, We’re just about at the end of the campai…