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August 20, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Most COVID-aid funded projects are stalled. Why?

Most COVID-aid funded projects are stalled. Why? Send thoughtful teens our way. We want to feature them on our podcast! Send ideas   Support us Pittsburgh has spent a quarter of its COVID relief funds as ne…

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August 18, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Local evictions rising to pre-pandemic levels

Local evictions rising to pre-pandemic levels Do you know a thoughtful teen? Let them know about our podcast! Send ideas   Support us Eviction filings surge as COVID rent relief ends READ The McKee…

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August 16, 2022 at 11:14 AM

The 'interrupters' of McKeesport

The 'interrupters' of McKeesport The crew that treats gun violence as a disease. Send ideas   Support us A new crew of ‘interrupters’ aims to curb the violence in McKeesport READ Wit…

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August 13, 2022 at 11:15 AM

'A different type of strength and selflessness.'

'A different type of strength and selflessness.' Read the stories of Pittsburgh-area youth with disabilities. Send ideas   Support us How Pittsburgh-area youth with disabilities are navigating school, frien…

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August 11, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Could your property tax bill get slashed?

Could your property tax bill get slashed? Hydrogen's place in the future of PA's carbon economy. Send ideas   Support us A lawsuit could lower thousands of tax bills and threaten Allegheny County’s ‘house of cards’ proper…

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August 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM

What could PPS do with an extra $11M?

What could PPS do with an extra $11M? A hydrogen hub future, explained. Send ideas   Support us Payments from Pittsburgh's ‘eds and meds’ would bring millions to PPS READ What could Pittsburgh Publ…

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August 6, 2022 at 11:14 AM

ACJ's next steps to transformation

ACJ's next steps to transformation What telehealth abortion options exist in PA? Send ideas   Support us Telehealth abortions could ‘offload’ Western PA surge in demand — if they were widely offered What te…

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August 4, 2022 at 11:15 AM

Pittsburgh officials seek ’21st century’ bridge plan with $1.5M contract

Pittsburgh officials seek ’21st century’ bridge plan with $1.5M contract Inside: Monkeypox prevention and Oakland's pending development plan. Send ideas   Support us Pittsburgh, monkeypox is in our backyard. Though the monkey…

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August 2, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Pitt's town-gown effect in Oakland

Pitt's town-gown effect in Oakland Who decides Oakland's future?  Send ideas   Support us Who gets to decide what the Oakland of tomorrow looks like? And what do community members think of Oakland’s ongoing development and exp…

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July 30, 2022 at 11:14 AM

'Student loan debt still haunts me.'

'Student loan debt still haunts me.' Inside: Details on CMU's master plan. Send ideas   Support us Higher education spun my American Dream into a financial nightmare READ …

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July 28, 2022 at 11:14 AM

‘Even in our numbness, we still have this hope’

‘Even in our numbness, we still have this hope’ Inside how the Dobbs decision is impacting mental health. Send ideas   Support us Fear, numbness, joy: How the Dobbs decision is impacting mental health READ …

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July 26, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Officer X's quest for validation

Officer X's quest for validation Her journey involved an obscure law with broader protections. Send ideas   Support us The story about Officer X is a difficult one to process. It contains triggering topics and ongoing trauma. An…

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July 23, 2022 at 11:30 AM

From 'I don't know' to a teachable moment

From 'I don't know' to a teachable moment Inside: New PPS leader pledges equity, excellence. Send ideas   Support us Wayne Walters pledges focus on equity, efficiency and excellence as new PPS superintendent READ …

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July 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM

A 'frack out,' then questions about water safety

A 'frack out,' then questions about water safety Inside: Pittsburgh Council protects abortion rights. Send ideas   Support us PUBLICSOURCE IMPACT ALERT: Following PublicSource reporting, CMU drops its draft policy…

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July 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM

'A straight line' between our reporting and changed policy

'A straight line' between our reporting and changed policy Creating impact at local institutions. View this email in your browser Photo via Adobe Stock. (Photo illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) BREAKING: F…

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July 19, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Allegheny County was almost a reassessment pioneer

Allegheny County was almost a reassessment pioneer Inside: Wilkinsburg residents push for a land bank. Send ideas   Support us Before Allegheny County stopped reassessing, it was almost a pioneer READ …

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July 16, 2022 at 11:14 AM

'Dream job' to discrimination complaint

'Dream job' to discrimination complaint Inside: Pittsburgh City Council moves to protect abortion rights. Send ideas   Support us From a ‘dream job’ to a discrimination complaint Two employees are on light duty. O…

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July 14, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Local brewers seek LGBTQ-inclusive code of conduct

Local brewers seek LGBTQ-inclusive code of conduct Inside: Gainey separates from OnePGH fund. Send ideas   Support us ‘Disgusted’ following a festival fracas, brewers seek a code of conduct that taps into d…

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July 12, 2022 at 11:15 AM

The complicated reality of pregnancy and mental health

The complicated reality of pregnancy and mental health Inside: How to navigate increased construction & pedestrian peril. Send ideas   Support us How to travel safely as pedestrian deaths, construction spikes READ …

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July 9, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Is Allegheny County jail headed for dramatic change?

Is Allegheny County jail headed for dramatic change? Inside: CMU considers facial recognition tech for its campus police. Send ideas   Support us Allegheny County negotiating contract that could overhaul its jail READ …

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July 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Controversial facial recognition technology considered at CMU

Controversial facial recognition technology considered at CMU Inside: The complicated reality of a healthcare career in Pittsburgh and your Roe v. Wade story ahead.  Send ideas   Support us A draft CMU policy would allow …

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July 5, 2022 at 11:14 AM

PA’s involuntary treatment law gets a test run

PA’s involuntary treatment law gets a test run PA Republicans v. PA universities over fetal tissue research. Send ideas   Support us Five PA counties to pilot assisted outpatient treatment for mental hea…

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July 2, 2022 at 11:29 AM

New programs are taking on learning loss

New programs are taking on learning loss Equity campaign asks businesses to pay up. Send ideas   Support us Thank you to our members for helping to sustain community-powered journalism. We’re so gr…

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June 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM

⌛ LAST DAY — Your help is needed.

⌛ LAST DAY — Your help is needed. Keep great reporting available for your neighbors. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, I won’t mince words: We’re down to the wire, and we need your help to meet our goal.   …

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June 30, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Progressive judge vs. Pittsburgh’s law and order

Progressive judge vs. Pittsburgh’s law and order Inside: Student leaders, professors react to Roe reversal Send ideas   Support us We’re down to the wire, and we need your help. Today’s the final d…

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June 29, 2022 at 9:59 AM

TODAY ONLY: 20% off memberships!

TODAY ONLY: 20% off memberships! 🎁 Support top-notch reporting & get top-notch benefits! View this email in your browser Make a gift before midnight to get 20% off! Dear Reader, As an independent no…

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June 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM

A police review board with no members & little jurisdiction.

A police review board with no members & little jurisdiction. Inside: Mental health recovery, mounting concerns in the wake of Roe's reversal and more. Send ideas   Support us Here’s the truth: …

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June 27, 2022 at 10:59 AM

One Day. One Cause. Many Selves.

One Day. One Cause. Many Selves. Support bold gender & identity reporting. View this email in your browser Today’s the day. Give now to preserve our bold, timely, critically needed reporting on gender and identity.…

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June 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Tomorrow's special: join us for a first.

Tomorrow's special: join us for a first. Support bold gender & identity reporting. View this email in your browser Make room for bold new reporting: join us tomorrow as we raise support for gender and identity covera…

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June 25, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Pittsburgh reacts to Roe reversal

Pittsburgh reacts to Roe reversal Abortion remains legal in PA but has become a campaign issue. Send ideas   Support us Dobbs decision nixing Roe spurs protests in Pittsburgh Hundr…

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June 24, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Roe v. Wade struck down

Roe v. Wade struck down Contact PublicSource with questions and ideas. Send ideas   Support us A ruling for the ages. One that will likely not be reversed for years. The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade — the 1973 land…

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June 24, 2022 at 12:59 PM

We can’t do this without your support.

We can’t do this without your support. ⏳ 6 days left to help us reach our goal! View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Community means everything to PublicSource. We aim for our journalism to inform established c…

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June 23, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Would you rather cross an Oakland street or a Pittsburgh bridge?

Would you rather cross an Oakland street or a Pittsburgh bridge? Inside: What will COVID summer #3 bring? Send ideas   Support us We’re so grateful to the readers who have made a gift to support our 10th anni…

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June 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM

One Pittsburgh man vs. a trash heap. Who wins?

One Pittsburgh man vs. a trash heap. Who wins? Inside: Oakland’s 10-year plan gets the green light. Send ideas   Support us Have you seen the special thank-you gift we’re offering for this campaign? When you …

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June 18, 2022 at 11:29 AM

'...Doctors have been killed.'

'...Doctors have been killed.' A local psychiatrist who aided safe abortions in the ’60s reflects. Send ideas   Support us When Pittsburghers wonder, “How do I know if my neighbors are struggling?” or “How wi…

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June 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Thoughts on serving as a ‘nerve cell’ for democracy.

Thoughts on serving as a ‘nerve cell’ for democracy. Thanks for helping to make my reporting possible. View this email in your browser Rich Lord conducting an interview with Mayor Bill Peduto and former PublicSource reporter Juliett…

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June 16, 2022 at 11:14 AM

No pact between Pittsburgh schools & police

No pact between Pittsburgh schools & police You support. We report. Please give today. Send ideas   Support us Our journalism is free to read, but expensive to produce. Less than 10% of the people who get…

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June 14, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Should healthcare giants chip in on Pittsburgh’s budget?

Should healthcare giants chip in on Pittsburgh’s budget? Inside: Celebrate 10 years with PublicSource! Send ideas   Support us 10 years down. A mission's lifetime to go. For 10 years, we’ve told the region’s …

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June 13, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Help us celebrate 10 years of PublicSource!

Help us celebrate 10 years of PublicSource! Let’s start our next decade strong. View this email in your browser Dear Reader, Pittsburgh has changed a lot over the last 10 years, and so has PublicSource. We’ve grown fro…

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June 11, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Young generations could shape a post-Roe America. How?

Young generations could shape a post-Roe America. How? Inside: A teacher pens a letter for the Black youth she loves. Send ideas   Support us Why a Roe reversal would make a major mark on U.S. civil righ…

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June 9, 2022 at 2:47 PM

What happens if the PA telehealth waiver expires?

What happens if the PA telehealth waiver expires? Continued effects of the pandemic: heightened mental health needs and  shelter shortage in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us PA eased telehealth …

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June 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Looking back — and forward — on the Fern Hollow Bridge

Looking back — and forward — on the Fern Hollow Bridge Should tax-exempt universities pay Pittsburgh? Send ideas   Support us The Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed four months ago. What's next? READ …

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June 4, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Libraries get new influx of funds for 'transformative' changes

Libraries get new influx of funds for 'transformative' changes Inside: Why 4 Pittsburgh women wrote a book about how to say no. Send ideas   Support us Libraries in distressed areas to get new funds for ‘transformative…

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June 2, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Gainey’s bridge plan faces more hurdles.

Gainey’s bridge plan faces more hurdles. Inside: Tough choices on taxes, community storytelling and a Pittsburgh police shake-up. Send ideas   Support us Gainey's bridge plan may have to span gaps in Pittsburgh's newest dep…

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May 31, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Here’s how a Homewood woman beat the tax collector.

Here’s how a Homewood woman beat the tax collector. Inside: Frozen, declining property assessments create few options for local towns Send ideas   Support us Homeowners don’t often beat the tax collector. A Homewood woman w…

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May 28, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Most Pittsburgh trees shade wealthy, white neighborhoods. Why?

Most Pittsburgh trees shade wealthy, white neighborhoods. Why? Inside: A Turtle Creek woman considers what the neighborhood taught her. Send ideas   Support us Not so long ago, experts considered Pittsburgh's urban tree can…

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May 26, 2022 at 11:14 AM

First Person: Ten Years in Turtle Creek where I learned about community-making.

First Person: Ten Years in Turtle Creek where I learned about community-making. Inside: Pittsburgh's tree equity and Pittsburgh police audit recommendations.  Send ideas   Support us “I wasn’t sure 10 years would find me st…

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May 24, 2022 at 11:14 AM

East Liberty home appraisal sparks discrimination complaint

East Liberty home appraisal sparks discrimination complaint Inside: Four groups want a say on the future of PPS. Meet them. Send ideas   Support us A Black woman selling her East Liberty home made an experiment of her apprais…

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May 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Queer parenthood in the spotlight

Queer parenthood in the spotlight Inside: Share your stories of love and loss in COVID. Send ideas   Support us Queer parenting convening will explore gender and parenting through art, community building READ …

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