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March 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Beechview foreclosures leave revitalization promises unmet

Beechview foreclosures leave revitalization promises unmet Gainey hits UPMC with more tax challenges You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a f…
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March 26, 2024 at 10:59 AM

A Pittsburgh paramedic made $300k in 2023 — 2x Gainey’s salary 💰

A Pittsburgh paramedic made $300k in 2023 — 2x Gainey’s salary 💰 Also, a Pa. bill would take most landlord-tenant complaint records out of the public eye. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possibl…
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March 23, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Could mental health changes be coming to Allegheny County Jail?

Could mental health changes be coming to Allegheny County Jail? Also, a first-person essay told by Susan Henderson about her brother Tommy, who has Down syndrome and has found purpose and joy through work. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join th…
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March 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

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March 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM

PPS approved suing the county to force a tax reassessment

PPS approved suing the county to force a tax reassessment Plus, Giant Eagle grocery store bagger Tommy and his sister, Susan, hope to show that more people with disabilities can flourish through work. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,0…
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March 19, 2024 at 10:59 AM

'Celebrations of life’ overtaking religious funerals in Pittsburgh

'Celebrations of life’ overtaking religious funerals in Pittsburgh Also, a local Republican faction is challenging 16,000 voter registrations with more on the way. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these storie…
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March 16, 2024 at 10:59 AM

He almost died from asthma. Now he leads a clean air group.

He almost died from asthma. Now he leads a clean air group. Also, pitch your own first-person essay to PublicSource. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser …
  Alyia Paulding, PublicSource · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM

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  Alyia Paulding, PublicSource · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM

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March 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM

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March 14, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Fracking waste in Westmoreland landfill causes concern

Fracking waste in Westmoreland landfill causes concern Also, how a loving cat caused a stir online about Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's stray release practices. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these sto…
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March 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

🐈 Kitty's release sparks online hissing, critiques of such methods

🐈 Kitty's release sparks online hissing, critiques of such methods Plus, a look at Allegheny County's smallest school district. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View …
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March 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures return to Carnegie Music Hall!

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures return to Carnegie Music Hall! Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures supports PublicSource. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Join us for Ten Evenings! Tickets on sal…
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March 9, 2024 at 11:59 AM

New guide dog gives Pittsburgh woman independence again 🦮

New guide dog gives Pittsburgh woman independence again 🦮 Also, in case you missed it, a look at the new environmental investigation PublicSource launched. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possib…
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March 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Unhealthy housing once met standards. County changes are ahead.

Unhealthy housing once met standards. County changes are ahead. Plus, Shadyside developer asks for a zoning change in Oakland. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View i…
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March 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

INVESTIGATION: EQT fracked a WV hollow. Four families fled.

INVESTIGATION: EQT fracked a WV hollow. Four families fled. Plus, a first-person essay from a Pitt professor who followed the Clairton Bears football team. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possib…
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March 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join PCWP for a free evening with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien

Join PCWP for a free evening with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics supports PublicSource. View this email in your browser Sponsored content About the…
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March 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM

🏈 Clairton Bears welcome Pitt prof as a cub

🏈 Clairton Bears welcome Pitt prof as a cub Plus, West End death spurs Pittsburgh co-response probe. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to a f…
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February 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM

🎵 Grab your headphones & listen to the tunes of our interns

🎵 Grab your headphones & listen to the tunes of our interns Plus, PA senior election officials are stepping down in the face of threats and scrutiny. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible…
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February 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM

INVESTIGATION: DoD pours billions into CMU research

INVESTIGATION: DoD pours billions into CMU research Plus, a look at our new higher education investigative series, Opening the Books. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible. …
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February 24, 2024 at 11:59 AM

PPS resuming minor criminal charges? Board votes next week.

PPS resuming minor criminal charges? Board votes next week. Plus, student debt forgiveness is coming to some PA borrowers. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in br…
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February 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Nominate now for Goodwill SWPA's Power of Work Awards

Nominate now for Goodwill SWPA's Power of Work Awards Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania supports PublicSource. View this email in your browser Sponsored content About the 2024 Power of Work Awards Wit…
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February 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Why did the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse? Ignored warnings.

Why did the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse? Ignored warnings. Plus, City Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take more time on the tiny houses proposal. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these sto…
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February 20, 2024 at 11:59 AM

‘Unfit’ housing or none at all: Dilemma of providers & unhoused

‘Unfit’ housing or none at all: Dilemma of providers & unhoused Plus, a first-person essay on Future Kings Mentoring, a program for young men. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible. …
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February 17, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Jail health care, use-of-force reviews hit a HIPAA wall

Jail health care, use-of-force reviews hit a HIPAA wall Plus, Pittsburgh's City Planning Commission will host a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing on the tiny houses proposal for homelessness. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,…
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February 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM

PublicSource impact: City Planning Commission to host hybrid hearing

PublicSource impact: City Planning Commission to host hybrid hearing Plus, a chart on who is running in Allegheny County elections in 2024. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible. …
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February 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Mon Valley may see millions for public health post-U.S. Steel lawsuit

Mon Valley may see millions for public health post-U.S. Steel lawsuit Plus, some Pittsburgh residents struggle to make ends meet now that federal student loan repayments have resumed. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who he…
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February 10, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Pittsburgh URA's old Downtown HQ may become affordable housing

Pittsburgh URA's old Downtown HQ may become affordable housing Plus, a look back at PublicSource's 2023 Lunar New Year coverage. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View…
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February 8, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Will Pittsburgh curb homelessness with tiny house villages?

Will Pittsburgh curb homelessness with tiny house villages? Plus, Spotlight PA writes about Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View …
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February 6, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Child custody and 'parental alienation' bill awaits PA House action

Child custody and 'parental alienation' bill awaits PA House action Plus, McKees Rocks advocates seek common ground for HUD grant. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  Vi…
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February 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join PCWP for an evening with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien

Join PCWP for an evening with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics supports PublicSource. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Soledad O'Br…
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February 3, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Exiled Bangladeshi writer in Pittsburgh champions free speech

Exiled Bangladeshi writer in Pittsburgh champions free speech Plus, property tax appeals erode local governments' budgets as assessment burden shifts. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible. …
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February 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM

As appeals mount, will Innamorato do a property tax reassessment?

As appeals mount, will Innamorato do a property tax reassessment? Plus, a nonprofit plans to bring a business accelerator Downtown to aid Black entrepreneurship. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories …
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January 30, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Adda closures prompt labor law questions. Here's the tea. ☕️

Adda closures prompt labor law questions. Here's the tea. ☕️ Plus, a look at how Black and low-income students are largely left out of Pittsburgh's gifted program. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these storie…
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January 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Chatham faculty signed union cards over beer with Gainey & Innamorato 🍻

Chatham faculty signed union cards over beer with Gainey & Innamorato 🍻 Plus, four Ukrainian women in Pittsburgh share their stories ahead of event series. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories po…
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January 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM

A small housing authority & hundreds of evictions

A small housing authority & hundreds of evictions Plus, tell PublicSource what you want to know for Election 2024. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browse…
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January 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM

A slight CCAC enrollment uptick after decade-long fall 📈

A slight CCAC enrollment uptick after decade-long fall 📈 Plus, how local community schools go beyond typical instruction. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in bro…
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January 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Last chance to catch the Red Dress!

Last chance to catch the Red Dress! The Frick Pittsburgh Museum and Gardens supports PublicSource. View this email in your browser Sponsored content Defy borders and transcend boundaries at The Frick Pitt…
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January 20, 2024 at 12:01 PM

He grew up poor & white. Now he studies poverty & segregation.

He grew up poor & white. Now he studies poverty & segregation. Plus, Sara Innamorato's administration is looking for a new county health director. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possibl…
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January 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM

WE DID IT! 🙏Thanks for helping us reach our goals!

WE DID IT! 🙏Thanks for helping us reach our goals! View this email in your browser Dear Reader, We’ve got great news: Generous readers like you stepped up to support our public-service journalism. We’re delighted to share…
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January 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM

County leadership are on the hunt for a new health director

County leadership are on the hunt for a new health director Plus, a glimpse into what Pittsburgh tech leaders except in 2024. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in…
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January 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Challenges in Pittsburgh's charitable food system

Challenges in Pittsburgh's charitable food system Plus, a first-person essay on heavy metal and Innamorato on child care. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in bro…
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January 13, 2024 at 12:02 PM

A heavy metal journey, from PA to Africa 🎸

A heavy metal journey, from PA to Africa 🎸 Plus, Sara Innamorato commits $500k to the child care 'crisis' You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward t…
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January 11, 2024 at 12:02 PM

A week in office, Innamorato allocates $500k to child care

A week in office, Innamorato allocates $500k to child care Plus, Uptown apartments approved by Pittsburgh panel. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Fo…
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January 9, 2024 at 12:03 PM

How did Perry and UPrep grow while PPS shrank?

How did Perry and UPrep grow while PPS shrank? Plus, Pittsburgh landslide threats lead to house buyouts. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser | Forward to…
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January 6, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The early days of the Innamorato administration

The early days of the Innamorato administration Plus, an essay by a formerly incarcerated person now helping others leaving prison. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  V…
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January 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Why have private colleges seen a drop in students? 📉

Why have private colleges seen a drop in students? 📉 Plus, Sara Innamorato is sworn in as Allegheny County executive. You’re not a current PublicSource member. Donate today and join the 1,000+ people who help make these stories possible.  View in browser…
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January 2, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Happy 2024: Sara Innamorato's tenure begins

Happy 2024: Sara Innamorato's tenure begins Plus, a look back at PublicSource's 2023. You’re not a current PublicSource member. 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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December 31, 2023 at 12:01 PM

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December 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM

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