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When someone in Pennsylvania is enduring a behavioral health crisis, another person can use a civil process to lead them to involuntary treatment ([link removed]) .

In Allegheny County, that currently involves a so-called 302, or an involuntary hospitalization. But county officials are exploring a new way of giving involuntary care, focused on outpatient treatment ([link removed]) .

Public Source health reporter Venuri Siriwardane compiled a chart showing how the two systems differ, as well as resources to access if you or a loved one are in crisis ([link removed]) .


** Court-ordered mental health options — 302 and AOT — explained ([link removed])
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** Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded? ([link removed])
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** Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike ([link removed])
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** In Clairton, officials say the air is normal, but residents, advocates are wary ([link removed])
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** Explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works leaves two dead, 10 hurt ([link removed])
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** Housing advocates, hosts split on bill to regulate short-term rentals in Pittsburgh ([link removed])
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** Sponsored: HackPGH, Pittsburgh's oldest makerspace, is all new! (Re)Discover us today. ([link removed])
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** NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
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Public Source photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg has been nominated for Best Creative Photographer — Editorial ([link removed]) in Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best of PGH” awards.

Check out a few of her remarkable photos ([link removed]) and cast your vote here ([link removed]) .


** LOCAL EVENTS
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This weekend:
* 🇮🇹 Little Italy Days ([link removed]) Thursday-Sunday | Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield | Free admission
* 👩‍🍳 Restaurant Week ([link removed]) Aug. 11-17 | See website for restaurants | Reservation policies and prices vary
* 🦜 Hummingbird Day ([link removed]) celebration ([link removed]) 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday | Powdermill Nature Center | Free
* 🏈 Steelers return to Acrisure ([link removed]) Stadium ([link removed]) 7 p.m. Saturday | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore | vs. Tampa Bay

Later in August
* 🎼 Sunday in the Park with George ([link removed]) Aug. 14-24 | New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Center | Tickets are $50, discounts available for artists and students
* 🎆 Kayak under the fireworks ([link removed]) 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 | Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown
* 🍖 RibFest 2025 ([link removed]) Aug. 28-Sept. 1 | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore

Throughout August: 🏙️ RAD Summer Staycation ([link removed]) Enjoy free admission to select Pittsburgh institutions using your Allegheny County Library card and a RADpass reservation.

Check out our local events calendar ([link removed]) to discover more events in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

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