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October 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Wilkinsburg's next mayor considers the future

Wilkinsburg's next mayor considers the future Dontae Comans discusses merger talks, charter schools and building community. Send ideas   Support us Our executive director, Mila Sanina, is leaving after five years at PublicSource…
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October 23, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Is gun violence apolitical?

Is gun violence apolitical? The city's mayoral candidates have made public safety a top campaign issue. Send ideas   Support us Neighborhood groups try to curb shootings as mayoral campaign puts political focus on gun …
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October 21, 2021 at 11:44 AM

What led to a future of $300 water bills

What led to a future of $300 water bills How the city's water authority began to 'get shit done.' Send ideas   Support us THE SERIES CONCLUSION As our series on the Pittsburgh water authority comes to a close to…
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October 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Exclusive: Inside Pittsburgh's water crisis

Exclusive: Inside Pittsburgh's water crisis Lead, decay, cronyism — and a new future for PWSA. Send ideas   Support us Dear reader: PublicSource is thrilled to announce that we've been awarded top honors by the international Onl…
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October 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Why therapists are burning out and quitting

Why therapists are burning out and quitting County officials say COVID is plateauing, though cases have yet to drop.  Send ideas   Support us Therapists at UPMC, Pittsburgh Mercy are burned out and quitting. What does …
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October 15, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Corrected link: The Story Behind the Story — Tenant Cities Reporting

Corrected link: The Story Behind the Story — Tenant Cities Reporting Join us for a chat with PublicSource and WESA reporters! View this email in your browser In our previous email, we inadvertently included a link to a prior event. The co…
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October 15, 2021 at 12:59 PM

You're invited: The Story Behind the Story — Tenant Cities Reporting

You're invited: The Story Behind the Story — Tenant Cities Reporting Join us for a chat with PublicSource and WESA reporters! View this email in your browser In July, a PublicSource and 90.5 WESA investigation revealed …
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October 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Federal funds ➡️ underserved Main Streets

Federal funds ➡️ underserved Main Streets How $74.9 million is changing the city's URA. Send ideas   Support us Rubber, meet road: Will Avenues of Hope’s millions of dollars intersect with neighborhood needs? READ …
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October 12, 2021 at 11:29 AM

Flu, COVID and kids

Flu, COVID and kids Pediatricians give advice on seeking care. Send ideas   Support us Even with a labor shortage, workers with criminal records face stigma and job barriers READ …
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October 9, 2021 at 11:29 AM

A professor's legacy in uplifting Black students

A professor's legacy in uplifting Black students A blueprint for college equity. Send ideas   Support us How can universities improve Black student representation? A Pitt professor offered a blueprint in the 1970s. …
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October 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Critical Race Theory perspectives in Pittsburgh

Critical Race Theory perspectives in Pittsburgh COVID cases plateauing in Allegheny County. Send ideas   Support us Is it Critical Race Theory? Pittsburgh-area parents grapple with conversations about race in education…
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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…
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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…
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  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…
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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…
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  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…
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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…
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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…
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  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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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