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Local coffee shop collecting donations for animal rescue damaged by hurricane
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh coffee shop is collecting donations for a North Carolina animal rescue looking at thousands of dollars of damages from Hurricane Helene.Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding at Misfit Mountain in the charming small town of Clyde, which is 20 miles west of Asheville. The rescue's property is a safe haven for dogs, cats, pigs, chickens and small animals. It also has more than two dozen foster homes."As a result of a creek structure being on the rescue, both of the culverts were washed away. The roads were washed away. The pigs had to be moved to...
‘Go forth and tell our stories:’ From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District
In 1994, I moved into the historic Hill District, a neighborhood often considered to be the cultural soul of Black Pittsburgh. I lived a short walk from Freedom Corner, an inspiring monument at Centre Avenue and Crawford Street. Dedicated in 2001, it recognizes the rallying point that launched many of the city’s social justice marches […] The post ‘Go forth and tell our stories:’ From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
College Dems energized, Republicans seek ‘safe spaces’ amid consequential election season
Democratic organizers say student political engagement has soared since Kamala Harris took over their party’s presidential ticket. Their Republican counterparts report backlash for supporting candidates and views they say are controversial on campuses. The post College Dems energized, Republicans seek ‘safe spaces’ amid consequential election season appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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