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Will Downtown become Pittsburgh’s next hot neighborhood?
This story was originally published by NEXTpittsburgh, a news partner of PublicSource. NEXTpittsburgh features the people, projects and places advancing the region and the innovative and cool things happening here. Sign up to get their free newsletter. Local leaders want to make Downtown Pittsburgh its own walkable neighborhood, chock full...
Pa. environmental regulators take measured approach to private water supply complaints
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t regulate private water supplies, but can collect and evaluate data “to determine whether or not a causal relationship exists” between a water quality complaint and oil and gas activity. The post Pa. environmental regulators take measured approach to private water supply complaints appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
There is something wrong under New Freeport
“If they take our water buffalo, we’ll have to drink the contaminated water,” said Carmen Aberegg. “We can’t afford to pay for water.” EQT hasn’t returned her calls. “I’m in the dark with bad water.” The post There is something wrong under New Freeport appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
All aboard for self-advocacy: Group helps people with disabilities grow confidence in their talents
Self-Advocacy Voices provides a space for individuals to embrace their passions and find community amid challenges. The post All aboard for self-advocacy: Group helps people with disabilities grow confidence in their talents 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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Reader support is critical to the PublicSource newsroom’s financial sustainability. Until June 15, 2024, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar. The post Donations to support our impactful journalism matched appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Stretching the gum band: Rejection in ’70s Pittsburgh steeled me for later success
I was a shy and out-of-place teen when I arrived in Pittsburgh from Venezuela more than 50 years ago. A special friendship brought me out of myself and taught me how to show kindness to newcomers. The post Stretching the gum band: Rejection in ’70s Pittsburgh steeled me for later success appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
500 people in homelessness to be housed in 500 days, per new Allegheny County plan
The “500 in 500” plan aims to combine existing public housing resources, new housing units and conversions of underutilized buildings in effort to house most of those now without permanent shelter. The post 500 people in homelessness to be housed in 500 days, per new Allegheny County plan appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
NCAA settlement may pressure schools to pay out millions to top athletes. Will Pitt keep up?
Like the other universities in the Power Five conferences, Pitt would need to decide which players to pay, and how much to pay them. The post NCAA settlement may pressure schools to pay out millions to top athletes. Will Pitt keep up? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pitt encampment leaders say chancellor’s push for elevated police presence prompted dispersal
Pitt Apartheid Divest organizers, who led a 32-hour occupation of part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning lawn, said the mayor’s warning of the prospect of forcible removal by state troopers was key to their decision to disband. The post Pitt encampment leaders say chancellor’s push for elevated police presence prompted dispersal appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Prescription for trouble: Pa. pharmacists say PBMs are driving pharmacy closures
In 1977, Bob Schreiber became the owner of Burns Pharmacy in Morrisville. For most of his 42 years in the business, he turned a reliable profit. But around 2016, Schreiber’s pharmacy reached an inflection point. While his business practices hadn’t changed, he was selling drugs at a loss. It was something he’d seen coming for years, and what ultimately drove him to sell the pharmacy in 2019.
Unhoused residents moving to convention center following shelter fire
A blaze at Second Avenue Commons, which has been Allegheny County’s primary emergency housing facility for 18 months, has displaced around 180 people for an indefinite time. The post Unhoused residents moving to convention center following shelter fire appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pa. Supreme Court to weigh life sentences for felony murder
A case involving a 36-year-old from Allegheny County could open the door to eventual freedom for others convicted of felony murder — involvement in a crime in which a death occurs. Will Marie "Mechie" Scott, 70, see an end to half a century behind bars? The post Pa. Supreme Court to weigh life sentences for felony murder appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
One big sale sped East Ohio Street’s transformation to restaurant row
In 2017, the Northside Leadership Conference bought 400-410 East Ohio and 422-426 East Ohio from members of a family of longtime owners for a total of $839,000, according to online county property records. The records indicate that the conference sold the properties to East Ohio Capital for just $50,000 in April 2022. The post One big sale sped East Ohio Street’s transformation to restaurant row appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pittsburgh apologizes for the inconvenience
It looked great on social media, but eight months in Pittsburgh has me looking westward for better public transit, tenant treatment and health services. The post Pittsburgh apologizes for the inconvenience appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Robinson says no to proposed Islamic-themed school, citing traffic
Shorouq Bader, an educator and the school’s intended principal, said they are planning to hire traffic personnel to ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic. She added the school plans on having different dismissal areas for pick-ups by parents and buses. The post Robinson says no to proposed Islamic-themed school, citing traffic appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Phones and kids: What experts say and how local schools are responding
This story was originally published by Kidsburgh.org, a media partner of PublicSource. Kidsburgh is an online resource for families that highlights stories about the people, organizations and events making Pittsburgh a better place to raise all kids. Sign up for Kidsburgh’s free e-newsletter. The first iPhones and Androids hit...
Need Suboxone at the Allegheny County Jail? Get up at 3 a.m.
“When they wake me up at that hour … it triggers a lot of more traumatic thoughts and scares me,” said Benjamin Sabo, who is a victim of gun violence. “It makes me not even want to go down and receive my medication. But I know if I don’t, then I’ll go through withdrawal." The post Need Suboxone at the Allegheny County Jail? Get up at 3 a.m. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
My detox in jail was horrific. Let’s help others avoid that hell.
I counted the days since I last felt normal: I hadn’t slept through the night in 29 days, and hadn’t been able to keep food down in 31. At one point, I developed COVID-19 and spent two weeks in isolation. There were moments when I thought that I’d never see my children and grandchildren again. The post My detox in jail was horrific. Let’s help others avoid that hell. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Family health scares and a historic tragedy spur me to champion Pittsburgh, not leave it
It could have been enough to sour me on Pittsburgh. I'd be far from the first young person to look for the exits. Instead, almost six years later, I'm a student at Carlow University, majoring in communications with a concentration in advocacy and social change. Pittsburgh is a city with room to grow. The post Family health scares and a historic tragedy spur me to champion Pittsburgh, not leave it appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pa. Republicans are pushing mail-in voting for 2024, but Trump-fueled skepticism remains in the party
“If all of your supporters are refusing mail-in ballots, then you’re going to have to reach them as much as possible before Election Day,” said Kristin Kanthak, an associate professor of political science at the University of Pittsburgh. “But if they go ahead and vote … you don’t have to have a phone bank call them on Election Day to remind them to vote, you don’t have to provide rides to the polls.” The post Pa. Republicans are pushing mail-in voting for 2024, but Trump-fueled skepticism remains in the party 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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