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Allegheny County should let Clean Air Fund money flow to projects, audit says
Millions of dollars that the county collects in relation to its air pollution regulations sits unspent while area air fails to meet standards, Controller Corey O’Connor contends. The county executive pledges to work with communities on air quality. The post Allegheny County should let Clean Air Fund money flow to projects, audit says appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Horticulture, horses and ‘Chill Rooms’: Northgate district goes all-in on mental health support
Maria Hubal sent one student back to class just as another walked in. The sixth grader, slouched over with his hood pulled low, made a beeline to a hammock chair and curled up. Hubal, Bellevue Elementary’s behavioral health school educator, gently asked if everything was OK and what she could...
Half-price transit rides for SNAP households made permanent
Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Regional Transit saw strong response to a free-or-half-fare pilot program. Now the discounts — but not the free rides — will be available long-term to households of modest means. The post Half-price transit rides for SNAP households made permanent appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
When someone in jail needs surgery, it’s no simple operation
A few dozen times a year, someone held in the Allegheny County Jail gets surgery. Getting medical attention, staff approval, transportation and the needed procedure can be a painful process. The post When someone in jail needs surgery, it’s no simple operation appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PublicSource seeks audience participation in newsroom survey
Our Pittsburgh nonprofit newsroom is working on a strategic plan, which will create a roadmap for PublicSource through 2028. Help us define our future by taking our audience survey. The post PublicSource seeks audience participation in newsroom survey appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pittsburgh’s decaying ‘Death Stairs’ are an indictment and an inspiration
For many travelers, Pittsburgh’s steps are less a practical means of navigating an unusually hilly city and more like a doorway to a hidden realm. The post Pittsburgh’s decaying ‘Death Stairs’ are an indictment and an inspiration appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Free the PD? Report urges Allegheny County to join move toward more independent public defenders.
“Public defenders sometimes have to challenge the status quo and that means speaking truth to power — and that can be very uncomfortable or difficult when the people you’re speaking truth to are the people who hold the purse strings for your office,” Temple University law professor Jules Epstein said. The post Free the PD? Report urges Allegheny County to join move toward more independent public defenders. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Pa. House Democrats float $5.1 billion plan to lift state’s poorest schools
Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg took the first steps last week to provide $5.1 billion in new funding for Pennsylvania public schools to close a gap between the wealthiest and poorest districts that a court last year declared unconstitutional. The legislation in the state House, proposed by Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster,...
Did you recently graduate from a Pittsburgh college? Talk to us.
PublicSource wants to know about recent grads’ career paths and degree satisfaction. The post Did you recently graduate from a Pittsburgh college? Talk to us. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
‘Positive culture shock’ spells challenges and triumphs for Afghan teen students
Refugee families often depend on school-age children to navigate the unfamiliar language, customs and agencies of their adopted city. Pittsburgh area schools and nonprofits are working to bridge the gaps. The post ‘Positive culture shock’ spells challenges and triumphs for Afghan teen students appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
The FAFSA crisis casts cloud of uncertainty over Pittsburgh high schoolers, universities
A revamped financial aid application process was supposed to smoothen the college enrollment process. A glitchy rollout this year has instead left many in the dark about their funding options. The post The FAFSA crisis casts cloud of uncertainty over Pittsburgh high schoolers, universities appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Shuman reopening delayed as operator countersues Allegheny County
Adelphoi said in the legal filing that council acted on “biased, discriminatory and improper motives” when it voted to sue the county administration to void a contract that former County Executive Rich Fitzgerald awarded to Adelphoi in 2023. The post Shuman reopening delayed as operator countersues Allegheny County appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
A Berkeley-born spirit, I found the deepest healing in a McKees Rocks circle
Some of the women shared back their experiences with chronic disease. One pulled out of the circle, embraced me and prayed for me. The spirituality of the circle, which I had thought I understood, came alive and vibrant in a way I could not have seen before. The post A Berkeley-born spirit, I found the deepest healing in a McKees Rocks circle appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Marching to a new beat: Pittsburgh’s Perry High is a rare enrollment winner
Community organizations and school staff join forces to reimagine the district’s North Side high school by confronting issues of attendance and infractions — and creating opportunities. The post Marching to a new beat: Pittsburgh’s Perry High is a rare enrollment winner appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Unhealthy housing may be subject of new Allegheny County committee
In a reversal from past administrations, County Executive Sara Innamorato and the Board of Health plan to create a panel to look at housing health codes and enforcement. The post Unhealthy housing may be subject of new Allegheny County committee appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Bill to expand Medicaid maternity care to cover doula services passes in Pa. House
“Doulas can play a critical role in filling this gap in these deserts, and because of their close proximity to their clients they are able to track early warning signs of mental health concerns, as well as guiding them to proper resources to receive the care that they need.” — Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia The post Bill to expand Medicaid maternity care to cover doula services passes in Pa. House appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Will our weather worsen? What to do before, during and after the flood.
One of the wettest Aprils to date flooded much of Point State Park, rendered roads and bridges undrivable and left residents dealing with transportation problems, insurance questions and damage to their homes. When roads close and homes flood, it’s hard to find the information needed to move forward. In preparation for the next downpour, here are answers to questions that emerged from PublicSource’s outreach to readers affected by the rain. The post Will our weather worsen? What to do before, during and after the flood. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Presidential pay soars above inflation at Pitt, CMU, while faculty wages lag behind
University leaders, much like company executives, have enjoyed soaring pay hikes during the past decade. Some question whether the corporate model aligns with the goals of higher ed. The post Presidential pay soars above inflation at Pitt, CMU, while faculty wages lag behind appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
As autistic children in Allegheny County face perils, high needs and waiting lists, providers look for solutions
When Kelly Cain, the mother of an autistic child in Pittsburgh, founded the Autism Caring Center in 2017, her goal was to help parents and families with autistic children feel like they had a safe place to receive support. What started as a resource for people who understood the ins and outs of autism grew into a mission to educate those in her larger community who didn’t.
Innamorato focus on ‘new voices’ reaches into boards heavy with longtime hands
“If people are contributing in a meaningful way, have a passion for the work, bring great ideas and talent, we don’t want to push them away because of an arbitrary limit on the time they can serve.” — Allegheny County spokesperson Abigail Gardner The post Innamorato focus on ‘new voices’ reaches into boards heavy with longtime hands 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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