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Dormont Borough playgrounds closed indefinitely due to needed safety upgrades
DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- Playgrounds in Dormont will be closed until further notice so that the borough can make necessary safety upgrades. The borough shared the news about closing the playgrounds on Thursday saying that the three programs will be closed for the safety of the community's children. Borough Councilperson Amie Downs said that Dormont's insurance carrier told them Thursday that they would no longer insure the playgrounds because of safety issues at each of them. She says that the borough is working to quickly find a resolution and will be sending out more information in the near future. The sign outside the wooden...
‘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.
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