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In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility
The attempt to gun down former President Donald Trump spurred widespread calls for a de-escalation in political rhetoric — but also charges that his foes are “irrational” and war metaphors. The post In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
The boxing club that’s ‘punching out Parkinson’s disease’
Fit 4 Boxing Club is a Rock Steady Boxing affiliate near Pittsburgh, its ranks growing as doctors send “fighters” with Parkinson’s disease. The post The boxing club that’s ‘punching out Parkinson’s disease’ appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Facing a worsening food desert, Hazelwood residents may finally get the grocery store they’ve sought
"The underpinning [of the co-op] is twofold: provide a grocery store for an area that desperately needs it and develop anchors in the community," said Kevin McPhillips, executive director and CEO of the Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership. The post Facing a worsening food desert, Hazelwood residents may finally get the grocery store they’ve sought appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
With Suboxone more available in Allegheny County Jail, post-release care becomes even more crucial
The Allegheny County Jail's expanded Suboxone program was helping Elizabeth. But her success in jail, and struggles upon release, reflect a challenging reality: No matter how care improves within the walls, it’s less likely to succeed unless it continues outside. The post With Suboxone more available in Allegheny County Jail, post-release care becomes even more crucial appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Naloxone saves lives, but should you get it?
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. Naloxone — the drug commonly known as NARCAN — is a life-saving miracle...
Bakery Square expansion may hinge on housing vouchers
Pittsburgh’s City Planning Commission may vote in two weeks on a plan to expand the East End development, and on changes to Hazelwood Green’s development rules. The post Bakery Square expansion may hinge on housing vouchers appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Active aging in Pittsburgh: A guide for staying vibrant and engaged
PublicSource talked to some of the area’s older longtime residents, reviewed a myriad of resources and compiled key ways, with specific suggestions, to help you or others explore paths to healthy aging. The post Active aging in Pittsburgh: A guide for staying vibrant and engaged appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
40 years ago, I hightailed it out of Pittsburgh. Last month I came back to see what I’ve missed.
“Good Lord,” I said to Jeff, as we began navigating the roads from the airport. “The same crappy roads, winding all over the place, coming from all directions. Nothing’s changed here.” But my frustration dissipated when we drove across the West End Bridge. There was The Point, looking oh-so-beautiful, its burst of water eliciting a rush of emotional memories. The post 40 years ago, I hightailed it out of Pittsburgh. Last month I came back to see what I’ve missed. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Schizophrenia, stigma and systems hold so many back, which made it tough to celebrate my hard-won tenure
17 years passed between enrollment in a graduate program that didn’t want me and receipt of tenure at Pitt. Along the way, I learned the hard way that the mental health system often doesn’t listen closely to its consumers. The post Schizophrenia, stigma and systems hold so many back, which made it tough to celebrate my hard-won tenure appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit
The shoulder-to-shoulder scene at the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade offers a public forum to explore what it means to be an American, in all its complicated packaging. PublicSource photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg headed to the parade outside of Pittsburgh to document the feeling at one of Pennsylvania’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The post Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with...
A month after the shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ as advocates look ahead
PublicSource interviewed people who were displaced from the recent shelter fire or opted out of the shelter system to understand their experiences firsthand. Local organizations weighed in on the fire response and challenges around housing and homelessness more broadly. The post A month after the shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ as advocates look ahead appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
When nutritious food is too expensive, there’s help available
Whether you’re experiencing a temporary emergency or long-term food assistance needs, there are resources for you. The post When nutritious food is too expensive, there’s help available appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
How joining an LGBTQ volleyball league eased my childhood anxieties about organized sports
For much of my life, I believed that sports weren’t for me. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when that belief crystallized, but by the time I reached adulthood, it was firmly established. Looking back now, I didn’t want it to be that way. As we all know, sports are an important part of Pittsburgh life. […] The post How joining an LGBTQ volleyball league eased my childhood anxieties about organized sports appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Controller says Allegheny County is in financial trouble, much like city and schools
The county spent more than it brought in last year for the first time since 2011. The end of federal aid is bringing pain for many local governments. The post Controller says Allegheny County is in financial trouble, much like city and schools appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
From Pittsburgh to professional life: Where are college graduates now?
Recent graduates have navigated a life-changing pandemic. Some entered the workforce during a time of high inflation. Many took on student loans and saw the prospect of debt forgiveness slip away. The post From Pittsburgh to professional life: Where are college graduates now? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Bakery Square expansion plans resume after zoning impasse
The commissioners generally lauded the developer’s efforts — held up in the fall amid affordable housing concerns — to expand the special zoning district by 14 acres west along Penn Avenue at the site of a Trader Joe’s grocery store and surrounding retail cluster. The post Bakery Square expansion plans resume after zoning impasse appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Iulia Vann named as Allegheny County health director
The director will also face an uphill climb in restoring fiscal stability to the county’s Air Quality program, which has faced increased scrutiny after budget shortfalls and attempts to access funds intended for community projects via the Clean Air Fund. The post Iulia Vann named as Allegheny County health director appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium boasts 8,000 animals on 77 acres. A growing chorus asks: Why do we have zoos?
As attitudes shift on the morality of animal captivity, zoos are increasingly asked to defend their educational and conservational value. Pittsburgh’s zoo pledges future conservation work and animal release as it angles for accreditation. The post The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium boasts 8,000 animals on 77 acres. A growing chorus asks: Why do we have zoos? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
How we’re covering the 2024 election and its far-reaching implications
As the local government reporter, I have already begun investigating what is happening in our region around election administration and what’s coming next for some of the most prominent actors of 2020. The post How we’re covering the 2024 election and its far-reaching implications 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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