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WEBPublicSource is a nonprofit newsroom that covers local issues such as health, environment, economy, education and democracy in the Pittsburgh region. Read stories about air quality, housing, abortion, climate change, elections and more.
PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The web page explains the types of involuntary treatment options in Pennsylvania, including emergency evaluation (a 302), and the recent change in the standard for assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). It also discusses the pros and cons of AOT and the challenges of implementing it in different counties.
Mapping Pittsburgh-area transit from streetcars and
WEBAug 26, 2019 · Explore the maps of Pittsburgh's streetcar, Skybus and modern transit systems. Learn how the city evolved from a network of electric railways to a busway and light rail system.
PublicSource maps Beechview, a Pittsburgh neighborhood
WEBNewcomers have since become “a huge asset” to the neighborhood, according to City Councilor Anthony Coghill, who lives in Beechview. The 2020 census solidified Beechview’s position as one of Pittsburgh’s diversifying communities.
Dear voter: How to get your congressperson to actually hear you
WEBSep 30, 2021 · Learn from a former congressional intern how to call, email, go to town halls and be nice to reach your representatives effectively. Avoid postcards, online petitions and writing to leaders outside your district.
What does a state attorney general actually do? - PublicSource
WEBApr 24, 2016 · The attorney general is the state's top lawyer and runs a large law firm with broad scope that includes investigating crimes, defending the state, and pursuing consumer protection cases. The office also works with federal and local investigators, defends the state in lawsuits, and has political influence.
Meet and contact PublicSource's staff
WEBEric Jankiewicz Eric Jankiewicz is a reporter focused on housing and economic development for PublicSource. A native New Yorker, Eric moved to Pittsburgh in 2017 and has since fallen in love with his adopted city, even if …
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WEBPublicSource is a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom that covers local issues, such as environment, health, education and government, in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn about its team, impact, awards, partners and how to support its work.
Vacant, neglected properties in your Pittsburgh neighborhood?
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Learn what blight is, how to identify it, and what to do if you live near a blighted property. Find out how to contact the property owner, the city, or community groups to report, remediate, or demolish the blight.
The history and possible futures of an American steel town
WEBSep 28, 2021 · McKeesport, Pa. was once a thriving center of the American steel industry, but faced two Great Depressions and a decline in jobs and prosperity. Learn about its labor history, its current challenges, and its possible futures from this article by Belt Magazine.