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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 28m

Plume Pittsburgh is an app that depicts how air pollution from the region’s three largest polluters spreads across the region, allowing Pittsburghers to see the causes and patterns of pollution. The app has spawned a global tool called Climate TRACE.

From Clairton to Climate Week: How a Pittsburgh pollution tracker went global

Al Gore’s new global tracker, introduced at NYC Climate Week, was built upon a CMU tool called Plume Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 5h

Kickflips and clubbing in Oakland; snakes and sparring in southern Pittsburgh. Our photographers visited Oakland and Brookline, Carrick and Overbrook and printed what they saw in zines. Find them around the neighborhoods! buff.ly/4UUxVDQ

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 22h

Are you ready to vote in local elections on Nov. 4? Pittsburgh's Public Source and Pittsburgh City Paper collaborated on an easy-to-use guide that outlines every race and candidate. buff.ly/s0nHfp6

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 23h

Pittsburgh and Cleveland both lost population since the mid-1900s, leaving many vacant homes. As Pittsburghers struggle to afford homes, Cleveland's housing market is bolstered by a land bank with healthy state funding. buff.ly/QH7UCWt

Where does Cleveland clobber Pittsburgh? Its land bank.

Thanks to healthy state funding, the Cuyahoga Land Bank models how Pittsburgh could get more people into homeownership.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 1d

Bob Charland is a 36-year-old Pittsburgh City Council member — and a renter. He's in the rare position of trying to legislate fixes to the city’s homeownership issues while also struggling as a resident to navigate them. "For me it’s not an academic exercise." buff.ly/GDE5uEU

City Council’s lone renter is among growing group boxed out of homeownership in Pittsburgh

Despite a city salary of nearly $90,000, Councilor Bob Charland says aging housing stock, high costs and student debt keep him from buying.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 1d

Climate TRACE partnered with CMU’s CREATE Lab to visualize the spread of pollution from 9,560 industrial facilities around the world, including several “super-emitters” that expose 900 million people to pollution worldwide — and it all started in Pittsburgh. buff.ly/HEbPLKB

From Clairton to Climate Week: How a Pittsburgh pollution tracker went global

See how air pollution travels across the Pittsburgh region with a CMU-built tool that inspired Al Gore’s new global tracker.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 2d

Cleveland is a rival on the football field — but the city's land bank may be a model for Pittsburgh to more accessible homeownership. This tool lets governments cut through red tape to turn tax-delinquent, vacant and abandoned properties into solid homes.

Where does Cleveland clobber Pittsburgh? Its land bank.

Thanks to healthy state funding, the Cuyahoga Land Bank models how Pittsburgh could get more people into homeownership.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 2d

Millions of zebra swallowtails likely fluttered throughout the Pittsburgh region before industrialization displaced them almost entirely. Some hope more pawpaw trees will bring them back. buff.ly/ZOo5DSW

Pittsburgh’s pawpaw revival takes root —and could bring a rare butterfly back to town

From Natrona Heights orchards to a Wilkinsburg pawpaw party, a native fruit is gaining favor as a tasty snack for residents, human and insect.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 3d

A state budget impasse and the federal government shutdown stir uncertainty around $1.4 billion that Allegheny County receives annually. Local officials pursue a hiring “slowdown” as the county preps for a lean year.

No tax increase, but Allegheny County may cut costs to offset tariffs and inflation

Rising Allegheny County Jail population drives higher costs as federal shutdown and state budget issues add financial strain.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 3d

In a federal lawsuit, a Beaver County resident accuses the Ambridge police of “chilling his First Amendment rights and [acting] in retaliation for his exercise of those rights.” buff.ly/oj94Kkg

Lawsuit: Ambridge police unlawfully arrested protesters observing ICE-involved patrol

Following a surge of ICE arrests in Beaver County, protesters allege police used excessive force and violated their civil rights.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 4d

See how air pollution travels across the Pittsburgh region with a CMU-built tool that inspired Al Gore’s new global tracker. buff.ly/HEbPLKB

From Clairton to Climate Week: How a Pittsburgh pollution tracker went global

See how air pollution travels across the Pittsburgh region with a CMU-built tool that inspired Al Gore’s new global tracker.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 4d

CMU has laid off 10% of its Software Engineering Institute staff — 75 people. An administrator blamed the institute's “unique financial structure” which relies heavily on federal funding. CMU's president in August said that no broad layoffs were planned. buff.ly/pFbEvtc

Timeline: CMU slashes software jobs, the latest Pittsburgh response to D.C. higher ed action

CMU releases 10% of Software Engineering Institute staff, citing reliance on federal funding.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 4d

People with disabilities are carving out careers and community in a tough job market. Here’s how they’re doing it (and who’s helping along the way). buff.ly/aHM4d4B

How to start, or advance, a career while living with a disability

The job market can be tough for people with disabilities. These Pittsburgh services aim to support career pursuits, from cleaning to fine art.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 5d

For 21 years, a Natrona Heights orchard has produced North America’s largest native fruit — the pawpaw. Now locals hope it plays a role in bringing back a long-displaced butterfly. www.publicsource.org/pawpaw-nativ...

Pittsburgh’s pawpaw revival takes root —and could bring a rare butterfly back to town

From Natrona Heights orchards to a Wilkinsburg pawpaw party, a native fruit is gaining favor as a tasty snack for residents, human and insect.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 6d

In our series Job One, @richelord.bsky.social has been tracing pathways from disability diagnosis to schooling to employment. In this story, Pittsburghers share their experiences finding (and creating) meaningful work. buff.ly/aHM4d4B

How to start, or advance, a career while living with a disability

The job market can be tough for people with disabilities. These Pittsburgh services aim to support career pursuits, from cleaning to fine art.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 6d

Two separate lawsuits filed in federal court today allege civil rights violations by Ambridge police in conjunction with ICE-related arrests in July. buff.ly/oj94Kkg

Lawsuit: Ambridge police unlawfully arrested protesters observing ICE-involved patrol

Following a surge of ICE arrests in Beaver County, protesters allege police used excessive force and violated their civil rights.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 6d

“If you go after railroads, they’ll go after you and it will be a big mess,” city planning Commissioner Steve Mazza says of a twice-delayed rezoning vote for Hazelwood’s riverfront.

Planning Commission delays Hazelwood zoning change again as railroads threaten legal action

Efforts to rezone Hazelwood’s riverfront stall in the Pittsburgh Planning Commission amid threats of litigation from railroad companies.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 7d

If you’re not registered to vote, you have until Oct. 20. Do that first, then check out this election guide for races on November 4. In partnership with @pghcitypaper.com buff.ly/s0nHfp6

Election guide 2025: Who's on the ballet in Pittsburgh & Allegheny County? See this easy-to-use guide.

Learn about the candidates for Pittsburgh mayor, City and County Council, PA Superior Court, Commonwealth Court and more.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 7d

A rising population at Allegheny County Jail is driving county expenses up as officials eye$15 million in cuts. buff.ly/g9mAM1B

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 7d

When it comes to homeownership, “30 is what 24 or 25 used to be.” Here’s how homeownership became a fading dream, and what it means for young Pittsburgh.

'A really steep lift': Pittsburghers in their 20s and 30s find homeownership less and less attainable

Student debt, rising costs, aging homes and corporate buyers are making it harder for young adults to buy a home in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 8d

Which Pittsburgh neighborhoods have the highest vacancy rates? Take a look at the data. . buff.ly/1PtSBta

Three maps that explain Pittsburgh's homeownership geography

Three maps show the changing geography of homeownership in Pittsburgh, where renters are the majority.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 8d

Hot off the presses and ready to hit the streets — two new zines for our Oakland neighbors and our neighbors in Brookline, Carrick and Overbrook. @stephstrasburg.bsky.social even built a reading nook to celebrate!

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 8d

Here's the latest from WESA: buff.ly/Q4thgis

With state & federal governments gridlocked, Pennsylvania rape crisis centers struggle to stay open

As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse nears 100 days, rape crisis centers are at a breaking point. Several organizations across the state are turning to layoffs, program downsizing and some may close amid…

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 8d

Back in July, Ember Duke covered the budget woes facing Pennsylvania rape crisis centers. As the state budget impasse continues, organizations are feeling the pressure. buff.ly/kTpzQZN

Rape crisis centers in Pa. say flat funding threatens survivor support

State funding for rape crisis centers like PAAR hasn’t increased since 2021. The strain could erode support for victims of sexual violence.

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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 9d

Corporate buyers are crowding the housing market as rising prices and aging properties defer the homeowner dream for young Pittsburghers. buff.ly/Wv6ItNB

The Homeownership Wall Archives

Here’s how homeownership became a fading dream, and what it means for young Pittsburgh.

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