
Halle Stockton
Editor in Chief at PublicSource
Executive Director at PublicSource
Executive director, Editor-in-chief @PublicSourcePA. Lover of stories, Star Trek & schnauzers. PSU alum.
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1 week ago |
publicsource.org | Halle Stockton
What happens when journalism shows up on your block, not just in your inbox? That’s one of the questions we’re exploring through our neighborhood zines, which are short, tangible collections of stories, reflections and resources created with and for a specific community. We recently launched our first one on Pittsburgh’s North Side — or Northside, depending on who you ask.
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2 months ago |
publicsource.org | Halle Stockton
Roughly two years ago, I worked with a PublicSource reporter on a story about how college professors were grappling with ChatGPT, then a newcomer in the AI world. Some were trying to guard against it. Others saw it as just another thing to watch for in the cheating detection game. And one professor, who led our story, proposed introducing it to students — working with them openly to explore what the tool could do.
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2 months ago |
publicsource.org | Halle Stockton
It’s Sunshine Week — the perfect time to talk about why transparency matters. Public records and open government aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation of accountability. At PublicSource, we dig into the details that shape our communities and break down policies that impact daily life. Here’s a look at some of our reporting that cuts through the noise and brings critical information to light:Feb. 11, 2025: Is Allegheny County’s “500-in-500” push hitting its marks for housing people? Dec.
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Mar 5, 2025 |
publicsource.org | Jennie Liska |Halle Stockton
“I have new insight into what a story can be.”“I was able to connect with people in the community and learn some of the ins and outs of how the city and county government works.”“I really exceeded my expectations in terms of what I was able to produce.” These reflections from past PublicSource interns are testimony to why internships have long been core to our organization’s spirit and mission.
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Feb 10, 2025 |
publicsource.org | Halle Stockton |Jennie Liska |Rich Lord
PublicSource strives to make a positive impact on communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond, and we’re honored that our work is often recognized locally, regionally and nationally. We appreciate the organizations that choose to celebrate journalism, and the people who dedicate time to reviewing countless submissions, offer feedback and choose from among many worthy reporting efforts. Honors received in 2024 are noted here.
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