Stephanie Mirah

Nov 6, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Stephanie Mirah

The nation and region voted Tuesday in an election as contentious as any in memory. As the dust settles follow Donald Trump’s victory, tell us how you’re feeling about the future of the country, state or region. We intend to publish responses, plus any identifying information you choose to provide (but not email addresses) and reserve the right to edit for grammar, clarity or legal considerations. CONTINUE READING

Nov 5, 2024 | publicsource.org | Stephanie Mirah

Democracy & DoubtPittsburgh navigates trust and choice in the 2024 election seasonThe nation and region voted Tuesday in an election as contentious as any in memory. As the dust settles, tell us how you’re feeling about the future of the country, state or region. We intend to publish responses, plus any identifying information you choose to provide (but not email addresses) and reserve the right to edit for grammar, clarity or legal considerations.

Jun 21, 2024 | publicsource.org | Stephanie Mirah |Jess Daninhirsch

Minnie Lee squirmed in her owner’s arms. The light-brown yorkie terrier mix had received vaccinations on an unusually warm Thursday at a mobile health clinic parked for the morning into the afternoon in Braddock. “I am getting her checked out, making sure she’s healthy,” said James Lee, Minnie Lee’s owner of five months. “It’s my baby.”Lee traveled from the North Side to get his playful pup some needed medical treatments, including being microchipped. He wasn’t alone.

Apr 15, 2024 | publicsource.org | Stephanie Mirah |Rich Lord

Record rainfall in the Pittsburgh area has closed roads and trails, flooded basements and led to a series of emergency rescues. PublicSource wants to know how a historically wet (so far) start to 2024 has affected you. Send us a blurb, a picture or a video (or all 3), let us know who you are for verification, and we may publish yours with other accounts. The form: Your location, neighborhood or municipality:(Required) How has record rainfall affected you? Send us a photo, video or both. Max.

Nov 19, 2023 | publicsource.org | Stephanie Mirah

In early November, PublicSource asked readers who planned to be alone on Thanksgiving to share their experiences with us. We hoped that people would find solace in knowing there are others in Pittsburgh going through the same. The stories we received ranged from bittersweet to nostalgic, gleeful to devastating. We’ve also assembled a roundup of places in the area that host communal Thanksgiving events in case you are looking for some company on this complicated American holiday.