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PublicSource stands out as a prominent investigative news outlet dedicated to delivering comprehensive information to the people of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shed light on complex topics and hold those in positions of power accountable, as we firmly believe that an informed electorate is essential for a thriving democracy. We focus on providing detailed reporting and insights on various crucial issues, including the environment, aging populations, individuals with disabilities, the justice system, and the intersection of money and politics. As an independent organization, we aim to foster informed communities across Pennsylvania. Our goal is to empower citizens by offering unique information that isn't readily available elsewhere. This knowledge enables them to make decisions that can lead to positive changes in their communities and enhance the quality of life in their state.

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Pitt scholars urge resistance to Trump attacks on higher ed

1 week ago | publicsource.org | Maddy Franklin

Hundreds gathered at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland on Thursday to protest what they called an “all-out assault” on higher education, referring to federal actions that they believe undermine the mission of universities.
Tariffs and federal funding cuts hit Pittsburgh startups

1 week ago | publicsource.org | Alice Crow

Economic and political uncertainty is slowing deals, raising costs and reshaping customer relationships for Pittsburgh startups.
Pittsburgh defends equity-based contracting vs Trump, courts

1 week ago | publicsource.org | Eric Jankiewicz

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and allied agencies are embarking on a disparity study to justify race-conscious government contracting, but the legal foundations for such programs are being narrowed by federal policies and challenged in courts across the country. Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration began efforts in 2023 to conduct a disparity study, an analysis of government contracts.
“Passenger princess” praises car-free living in Pittsburgh

1 week ago | publicsource.org | Emma Riva |Rich Lord

I still catch myself going to the passenger side, even when I’m the one driving — which isn’t often. I’ll borrow a friend’s car occasionally, but for the most part, I’m a “passenger princess.” I got my license when I moved to Pittsburgh, but I found quickly that affording to buy a car as a freelance reporter was a pipe dream. So, I’ve remained a passenger. People have varying opinions on it — that it’s impossible, that it’s doable but not ideal, or that it’s a political statement of some sort.
Pittsburgh can't sue nonprofits into paying up, says Peduto

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Charlie Wolfson

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto described more than a decade of work on a plan to bring the city’s major nonprofits into an agreement to fund projects benefiting residents, in an April interview with PublicSource. Nonprofit contributions have reemerged as an issue in this year’s mayoral election campaign, as looming city budget shortfalls collide with the city’s decades-long quest to get its major tax-exempt organizations to help fill fiscal gaps.
O'Connor hits Gainey over lack of UPMC deal

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Charlie Wolfson

Ed Gainey promised to make local health care giant UPMC “pay their fair share” to the city when he ran for office in 2021, making the pledge a pillar of his underdog campaign that ultimately took down then-Mayor Bill Peduto.
Tell us how Trump's tariffs change your choices

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Rich Lord

President Donald Trump’s second administration has featured an ever-changing (mostly expanding) array of threatened tariffs on imported goods. The shifting news has sent stock prices on a wild (mostly downward) ride and created uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Share your tariff story by filling out our formThe disruption of global trade has spurred a bumper crop of advice on everything from managing personal investments to buying imported goods.
Shapiro falling short on fracking protections

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Jon Hurdle

Public health advocates assessing Josh Shapiro’s first two years as Pennsylvania’s governor concluded that he hasn’t done enough to protect residents from the damaging effects of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas — despite charting a roadmap for such actions almost five years ago while he was attorney general.
FOIA used to explore DOGE impact on Pittsburgh

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Rich Lord

The new Department of Government Efficiency claims to be purging deceased people from the Social Security rolls, cutting federal employees’ credit card use and hunting down “wasteful contracts and grants” all over Washington, D.C.The brainchild of tech mogul Elon Musk has also been a defendant in court fights in which DOGE is accused of accessing citizens’ sensitive data, hacking at the federal workforce in ways that may compromise government services and potentially degrading national security.
CMU, Pitt see less Black, Latino enrollment since court decision

2 weeks ago | publicsource.org | Maddy Franklin

Black and Hispanic first-year enrollment dropped last fall at Pittsburgh’s two largest universities, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. This is the first incoming class since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions.