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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 29/09/2026
LAST CHANCE: Just 1 day left to help us reach our 15th anniversary goal! We still need to raise $7,810 to get to $15,000 by tomorrow. Donate today to support our independent newsroom and help us keep covering the issues that matter in our region, free from a paywall. buff.ly/bTTvpx4
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 26/09/2026
WE’RE BEHIND – CAN YOU HELP? There are just four days left in our 15th anniversary campaign, and we’re behind on our $15,000 goal. We still need to raise $8,880 by Sept. 30. Can you give $25 today to help us get there? buff.ly/nM9RMH0
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 22/09/2026
HELP US RAISE $15,000 FOR 15 YEARS OF PUBLIC SOURCE! There’s just over a week left to get us to our 15-year anniversary goal. If you value our journalism and want to preserve access to vital information without paywalls, donate today. buff.ly/bTTvpx4
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 17/09/2026
Since 2011, Pittsburgh’s Public Source has examined how decisions made by government, corporations and public institutions affect people. Help us continue to be a watchdog for the Pittsburgh region. Donate today to help us reach our $15,000 goal: buff.ly/bTTvpx4
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 15/09/2026
Pittsburgh’s Public Source is turning 15! To celebrate, we’re raising $15k in just 15 days. We’re kicking it off today, on the International Day of Democracy, because we believe independent journalism is essential to a strong democracy. Donate today: buff.ly/dU6tYCi
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 06/08/2026
In Springdale, a small borough up the river from Pittsburgh, national battles over ICE and data centers collide with local questions about policing, power and accountability. ✍️: Jamie Wiggan 📹: Stephanie Strasburg + Penny De La Cruz
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 15/07/2026
Pittsburgh’s Public Source is inviting essays and commentaries on how 9/11 affected Pittsburghers. Interested in sharing? Send us a short summary of your idea here buff.ly/ttnYeVq
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 02/07/2026
This fall, Pittsburgh is your assignment. 📸 We're looking for a fall photojournalism intern with a strong eye for photography, curiosity about videography and a possible knack for connecting with audiences on social media. Apply by Friday, July 17 (extended deadline) at buff.ly/WEedcOd
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 15/06/2026
GREAT NEWS: we exceeded our fundraising goal! More than 100 people stepped up to raise $41,000 for our nonprofit newsroom. Every dollar will help us provide paywall-free journalism for our region. We’re deeply grateful to the supporters who made this possible!
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 14/06/2026
Come celebrate the neighborhoods featured in Pittsburgh's Public Source latest zine and the people whose stories fill its pages. Free and open to the public. 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 Trace Brewing 4312 Main St., Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 08/06/2026
UNDER A WEEK LEFT FOR MATCHED GIFTS! We’re following the facts to find the answers our community deserves. Double your impact today and help our newsroom continue bringing truth to light. buff.ly/LC2z1tk
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 06/06/2026
JUST ONE WEEK LEFT to help raise $20,000 for our nonprofit newsroom, so that we can keep listening, digging and reporting stories that matter to this region. Your donation right now could help us reach our goal. Make your matched gift today. buff.ly/LC2z1tk
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 03/06/2026
We’re here to help you make sense of what’s happening in the Pittsburgh region, so that you can make informed decisions. But we need your support to keep doing this work. Can you make a MATCHED donation to our newsroom today? buff.ly/IkOHmSN
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 31/05/2026
Our community relies on us. Can we count on you? Help us continue to provide fact-checked local journalism for the Pittsburgh region with a matched donation, only available for a limited time. buff.ly/IkOHmSN
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 29/05/2026
WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! There’s just over two weeks left to meet our goal of $20,000 raised for our independent newsroom. Click here to make a matched gift today and help us tell important stories about Pittsburgh tomorrow. buff.ly/IkOHmSN
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 27/05/2026
For everyone who's told us "this is the journalism Pittsburgh needs." On a shirt you'll actually reach for.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 26/05/2026
SUPERCHARGE YOUR SUPPORT! A group of Pittsburgh’s Public Source champions is matching all donations right now, dollar for dollar. If our independent journalism is valuable to you, don’t miss your chance to make a MATCHED gift today. buff.ly/Nho3aGz
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 25/05/2026
The secret to making friends as an adult could be funnier than you think. Read Rachel Bachy’s essay on how improv comedy brought her a community. buff.ly/gAp3TvV
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 22/05/2026
Pittsburghers: Have you ever set out the garbage on time, only for it to still be there well past collection day? You can help us report on the efficiency of one of local government’s primary services. Email mia@publicsource.org with your trash tale.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 21/05/2026
HELP US REACH OUR $20,000 GOAL! Generous donors are matching every donation right now — meaning your gift will go twice as far. Can you pitch in to help sustain high-quality, independent journalism in our region? buff.ly/Nho3aGz
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 17/05/2026
ALL GIFTS MATCHED FOR A LIMITED TIME! Generous supporters are matching all donations up to $20,000. Your support empowers our nonprofit newsroom to continue reporting stories that matter to the Pittsburgh region. Double your impact with a gift today: buff.ly/znlLgEm
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 12/05/2026
“It takes a village”: Pittsburgh’s restaurant owners struggle to adapt amid rising food prices and inconsistent customer base. buff.ly/tHgK7IJ
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 11/05/2026
TOMORROW! What does the future of democracy look like? Join us as we break down the forces shaping society and the impacts we're seeing here in Pittsburgh. 🧵 RSVP below.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 06/05/2026
What does the future of democracy look like? Join us next week to break down the forces shaping society and the impacts we're seeing here in Pittsburgh. 🧵 RSVP below.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 28/04/2026
The federal immigration crackdown relies in part on 287(g) partnerships, by which local police collaborate with ICE on arrests and operations — with financial incentives. Here's the the Southwestern PA police that have opted in or out of ICE partnerships. buff.ly/nbrS4g6
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 28/04/2026
FIRST PERSON: "People coming to Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft are going to independent restaurants or galleries or bookshops? If you believe that, I’ve got three bridges to sell you." Small businesses, employees recovering from a boom that never happened. buff.ly/pFASrKq
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 25/04/2026
Pittsburgh is more than just the NFL Draft! Check out our list of other attractions: DiFiore’s Ice Cream Delite, Pinball Perfection, Kaibur Coffee and Cafe, Grandma B's Diner, Bicycle Heaven, Rosie's Records, Carnegie Libraries around the city, the Pittsburgh Glass Center and more. buff.ly/GwHx7uf
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 24/04/2026
Scenes from the first day of the NFL Draft: 320,000 people, $19 beers and 2 days to go.
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 18/04/2026
Journalism isn't always safe. If you're a reporter, student journalist or freelancer, get free training with IWMF’s Newsroom Safety Across America initiative. The workshop is on May 15 and will include instruction and live-action training. Apply here: buff.ly/4xR9xGL
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 16/04/2026
Nonprofits — including huge ones like UPMC, Pitt and CMU — do not pay city taxes. They own 20% of Pittsburgh property which, if taxed, would cover the deficit. Mayor O'Connor is taking up the struggle of former mayors to build "long-term" deals. buff.ly/huIodqz
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 15/04/2026
Mayor O’Connor is seeking “long-term, four- to five-year” payment agreements with major local nonprofits — like UPMC, Highmark, Pitt and CMU — to bolster the City of Pittsburgh’s finance. Former mayors have sought similar deals, mostly unsuccessfully. buff.ly/huIodqz
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 14/04/2026
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, previously slated to close on May 3, has been acquired by Baltimore-based Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism and will continue operations. They are investing $30 million over five years. The sale will involve staff cuts. buff.ly/qY3Kuo6
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 08/04/2026
A bill passed by Pittsburgh City Council prevents police and city workers from sharing residents' immigration status with ICE, prohibits targeting based on perceived nationality and outlaws cooperation with federal agents to identify or apprehend targets. buff.ly/xgNDe5p
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 06/04/2026
150 years of sports history on the North Shore: a controversial annexation, taxpayer conflict over a new stadium, flooding and fans. Check out our history in pictures leading up to the NFL Draft. buff.ly/17XUE6F
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 28/03/2026
Pittsburgh saw thousands of people take to the streets on Saturday as part of a No Kings day of action, the third such event in a nationwide resistance movement against what organizers and participants deem an increasingly authoritarian government. buff.ly/RgQsoTa
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 28/03/2026
We’re delighted that so many readers have stepped up and showed us that this work matters to them. We’ve raised 95% of our goal, and only need to raise $700 more to get the rest of the way there. Can you make a gift now and help get us across the line? buff.ly/VkmJxhQ
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 27/03/2026
Public spending on the NFL draft in Pittsburgh is at $19 million, with a projected tenfold return. Some locals are more intent on a larger conversation: "How can we start developing a community economic plan for underserved neighborhoods and communities?” buff.ly/ICEM8jp
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 26/03/2026
Despite Allegheny County's opposition — and with security lines under 10 minutes — ICE agents are at the Pittsburgh International Airport at Trump's direction to alleviate TSA staff shortages. The move has been called "a risk" and "political gamesmanship." buff.ly/qKhbOZg
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 25/03/2026
Personnel in heavy gear clearly marked as ICE or Homeland Security Investigations were moving through the Pittsburgh International Airport terminal this week. More here: buff.ly/qKhbOZg Video collab w/ @appalachia100.bsky.social
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 24/03/2026
ICE is expected at Pittsburgh International Airport today as part of President Trump’s plan to alleviate TSA staffing shortages. County leaders, union oppose the move: TSA officers "don’t need ICE, they need to be paid.” buff.ly/qKhbOZg
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 21/03/2026
We’re making great progress toward our goal of raising $15,000 by March 31, but we still need to raise $3,470 more to get there. Sunshine Week ends today. Can you chip in $50 to help our newsroom keep producing stories that help bring truth to light in our region? buff.ly/lqnIMLf
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 20/03/2026
Pittsburgh’s Public Source is looking for a curious and community-minded audience producer to help more people find, engage with and care about our local journalism and to grow our audiences across newsletters, social media and our website. Apply here >>> buff.ly/8sOwxGl
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 20/03/2026
Pittsburgh’s Public Source is seeking a reporter to cover the communities south and southeast of Pittsburgh — the South Hills suburbs and the Mon Valley river corridor. This reporter must be driven by curiosity and a genuine commitment to place. Apply by April 3. buff.ly/M2uUXOW
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 17/03/2026
Final stop. Wednesday 5pm in Oakmont at Local Remedy Brewing. 7 town halls in 7 days ends here — and we want you in the room. Give your feedback and input on local journalism. Free registration: buff.ly/L8XONsr
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 17/03/2026
It’s Sunshine Week! Transparency matters — public records & open government keep leaders accountable. Public Source brings you vital reporting on health, housing, education & more. Help us reach our $15K goal by March 31! Donate here: buff.ly/lqnIMLf
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 16/03/2026
Carnegie, Tuesday 5:30pm. You Have the Floor at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library. One of our last stops, and a great chance to add your voice to local journalism — come close out the town hall series with us. Free registration: buff.ly/L8XONsr
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 15/03/2026
East Liberty Monday lunch hour — You Have the Floor at Catapult Greater Pittsburgh. Come add your perspective to our community town hall series. Free, limited capacity. Register: buff.ly/L8XONsr
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 14/03/2026
Bellevue, Sunday at noon. We're at Tavern Pizza and the floor is yours. What does your neighborhood need from local journalism? Come talk. Register (space is limited but tickets are free): buff.ly/L8XONsr
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 13/03/2026
No commute required. Saturday 10am on Zoom — You Have the Floor community town hall series goes virtual. Same conversations, same real talk about local news + community. Register for free here: buff.ly/L8XONsr
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Pittsburgh's Public Source @publicsource.org · 10/03/2026
We're reporting. We're investigating. We're here, Pittsburgh. If you believe informed communities matter, consider donating to @publicsource and help sustain local journalism across our region. cc: @PghMediaPartnership buff.ly/lYZJpjx
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