August 2023

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Aug 3, 20234 min read

July community meeting: Pitt promises ‘Hazelwood-first’ workforce development | The Homepage

Plus Hazelwood food justice updates By Juliet Martinez The July community meeting had about 50 people online and in-person. They came to...

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Petition: Make Greenfield Avenue safer for pedestrians | The Homepage

By Marianne Holohan for Junction Coalition Speeding cars, blind turns, complex intersections and a lack of safety infrastructure have...

Jul 31, 20233 min read

Housing briefs: Spray foam insulation, ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ | The Homepage

By Juliet Martinez Struggling homeowners who need expensive repairs can be vulnerable to predatory tactics, as ProPublica uncovered when...

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Stay safe and cool on hot days | The Homepage

By Juliet Martinez Coach James Cole looks out for his summer day campers in the hot weather as a matter of course. “If it’s too hot, we...

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Greenfield July 4th festivities crowned with honor for longtime coach and volunteer | The Homepage

By Michael Bartley Families packed Magee Field for the annual Fourth of July Races. Kids of all ages lined up for foot races, wheelbarrow...

Jul 31, 20234 min read

City Council legislation aims to protect parks, increase transparency around grants | The Homepage

By Ziggy Edwards and Ray Gerard for Junction Coalition On June 21, Pittsburgh City Council passed Resolution 1619-2023, which formally...

Jul 31, 20236 min read

Pollution, aging population make Pittsburgh a Parkinson’s hotspot | The Homepage

Why is Parkinson's disease underdiagnosed in the Black community? By Juliet Martinez The Glen Hazel senior high rise community room was...

Jun 26, 20236 min read

PWSA rate hike and stormwater plan news | The Homepage

PWSA proposes three years of rate increases By Ann Belser Water rates in Pittsburgh are skewed so that those who use the least amount of...