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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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