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Nov 1, 20234 min read

Got overheated urban areas? Plant trees | The Homepage

By Betul Tuncer If you walked the streets of Pittsburgh in early October, you may have sweated a bit. While climate change has raised...

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, 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...

Dec 31, 20223 min read

Hazelwood native balances violence prevention with mental wellness | The Homepage

By Juliet Martinez Does giving back to your community necessarily mean giving everything? Rick Butler would say no. Mr. Butler is a...

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Anti-abortion group poses as a pregnancy options resource | The Homepage

By Juliet Martinez In early November, a mobile unit the size of an RV with “Image Clear Ultrasound” printed on its side parked near...

Sep 30, 20224 min read

Should you keep Narcan in your first aid kit? This pharmacist says yes | The Homepage

By Juliet Martinez *Editor's note: This article is a finalist for the 2023 Golden Quills award for Excellence in Written Journalism. By...