“Democrats say it’s “disgraceful” that Republicans have allowed bills that would raise the minimum wage to sit in committee for months on end. It’s been almost a year since the […]
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Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan released
“The COVID-19 crisis and economic and racial turmoil have greatly magnified problems around food — food insecurity and hunger, food waste, obesity and disappearing farm land. The Pittsburgh Food Policy […]
Duquesne residents lament loss of grocery store: ‘It’s going to be hard for us’
“When Andrea Bethea of Duquesne saw the empty meat case last week in the Save A Lot — Duquesne’s only grocery store — she cried. The store will be closing […]
These 35 Farmers Markets Are Still Open for the Season
“The farmers market season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of places to enjoy fresh produce and small-batch products well into the Fall. Here’s a list of […]
With No Progress On New Stimulus Bill, Desperation Mounts For Food Aid Recipients
“With negotiations over a new coronavirus relief package stalled in Congress, extra money for food assistance is among the items hanging in the balance. And in tens of thousands of […]
Plans for Shady Hill Plaza redevelopment include large apartment building and smaller Giant Eagle. Residents object
“A Pittsburgh developer is planning to reinvent a strip mall and supermarket serving working families on the Shadyside/East Liberty border as an ambitious mixed-use development — and some residents and […]
How to apply for food assistance, even if you’ve never done it before
“Applying for food assistance can be confusing. Pittsburgh City Paper talked with Ann Sanders, public policy advocate at Pittsburgh food access nonprofit Just Harvest, about what steps people can take to apply […]
Bloomfield and Ligonier farmers markets vie for national prize
“Two area farmers markets are in the running for a nationwide People’s Choice prize that will be decided through online voting. Bloomfield Saturday Market and Ligonier Country Market have been […]
Don’t ignore low-income voters, Poor People’s Campaign report says
“Low-income Americans — who overall are much less likely to vote in national elections than those with higher-incomes — are an untapped pool of voters who have the power to […]
Op-Ed: Congress must boost SNAP benefits to address hunger crisis
“The economic downturn accompanying the pandemic has cost millions their jobs, and millions more have faced reduced hours and wages. The problem is perhaps particularly acute in Pennsylvania. As of […]
