“For the last two decades, Pennsylvania has allocated tens of millions of federal welfare dollars to an anti-abortion group that runs a statewide network of crisis pregnancy centers sometimes using deceptive means to […]
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City of Pittsburgh to celebrate National Farmers Market Week 2022
“Early August is not just when the corn has grown high, it also marks the start of National Farmers Market Week, an annual celebration of farmers markets put on by […]
PRESS RELEASE: The City of Pittsburgh Joins Farmers Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2022
“The City of Pittsburgh farmers markets joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 7-13, 2022. Festivities will be enjoyed at the Squirrel Hill, East […]
Wolf Administration, Anti-hunger advocates call for support
“Leadership from the departments of Aging, Agriculture, and Human Services today joined Feeding Pennsylvania, Hunger Free PA, Just Harvest, and other anti-hunger advocates to highlight proposed investments in the minimum […]
Highmark Health charts new course for social services reimbursement
“Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health is working with 20 nonprofits in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties to pay them for providing services to members and patients who are referred to them for social […]
7th biennial Pursuer of Peace
“Rodef Shalom presents the Pursuer of Peace celebration. Honorees include the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, 412 Food Rescue and Just Harvest….”
Pennsylvania families will get help next month for missed school meals because of pandemic closures
“Pennsylvania families should begin receiving benefits next month to make up for missed school meals related to COVID-19 closures this school year….”
What to do this week, from the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books to the Freaky Fair
…Thursday, May 12: Farmers’ Market in Market Square 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown’s vibrant market ushers in the season of fresh produce and outdoor shopping. Bursting with regionally grown produce, organic […]
Building back for justice requires expanded Child Tax Credit
“Who is most likely to be poor in America? Children. Their pre-pandemic poverty rate of 1 in 7 exceeds that of most developed nations. During the 2022 tax season that […]
Pittsburgh’s top events: April 28-May 4
“…Head to the Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall for a special night of tribute acts. The DJam: Grateful Dead Tribute & Benefit Show will feature Jeff Mattson and Lisa Mackey […]
