…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 […]
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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 […]
Dawn Plummer: As prices rise, Pittsburgh needs a transportation policy for everyone
“In response to rising gas prices and their effect on those with lower incomes, many cities and states have rolled out new programs to help riders pay for transportation costs….”
Obituary: Keith T. Herchenroether, North Hills teacher who contributed empty bowls to fundraiser
“Instructing his students how to throw and fire pottery was a secondary goal to Keith Herchenroether, a North Hills High School teacher whose primary aim was really more about planting […]
Return of Empty Bowls soup fundraiser draws more than 1,800 to Rodef Shalom
“Empty Bowls equaled full hearts for the more than 1,800 supporters who made their way to Rodef Shalom Temple in Shadyside on Sunday and raised more than $100,000 gross for […]
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 25-27
“…Empty Bowls will be held Sunday at Rodef Shalom Congregation in Shadyside. The event supports the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest, a non-profit that fights food insecurity….”
6 kid-friendly events this weekend in Pittsburgh
“Think globally, eat locally. One of the city’s signature charitable events returns to fight hunger — which has increased significantly during the pandemic. Be nourished by a meal of soup […]
Pennsylvania’s food stamp enrollment is climbing toward levels not seen since the early pandemic
“Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps or SNAP, has gone up and down during the pandemic. But it’s been steadily increasing in recent months in […]
North Hills ceramicist puts the ‘bowls’ in Food Bank’s Empty Bowls fundraiser
“As the ceramics teacher at North Hills High School, Keith Herchenroether had an open door policy. It started at 5:30 a.m….”
