“Fresh produce programs for low-income seniors, women and children have always been popular in Western Pennsylvania, but after a year of financial hardship and heightened food insecurity, they’ve taken on […]
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With Text Messages, Flyers, And Outreach To Social Service Groups, Advocates Push To Get The Word Out On Child Tax Credit Payments
“Advocates are planning a push to let local families know about the expanded child tax credit program and the federal monthly payments they could start receiving in July. The expanded […]
Paid Sick Leave Remains Live Issue At Allegheny County Board Of Health
“Although an effort to enact a paid sick leave fell short at Allegheny County Council three months ago, the idea remains alive at the county’s Board of Health. On Thursday, […]
Where to find 2021 farmers markets in and around Pittsburgh
“Is there anything more glorious than local strawberries or sweet corn still warm from the sun? How about green beans and lettuce or a rainbow variety of tomatoes picked at […]
Get Ready for Fresh Finds: It’s Farmers Market Season Again Downtown
“In a sure sign that summer is almost here, the annual farmers market returns this week to Market Square Downtown. Now in its 17th season, the free, rain-or-shine event, which […]
Where the City is Opening Farmers Markets This Season
“Four City of Pittsburgh-operated farmers markets will open for the season beginning the week of May 10. All markets will sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, while […]
Lobbying continues for reduced Port Authority fares for low-income riders
“For the second straight week, advocates for low-income riders Friday used a hearing on proposed Port Authority fare changes to lobby for free or reduced fares for low-income riders….”
East African Grocery hoping to stay afloat to serve McKees Rocks’ growing African community
“Finding East African staples and clothing in Pittsburgh is not easy. Members of Pittsburgh’s Somali Bantu refugee community usually travel three hours west to Columbus in order to find the garments, […]
Port Authority’s Fare Changes Criticized During Public Hearing
“The public weighed in on proposed fare changes on Port Authority of Allegheny County buses and trains Thursday. At a virtual meeting, members of a newly-formed Fair Fares for Full […]
Advocates: Port Authority has ‘once in a generation’ chance to help low-income riders with reduced fares
“Port Authority held its first public hearing Thursday on proposed changes to its fare policy. However, 13 of the 15 speakers wanted to talk about a change that’s not included […]
