“After four-and-a-half-hours of public testimony — and a follow-up 45-minute rally — on how to spend $335 million of federal coronavirus aid, the big message for Pittsburgh City Council was: […]
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Groups Push Back On Pittsburgh’s Spending Plans For Federal COVID Relief Funding
“Pittsburgh has received $335 million in federal COVID relief funds. The majority of that money will be going towards first responders and will save about 600 jobs. A group says […]
Pittsburgh community groups want City Council to hold off on taking vote tied to American Rescue Plan
“Several organizations gathered Tuesday on the steps of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh to speak out against a preliminary vote scheduled the next day by City Council, which is […]
Farmers Market Nutrition Program returns amid rising food insecurity in Allegheny County, across Pa.
“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 […]
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….”
