COVID-19
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases top 11,000; state deaths total 150
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Pennsylvania's count of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise. Local and state officials have taken strict action to limit exposure.
DEVELOP PGH
Kansas City embraced free transit. Here’s what the fare-free debate looks like in Allegheny County.
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Across the country, activists and lawmakers have begun to discuss a radically different approach to making public transit accessible to residents: making it universally free to use. This discussion is also happening in Allegheny County, where public transit advocates hope for fares to be eliminated within 10 years. PublicSource has collected answers to key questions to help area residents understand the pros and cons and how Pittsburgh compares to other cities.
Power of Place
Moving to high-resource neighborhoods can improve youth outcomes. What happens to families and communities when they leave?
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Pittsburgh's housing authority is incentivizing landlords in more affluent neighborhoods to take housing vouchers.
DEVELOP PGH
In the Mon Valley, public transit limitations are felt by residents who’ve left Pittsburgh’s core
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As Pittsburghers move to the Monongahela River Valley for affordable rents, transit activists describe the need for more robust options to help them stay connected to neighbors and services in their old communities.
DEVELOP PGH
Looking for affordable property? Buyers see mixed success at Allegheny County sheriff’s sales.
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Foreclosed properties go to the highest bidder. But individual buyers aren't guaranteed an affordable deal.
HEALTH
Nine years after the Affordable Care Act, these Pennsylvanians struggle to afford health insurance
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The Affordable Care Act [ACA], a 9-year-old overhaul to the U.S. health care system, is intended to make health insurance accessible for everyone by expanding Medicaid and making insurance easier for individuals to buy without an employer. Since its passage and a 2015 expansion of Medicaid, Pennsylvania saw big jumps in the percentage of residents covered by insurance. But there are significant gaps.
HEALTH
Pittsburgh commuters face more than frustration. Research says lengthy commutes can impact your health.
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While plenty of people fret long commutes, the path from home to work isn’t only a matter of convenience. Experts say lengthy commutes can take a toll on physical health and negatively impact mood and mental health.
EDUCATION
Point Park’s counseling director is resigning over conflict with university on staffing shortage
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Point Park University's director of counseling services has opened up about her resignation to PublicSource, saying that she felt ethically uncomfortable working for an institution that was not directing what she described as necessary resources to a department that can make a life-or-death difference for students.
EDUCATION
How CCAC addresses mental health needs of its students
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Following PublicSource’s reporting about the high demand for mental health counseling on Pittsburgh’s college campuses, some readers have asked how the Community College of Allegheny County [CCAC] handles on-campus mental health counseling.
EDUCATION
How Pittsburgh-area colleges work to meet students’ mental health needs. We surveyed eight schools about the challenges.
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On the campuses of eight Pittsburgh-area colleges and universities, it’s not unusual for students to wait this long, or even longer, for therapy — though some schools did report quicker scheduling. Policies regarding access and use of campus mental health services vary among the schools, affecting how students fare and if they ever use the services at all.
