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Inside our Newsroom: Truth, training and culture
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This fall I realized how unique the PublicSource newsroom truly is.
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Inside our Newsroom: What it takes to report on health and environment in Allegheny County
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A reader emailed me at the end of October asking if I knew what had happened to the water supply in Neville Township. I didn’t. Some reader tips don’t go anywhere but some of my best stories start with readers. So I emailed the Department of Environmental Protection’s regional information officer to see what she knew about why Neville residents were told not to consume the water for days. I received a quick response: The state agency had to do emergency testing for PFAS chemicals because a firefighting foam containing the toxics had discharged into the drinking water source.
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PublicSource newsroom wins 13 awards for its reporting
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For those of you who support PublicSource journalism financially, thank you. And for those who don’t yet, please consider becoming a member with a donation that helps to ensure the future of in-depth, quality local journalism in Pittsburgh.
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PublicSource journalism recognized for its value in challenging times for media
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Dear readers,
We’re thrilled to share with you some good news. So far this year, PublicSource reporters have taken home 16 awards from local, state and regional journalism contests. In addition, the national Education Writers Association recognized PublicSource reporters Mary Niederberger and Jeffrey Benzing as finalists for their stories on disproportionate treatment and challenges for black girls in the Pittsburgh region as part of our “I am a black girl and…” series. Journalism professionals selected PublicSource for the following honors:
A Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for our continuing coverage of Pittsburgh’s crisis with lead in the water. The region in which we claimed the award spans Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
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A message from PublicSource’s board president: Why I support PublicSource
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Please join me in supporting PublicSource right now, when every dollar you and I give will be matched by a dollar from News Match 2017.
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Video: Facebook Live with PublicSource Executive Director Mila Sanina and Managing Editor Halle Stockton
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Go behind the scenes with PublicSource Executive Director Mila Sanina and Managing Editor Halle Stockton in a Facebook Live chat from the Carnegie Library of Homestead.
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How you can change the Pittsburgh region through journalism
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Together, we will ensure that the story of what Pittsburgh becomes never flinches from including the voices of people who typically aren't being listened to, but instead truly embraces the ALL in the motto, “If it’s not for all, it’s not for us.”
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Protect your right to know
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Human stories are powerful. But data are critical to show you the whole picture. That's why as cumbersome as it is in the state of Pennsylvania to work with Right-to-Know (RTK) requests, they are the source of big stories.In just a few months, we have easily filed 75 RTK requests. We spent $500 on records to tell you what lead and radon testing and remediation was happening in schools. We just wrote out a check for $800 to get records that will expose the root of the school-to-prison pipeline in Pittsburgh.
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PublicSource names its new development director
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PublicSource team is thrilled to have Chrystal on board. Her experience, skills and passion for our mission are exactly what we’ve been looking for to grow PublicSource.
