It’s Sunshine Week — the perfect time to talk about why transparency matters. Public records and open government aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation of accountability.
At PublicSource, we dig into the details that shape our communities and break down policies that impact daily life.
Here’s a look at some of our reporting that cuts through the noise and brings critical information to light:
- Feb. 11, 2025: Is Allegheny County’s “500-in-500” push hitting its marks for housing people?
- Dec. 19, 2024: One year later, most Innamorato transparency pledges are still “under consideration.”
- March 4, 2024: How Pittsburgh-based EQT’s expansion in West Virginia set four families reeling, while state regulators trusted the company to answer their complaints.
- Feb. 14, 2024: The option of in-person attendance returns after PublicSource seeks access to meetings of public agencies that have remained in virtual-only mode.
- Aug. 8, 2023: Inside the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s monitoring of the Shell petrochemical complex in Beaver County.
Today also marks the beginning of our spring fundraising campaign. We’ve set a goal of raising $7,000 by March 31, and we’re counting on readers like you to help us make more stories like this possible.
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