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Pennsylvania considering a bill to give the ‘right to repair’ to consumers, small businesses

Right to repair legislation would make it easier for Pennsylvanians to fix everything from tech to farming and medical equipment. But industry groups contend it could harm consumer privacy and safety.

02 Aug 2021

On Media: These journalists speak for the river

The Ohio provides drinking water, supports billions of dollars of industry and might be the nation’s most polluted river. Now it also has a voice.

28 Oct 2019

PublicSource: The Tree of Life shooting devastated all of Pittsburgh. Why aren’t Black lives mourned this way?

After the outpouring of support for Squirrel Hill, PublicSource asks why we don't see a similar response when black Pittsburghers are killed.

15 Nov 2018

What you need to know about affordable housing (or lack thereof) in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh rack ups “most affordable” rankings the way Meryl Streep racks up Oscar nods. But the city is actually becoming less affordable.

23 Feb 2017

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