Folks: while I'm drowning in communications about some of my most recent posts (sorry! I'll come back to those topics and requests and connections soon, I promise!), maybe I can change the topic for long enough to encourage folks in Western PA/OH/WV area to seriously consider donating to PublicSource.
News matters. We all know this because the bias in news over many, many years is what has led to our poorly-educated, poorly-oriented, conspiracy-loving ways and to so much divisiveness. We need honest, factual, deep, relevant local news as a salve for these wounds of bias. That's PublicSource.
They cover real news from our region (greater Pittsburgh area), and they no it without a loss of fuss. PublicSource has covered the actual story behind housing instability in the region. They have audited the use of public funds and shown where the money went. They provided a super in-depth set of stories about property taxes (one of my favorite subjects in Allegeny Count--really!). They cover real estate development, community activism, art, housing, compensation, politics, transportation, economic development and more.
PublicSource exists because of our donations, because advertising doesn't really pay for news. If you've never read PublicSource before, please consider doing so today. If you've read, but never donated to PublicSource before, please consider doing so today as well.
I give these folks money and I serve on the board of directors because I value what they're doing and I value their existence in our region. You should, too. (PS: your money will be multiplied by matches right now, including money from me, so give away some of my money, please. But also, just give something, please). Thanks!
TODAY ONLY: Giveaway + gift match! We’re excited to participate in the annual #GiveBigPittsburgh event, and we’re hoping you’ll consider supporting PublicSource’s work with a gift here: https://lnkd.in/esCuby8
Why give? Simply put, when your neighbors have questions, they rely on PublicSource for in-depth local information. Here are some questions that our stories have explored so far this year:
• What happens to unhoused people when a shelter is closed?
•When aging, unmapped sewers need repairs, who pays?
•What was it like to be considered for the jury in the Tree of Life shooting case?
•With annexation “dead,” what’s next for Wilkinsburg?
•How did the state Department of Environmental Protection respond when Shell’s cracker plant repeatedly violated emissions limits?
•How did being told to “Speak English!” inspire a Pittsburgher to build a publication that celebrates local Latino culture?
•Why are two Pittsburgh high schools, three miles apart, so different for those who study and work there?
If you need another reason to support us today, all donations will be DOUBLED up to $1,000! This is a limited-time chance to have your support go even further.
BUT WAIT! There’s another reason to make a #givingtuesday gift today too. We’re offering a special giveaway. If you make a gift at GiveBigPittsburgh or on our website, you’ll be entered to win 2 tickets valued at $170 to the Glow Ball on Friday, Dec. 1! This one-of-a-kind event will be at Oakland’s iconic PAA building, illuminated for the holidays by artist Ian Brill. The tickets include food, 2 drink tickets, dancing and more. Put on your fun and festive cocktail attire and get ready to glimmer, dazzle, sparkle, and glow! Giveaway details in comments below.
Pittsburghers routinely tell us we produce reporting they want and need — but it takes reader support to keep producing it. We hope you’ll make a gift to help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for you and your neighbors. If you agree that this opportunity is too important to miss — and if you want a shot at Glow Ball tickets — just click below to make your gift now.
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