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WEBPublicSource wins four statewide journalism awards. The PublicSource staff has been honored for reporting that covers matters of critical importance in the lives of people who reside in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. We thank the judges and teams who manage these contests for their time and…. Jennie Liska, Halle Stockton and Rich Lord.
PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The new AOT law. Pennsylvania was the 47th state to adopt AOT standards with less strict criteria. According to the memo of the Pennsylvania bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thomas Murt, R-Montgomery, its goal was to allow for less restrictive treatment settings and the chance to intervene sooner “before someone becomes dangerous and tragedy strikes.”
Pittsburgh Public Schools board may add student seats
WEBJun 27, 2024 · Updated (1/25/24): The Pittsburgh Public Schools board on Wednesday passed a motion to table a resolution for appointing student board representatives, shelving it indefinitely. Board member Jamie Piotrowski said she supports amplifying student voices and the board should create a consistent program through the policy committee instead of passing a resolution.
PA’s controversial mental health law is finally getting a test run
WEBJul 5, 2022 · PA’s controversial mental health law on involuntary treatment stands to get a test run more than 3 years after its passing. The law governs assisted outpatient treatment, or AOT, a court-ordered treatment plan. Standards to qualify for AOT are lower than those needed for an involuntary 302 hospitalization. Assets via Adobe Stock.
The untold story of Pittsburgh’s water crisis and a future of $300 ...
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Introduction — The untold story of Pittsburgh’s water crisis and the likely future of $300 water bills. Oliver Morrison October 18, 2021. The water from the Allegheny River is processed at a drinking water plant in Aspinwall before it is sent to customers throughout the city of Pittsburgh. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource) “There are ...
Types of criminal homicide - PublicSource
WEBTypes of criminal homicide. First-degree murder: An intentional killing, punishable by death or mandatory life in prison without parole. A life sentence is no longer mandatory for juveniles. Second-degree murder: A killing committed during a felony, punishable for adults with mandatory life in prison without parole.
A timeline of events that led the PWSA into and out of crisis
WEBOct 21, 2021 · December 1998: Mayor Tom Murphy presents a budget that increases PWSA’s annual payments to the city from $4.8 million to $7.1 million. PWSA raised its rates on schools and hospitals to pay for it. 1999: PWSA’s water tests at 2 ppb for lead. October 2000: Sharon L. Antonucci, a contractor for PWSA., was indicted on 13 counts of mail fraud for overbilling PWSA for cleaning catch basins.
The story of a near-catastrophic failure of Pittsburgh's drinking water
WEBOct 18, 2021 · Crumbling infrastructure and failed management nearly led to a catastrophic failure in Pittsburgh’s drinking water. Oliver Morrison October 18, 2021. PWSA contractors replace a lead line on Burham St on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. PWSA has replaced more than half of the city's lead lines since 2017, including both the public and private side.
Pittsburgh's struggling schools have less experienced teachers
WEBOct 23, 2023 · In 2022, full-time teachers at PPS earned about $83,375 on average. In Pennsylvania, the average teacher’s salary was about $73,070. The district has increased the number of employees even as student enrollment has declined. In 2022, PPS employed about 4,265 people across the district of 18,510 students.
Pittsburgh students who survived sexual violence tell their stories
WEBNov 22, 2022 · THE RED ZONE. They are Pittsburgh college students and survivors of sexual violence. Here, they share their stories. Seven people detailed to PublicSource how they were violated, its effects on their well-being and what support they sought and received. Emma Folts and Mila Sanina November 22, 2022.