A provision shoehorned into state legislation has overruled Pittsburgh code that effectively barred bull riding since 1992. A senator is trying to restore the city’s powers, but a show is set for January. The post Are the bulls coming to Pittsburgh? Lobbyists and state preemption may allow the city’s first bull riding show in decades. appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

It takes Mark Steidl about two hours from awakening for their nurse to get them ready to face the world, campaign as a disability and LGBT rights activist, work in technical support for a company that makes communication devices — and even, this summer, co-write an opera.  The post Mark can’t talk independently, but co-wrote — and stars in — a new opera appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

The stodgy structure at 200 Ross St. will go from the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s hands to those of ACTION-Housing, which will pay nearly $4 million and spend much more to convert it to affordable housing and offices. The post From ‘upsetting’ to affordable: Historic former home of steelmaker and city agencies heading for rebirth as housing appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

An ad funded by a conservative super PAC claims Sen. Casey is responsible for Philadelphia's "Sanctuary City" policy but fails to make clear his role. The post Spot Check: Republican PAC ad ties Casey to sanctuary cities with little evidence appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

Doulas provide reproductive health support during life’s most critical moments, which can range from when someone is trying to conceive, to giving birth, to deciding to end a pregnancy. The post Changes in abortion access are shifting how doulas help patients appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

“We cannot cut our way to a balanced budget,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said Tuesday. “We’re not going to drastically cut critical services that the people of this county rely on.” The post Innamorato eyes property tax hike to balance Allegheny County budget appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

Election Day is Nov. 5. In every Pennsylvania county, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide races for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Allegheny County will also cast votes for two congressional seats, three state Senate seats and 21 state House seats. The county, and its politically diverse […] The post Allegheny County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

Election Day is Nov. 5. In every Pennsylvania county, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide races for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Beaver County will also cast votes for a congressional race, a state Senate race and three state House races. The county is part of the […] The post Beaver County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

Election Day is Nov. 5. In every Pennsylvania county, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide races for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Armstrong County will also cast votes for a congressional race, a state Senate race and two state House races. In the 15th Congressional District, which […] The post Armstrong County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more

Election Day is Nov. 5. In every Pennsylvania county, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide races for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. Fayette County will also cast votes for a congressional race and two state House races. The county is part of the 14th Congressional District, which […] The post Fayette County voter guide 2024: Who’s on the ballot? appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more ..read more