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Springdale, which is 97% white, has a 287(g) agreement deputizing their police to work with ICE — leading to an arrest last month. Residents and activists call for a change as most county towns and the county itself have adopted noncooperation policies. buff.ly/WXPaM0Y

Shell Polymers Monaca, the petrochemical plant in Beaver County, has emitted harmful nitrogen oxide above legal levels for almost three years without any clear enforcement action from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. buff.ly/I2bhzux

More efficient transmission tech and "virtual power plants" — networks of smart appliances, electric vehicle chargers and solar panels — incentivized in Dem-backed bills to meet rising energy demands of data centers. (From the Pennsylvania Capital-Star) buff.ly/LgvKBJy

A class-action lawsuit filed in Minnesota federal court challenges Operation PARRIS — the federal government's efforts to detain lawfully resettled refugees. As the legal battle continues, Pittsburgh advocates are preparing those at risk of detention. buff.ly/dBQSzQn

As the Trump administration moves to terminate refugee status of individuals lawfully resettled in the United States, Pittsburgh resettlement agencies recommend downloading the “Ready Now!” app for emergency communications in the event of a detention. buff.ly/dBQSzQn

Final stop. Wednesday 5pm in Oakmont at Local Remedy Brewing. 7 town halls in 7 days ends here — and we want you in the room. Give your feedback and input on local journalism. Free registration: buff.ly/L8XONsr

It’s Sunshine Week! Transparency matters — public records & open government keep leaders accountable. Public Source brings you vital reporting on health, housing, education & more. Help us reach our $15K goal by March 31! Donate here: buff.ly/lqnIMLf

Hey Carnegie! You Have the Floor tomorrow, March 17 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library. We want to hear from you — what do you need from local news and how can journalism better serve you? Sign up today and share your perspective. buff.ly/L8XONsr

You Have the Floor — Virtual edition: Join us online Wednesday, March 18 from 12 – 1 p.m. and share your perspective on how local news can better serve you and the region. We're all ears. Sign up today: buff.ly/L8XONsr

Our newsroom is challenging the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office decision to redact deputy names in response to a request under the state Right-to-Know Law. Knowing who police officers are is a critical element of government transparency. buff.ly/a7XSlPt

Public Source annually analyzes payroll data for Pittsburgh Public Schools. This year: a 4.4% increase in salaries and overtime and no furloughs, but persistent gender wage gaps. Most teachers live outside the city. buff.ly/HSRvL6o

Carnegie, Tuesday 5:30pm. You Have the Floor at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library. One of our last stops, and a great chance to add your voice to local journalism — come close out the town hall series with us. Free registration: buff.ly/L8XONsr

Primary voting for governor, Congress and much of the Pennsylvania legislature is on May 19 — and each chamber is narrowly divided. Do you know who’s on the ballot? Check out Allegheny County’s midterm ballot. buff.ly/Lwvc99I

To increase transparency for taxpayers, Public Source annually asks governments in the region to provide payroll info. In 2025 and 2026 the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office declined to disclose the names of many deputies. We’ve appealed those redactions. buff.ly/a7XSlPt

East Liberty Monday lunch hour — You Have the Floor at Catapult Greater Pittsburgh. Come add your perspective to our community town hall series. Free, limited capacity. Register: buff.ly/L8XONsr

New to Pittsburgh? Long-timer, but looking to engage more deeply? Hear from community voices and learn about what’s happening in the region with our free, independent, fact-checked journalism delivered straight to your inbox. buff.ly/cnaoQz4

FIRST PERSON: "I wanted an easy way to get clear and transparent data about police misconduct investigations — something Mt. Lebanon currently does not provide to the public." Feeling targeted by parking police, a law student took on bureaucracy. buff.ly/8dhMD72

Bellevue, Sunday at noon. We're at Tavern Pizza and the floor is yours. What does your neighborhood need from local journalism? Come talk. Register (space is limited but tickets are free): buff.ly/L8XONsr

Already short of financial wiggle room, Mayor Corey O’Connor says the city’s budget is worse than previously thought — to the tune of $30 to $40 million. Employee healthcare, retiree health care and bridge upkeep face major shortfalls. buff.ly/U7wGdao

“Over the last few years, there’s been a nice growth of residential in general. That was the piece we were always missing to have a healthy balance.” Housing rebounds Downtown, in Strip as office development flatlines. buff.ly/dPQxiXZ