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The poll shows County Treasurer John Weinstein and City Controller Michael Lamb are in a pitched battle for the lead. Chris Potter reports state Rep. Sara Innamorato is in third. wesa.fm/politics-gover…
While the number of home loans given increased, Jillian Forstadt reports only 7% of all dollars loaned in 2021 went to residents in Pittsburgh’s majority-Black neighborhoods, while 90.3% went to majority-white neighborhoods. wesa.fm/economy-busine…
In his May 28 visit to Heinz Hall, Bill O'Driscoll reports Porter will front a five-piece band and perform songs from throughout his career, including tunes from “Kinky Boots” and 10 songs from his forthcoming album, “The Black Mona Lisa.” wesa.fm/arts-sports-cu…
Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists have identified a new species that lived more than 300-million years ago. Sarah Boden reports fossils of Melanedaphodon provide an early example of a land vertebrate with teeth adapted for eating plants. wesa.fm/health-science…
At Pitt, Adam Lowenstein is a professor of English and Film and Media Studies. Bill O'Driscoll reports he’s internationally recognized for his focus on horror films and their cultural impact. wesa.fm/arts-sports-cu…
Older adults of color who don’t qualify for supplemental Medicaid insurance experience more cost related barriers to care than white peers which can create worse health outcomes. I talk w/ Pitt Public Health's Eric T. Roberts at 9A & 730P on 90.5 WESA & wesa.fm/confluence
Also Marylee Williams talks with Mary Louise Kelly about Mary Louise Kelly's memoir about balancing work, life and family: “Not quite sure what I was writing or where this was going to land, and it ended up being writing a year of my life in real time."
Allegheny County will receive $10 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four new electric buses as part of an effort to improve local air quality. Jillian Forstadt reports the buses will serve PRT routes in the Mon Valley. wesa.fm/development-tr…
Tai is beginning to make a name nationally as a magician who goes beyond sleight of hand, card tricks and mind reading. Rather, Bill O'Driscoll reports magical elements are weaved into a show combining audience interactions, monologue and performance art. wesa.fm/arts-sports-cu…
A growing number of states – including Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Massachusetts – are using tax forms to point people toward lower-cost health coverage available through state insurance marketplaces. Sarah Boden has the details: wesa.fm/2023-04-11/a-s…