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While community organizers would like to see even broader language access, they want to start on the Red Line.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: The medical director of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania discusses what’s it’s like offering abortions in the region, including to patients traveling from states where these services are restricted; after an immigration court in Pittsburgh closed, Casa San Jose joins us to discuss what’s next for those with immigration hearings; and our Good Question! series looks into how the Mexican War Streets got its name.
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Casa San Jose fears more undocumented Pittsburghers are losing their path to citizenship without a local immigration court.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: State Sen. Jay Costa explains why he takes issue with the Republican party’s election audit and calls for bipartisanship on issues including hate crimes and campaign finance reform; Casa San Jose is planning to move into a new building in Beechview, which executive director Monica Ruiz says will result in more space for community-oriented programming; and a look at the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, an activist whose work is recounted in a new book from University of Pittsburgh Professor Keisha Blain.
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The Wolf administration announced a $5 million grant program Tuesday for groups working to educate people about the effectiveness of the vaccines. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to qualifying non-profit, childcare and educational organizations.
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On today’s program: The process for reimbursing state lawmakers for per diem spending has come under scrutiny, but those same lawmakers have done little to increase oversight; a bill will be heard this week in the House Transportation Committee seeks to allow undocumented residents to apply for drivers licenses in the commonwealth; and how the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is trying to engage with visitors and community members regarding a controversial diorama that’s been on exhibit for over 100 years
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Despite ample supply of the COVID-19 vaccine, accessibility remains an issue, particularly for people with limited English skills.
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On today’s program: The state’s Turnpike Commission votes in public, but a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation found its meetings last, on average, 12 minutes with little discussion among commissioners, which frustrates some state legislators; while COVID-19 vaccinations are more accessible than ever, language barriers still create difficulties; and the Penguins are in the first round of playoffs, and will compete against the New York Islanders tonight.
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On today's program: Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald reflects on how prepared the county was for the COVID-19 pandemic when it hit Pennsylvania…
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UPMC Partners With Community Organizations To Vaccinate Seniors From At-Risk PopulationsUPMC has begun administering the COVID-19 vaccine to people who are 65 and older.The hospital system partnered with organizations that serve high-risk…