Pittsburgh Explainer

Inclusionary Zoning Becomes Permanent In Lawrenceville, Some City Officials Eye Expansion Jun 28, 2021

On today’s program: Inclusionary zoning, which requires some developments to create affordable housing units, will be a permanent requirement in Lawrenceville following a pilot project. Now, city leaders look to other parts of Pittsburgh; a public health and filmmaking collaboration looks at mental health among teenagers during the pandemic; and businesses across the state are deciding if to require their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

June 12-18 Explained: Election Law Changes, UPMC's Hospital Costs & A Plan To Outsource Medicaid Services Jun 18, 2021

On this week's Explainer: Sam Dunklau on GOP efforts to change the state's election laws; Sarah Boden on what it costs for care at UPMC Presbyterian; and Kate Giammarise discusses concerns among some lawmakers over a proposal to outsource some Medicaid services.

June 5-11 Explained: DA Zappala Could Face Ethics Charges, PPS Wants A Relationship With Ed Gainey & New Unemployment System Launches Jun 11, 2021

District Attorney Stephen Zappala could face ethics charges; Pittsburgh Public Schools hopes to find an ally in presumptive mayor-elect Ed Gainey; and Pennsylvania's upgraded unemployment system had a rocky start.

Summer In The City: A Special Episode Of Pittsburgh Explainer Jun 04, 2021

Summer has arrived in Pittsburgh and we’ve asked a handful of residents to share their favorite foods, events and activities this season in the city.

May 22-28 Explained: Parnell Waffles On 2020 Election, Dems Intro Fracking Bills & Land Banks Await Help May 28, 2021

Republican Sean Parnell goes back and forth about an audit of 2020's election results; a bill in the state House would make it easier to revitalize main streets; and Democratic state Senators are pushing to increasing accountability for natural gas companies.

Bonus Episode: Land & Power Wins Regional Murrow May 21, 2021

May 15-21 Explained: Primary Results, Roadblocks Getting Meals To Schoolchildren & Vaccinating Non-English Speakers May 21, 2021

This week on Pittsburgh Explainer: an analysis of local primary election results, an investigation into why $1 billion in food aid for families was delayed and a look at the unique challenges of getting non-English speakers vaccinated against COVID-19.

May 8-14 Explained: The Candidates And Issues On Your Primary Ballot May 14, 2021

From Pittsburgh's mayoral and council races to what those statewide ballot initiatives really mean, this week's Pittsburgh Explainer talks with political reporters from around Pennsylvania about what you can expect at the ballot box next week.

May 1-7 Explained: COVID Mitigations Relaxed, School Board Races & Tree Of Life Redesign May 07, 2021

Host Liz Reid talks with education reporter Sarah Schneider about the upcoming Pittsburgh Public Schools board races; health and science reporter Sarah Boden on upcoming COVID-19 mitigation changes; and arts and culture reporter Bill O'Driscoll on the future of the Tree of Life Synagogue.

April 24-30 Explained: GOP Vaccine Hesitancy, PPS's Busing Quagmire & PGH Mayor's Race Gets Heated Apr 30, 2021

On this week's Explainer: WITF's Brett Sholtis on a push to get conservative voters vaccinated in Pa.; Government and accountability editor Chris Potter brings the latest on Pittsburgh's mayoral race; and education reporter Sarah Schneider says students are coming back to classrooms, but a bus shortage could complicate their return.

April 17-23 Explained: Activism After Chauvin Verdict, County Police Oversight & Blight 'Deconstruction' Apr 23, 2021

Black activists react to the Chauvin verdict, a proposal for a county-wide police review board moves forward, and the city aims to deconstruct homes instead of tearing them down.

April 10-16 Explained: Who's Running For Pittsburgh Mayor, The Vaccine Distribution Process & An Affordable Housing Lawsuit Apr 16, 2021

A look at the candidates who hope to be Pittsburgh's next mayor and how they plan to change the city; what it takes to get the vaccine to providers; and legal challenges to a city affordable housing law.

Bonus Episode: WESA Hosts Pittsburgh Mayoral Debate Apr 14, 2021

WESA and the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation hosted a debate among four Democratic candidates for the office of Mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 13.

April 3-9 Explained: More Vaccine Eligibility, Eviction Law Changes & News At A PA Detention Center Apr 09, 2021

On this week's show: vaccine eligibility expands for Pennsylvanians; an update on a state detention center; and the latest changes to the city's eviction moratorium.

March 27-April 2 Explained: Biden's Infrastructure Plan, Policing Under Peduto & Vaccine Eligibility Apr 02, 2021

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March 20-26 Explained: Solidarity With Asian Americans, Unemployment Turmoil & PA's Solar Future Mar 26, 2021

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March 13-19 Explained: Vaccines For Prisoners, Help For Restaurants & Fetterman On Fracking Mar 19, 2021

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March 6-12 Explained: Isolation In Nursing Homes, Paid Sick Leave & Pittsburgh Politics Mar 12, 2021

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Feb. 27-March 5 Explained: Vaccinating Educators, Port Authority's Future & Fossil Fuels In PA Mar 05, 2021

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Feb. 20-26 Explained: Labor’s Mayoral Endorsements, Fracking Waste & An Affordable House Quagmire Feb 26, 2021

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