Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is facing a devastating funding shortfall that could result in service cuts impacting over 100,000 daily riders, including some of the region’s most vulnerable populations. If the state legislature […]
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Sustainable Pittsburgh executive director to depart at end of year
(Pittsburgh, PA) – Sustainable Pittsburgh executive director Joylette Portlock, Ph.D., has announced she is stepping down at the end of 2024 after six years at the helm. Succeeding founding executive […]
Sustainability Practitioners Network Event on Social Equity: Post-Event Recap
The Sustainability Practitioners Network held a successful event focusing on the theme of environmental sustainability and social equity. The gathering brought together sustainability professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders from various […]
Decarb Digest: Equitable Workforce Development
In our February 23 SPI edition, we continued our coverage of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Decarb Digest, delving into Section 5, titled “Equitable Workforce Development.” Workforce development programs aim to enhance our […]
Call for collaborators: State of Black Pittsburgh Report
The Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh are teaming up to establish a new Policy and Research Committee. This collaborative effort aims […]
Decarb Digest: Secure Federal Investment, Centering Equity
In the upcoming editions of our Sustainable Pittsburgh Insider (SPI), we are excited to highlight each of the seven sections within Sustainable Pittsburgh’s latest resource, the Decarb Digest. This web feature […]
