A slide show that chronicles the winter expedition of two bus loads of Pittsburghers to the ’Forward on Climate’ rally in DC on Feb. 17 is now available. This slide show is a companion to the 6-minute video produced by Michael Badges-Canning. As a reminder of what the DC rally was about, readers may also wish to view a well-done BBC documentary “Earth Under Water”

Allegheny County Council has unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on the role of UPMC in the communities that it serves, including its non-profit status and tax-exempt properties.

5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 5
Gold Room, 4th Floor
Allegheny County Courthouse
436 Grant Street?
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

According to the Post-Gazette: Barney Oursler, the executive director of Pittsburgh United, estimated that UPMC avoids paying more than $200 million in annual property taxes as a result of its nonprofit status. He urged county council to take a hard look at how what he called “a $10 billion global enterprise” carried out its charitable responsibilities.

If unable to attend, you may post your questions and comments HERE.

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