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New Pitt Dorm Plan Goes Before City Planners

The University of Pittsburgh has shared its vision for a nine-story, 450-bed dorm on Fifth Avenue with the City Planning Commission. It would house first-year students and be the university's first new brand new dorm since 2013. Pitt had to put up students in a Hampton Inn last year when a record number of freshmen enrolled. [🔒 Business Times / City Planning Commission / City Cast Pittsburgh ]

Medicaid Can Now Cover Abortions in PA

The Commonwealth Court overturned a decades-long ban on using Medicaid funds for abortions earlier this year, but PA's Attorney General Dave Sunday appealed the ruling and the court's order was automatically paused. A judge lifted the ban last week, allowing Medicaid patients to access coverage while the case makes its way through the state Supreme Court. [WESA]

Pedestrian Deaths Down For Third Year

The number of people killed while walking has dropped in PA and nationally since 2022, but it's still higher than it was at the start of the pandemic. Learn about Pittsburgh's efforts to reduce traffic-related deaths through a global initiative called “Vision Zero.” [🔒 Post-Gazette / City Cast Pittsburgh]

Need for Cooling Centers Expected to Rise

The city has activated six cooling centers during various heat waves this year, but it may need to do more to help residents find relief as intense heat becomes a regular part of Pittsburgh summers. [Public Source]

• Other options? Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh built a map of additional free places and shady spots to stay cool, including libraries across the region. [Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh]