Funding For Schools And Mental Health, Plus New River Trails

On this week's Friday news roundup, the team discusses a massive infusion of cash for schools and mental health programs in Pittsburgh (including a few dollars from philanthropist, writer, and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott); a new plan for recreation along Pittsburgh’s rivers; and plenty of options for what to do this weekend. 

As always, the Friday roundup is powered by great Pittsburgh journalism. This week, check out:

• Julia Felton from the Trib: https://triblive.com/local/pressley-ridge-receives-10-million-gift-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/
• The journalists at South Pittsburgh Reporter: https://www.sopghreporter.com/story/2022/03/22/news/steel-smiling-secures-grant-to-help-scale-and-deepen-the-impact-of-its-work-connecting-community-members-to-mental-health-support/21731.html
• Oliver Morrison from PublicSource: https://www.publicsource.org/allegheny-county-school-districts-covid-relief-funding-esser/
• Kiley Koscinski at WESA: https://www.wesa.fm/development-transportation/2022-03-29/246-8-million-plan-would-complete-loop-of-trails-and-parks-along-pittsburghs-downtown-riverfronts

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