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Clairton Explosion, ICE Raids Emiliano’s & Stuff To Do in Pittsburgh

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An explosion at Clairton Coke Works in the Mon Valley killed and injured workers yesterday. We're talking about what we know and what questions still remain. Plus, we're sharing ways to support your neighbors as ICE raids pick up in the region and celebrating something we think Pittsburgh does surprisingly well.

Notes and references from today’s show:

  • Explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works leaves one dead, one missing, 10 hurt [PublicSource]
  • ICE Arrests in Pittsburgh Are Up. Here's What To Know [City Cast Pittsburgh]
    • Spanish-language version available here
    • ICE Returns to Emiliano's restaurants, detains 16 workers after aborted June sting [PublicSource]
    • On the ground with volunteers tracking ICE across the Pittsburgh region [PublicSource]
    • Help Emiliano's Reopen and Support Staff [GoFundMe]
    • Support Tepache Staff [GoFundMe]
    • A Love Letter to Music Listings [The Atlantic]

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