North Braddock Network

The North Braddock community news platform is maintained by residents for community engagement.

[PennEnvironment @PennEnvironment]

Braddock already carries some of the highest cancer and asthma rates in the region - and residents worry U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's proposed hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson Plant will make it worse. @BreatheProject https://t.co/ZMot9q2cFO

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

🔴 LIVE NOW: ACHD is hosting a public meeting on the proposed hot strip mill at Nippon/U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works.
This mill would increase air pollution by about 43% in a community that’s already overburdened.
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/KRUwuaZUVT

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

A fresh coat of paint on Braddock’s Edgar Thomson plant won’t erase years of pollution.
And it doesn’t change what a proposed hot strip mill would bring: a projected 43% increase in PM2.5 in the heart of Braddock.

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

Kids in Braddock shouldn't have to breathe 40% more of the tiny particles that harm their growing bodies (PM2.5). That's what a proposed hot strip mill at Nippon / U.S. Steel's Edgar Thomson Works would bring. Protect the children. Clean the air.

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

🔴 LIVE NOW: Watch the Allegheny County Health Department's public hearing on Nippon Steel's (formerly U.S. Steel) proposed hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson Works.
https://t.co/9yv9vZNH40

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

The Nippon/ US Steel public hearing getting underway in Braddock. 77 people have signed up to speak!

[TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN]

Steve Breaston, Woodland Hills. WPIAL championship appearance in 2001. His senior year, he rushed for over 1,700 yards, averaging over 11 yards per carry. Also in his senior year, he was involved in 33 touchdowns either rushing, passing or punt returns. He went on to play for the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. This is 25 championship players in the last 25 years. Who could be the next generation of future stars at this year's WPIAL championship games? Follow our coverage and get your tickets at https://t.co/Lu3C6hf6Wk #ThisIsHSFootball

[TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN]

Ryan Mundy, Woodland Hills. WPIAL championship appearance in 2001. He set Woodland Hills’ record of 54 receptions and caught 26 passes and 14 touchdowns. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and Chicago Bears. This is 25 championship players in the last 25 years. Who could be the next generation of future stars at this year's WPIAL championship games? Follow our coverage and get your tickets at https://t.co/Lu3C6hf6Wk #ThisIsHSFootball

[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @PittsburghPG]

Fired Woodland Hills superintendent seeks reinstatement | Read the story at the link in our bio

[North Braddock Network @NBraddockNet]

North Braddock's trick or treat is Oct. 31, 5-7 PM. Have a safe and fun holiday night. Happy Halloween!

[TribLive.com @TribLIVE]

Braddock Hills, with almost no sidewalks, works on new navigation plan

https://t.co/L2WJ5VcCvm

[100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA @KDKARadio]

Tense meeting in Braddock over new strip mill leaves residents frustrated. @RobPratte Saturday morning @KDKARadio https://t.co/YqulzdWx7i

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

Around 120 Braddock residents attended the Allegheny County Health Department public meeting on the proposed hot strip mill at Nippon/U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works last night.
Many asked thoughtful questions about what more pollution would mean for their neighborhood, including a projected 43% increase in PM2.5 in the heart of Braddock.
The biggest question in the room: how can we ask an overburdened community to take on even more pollution?

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

A huge plume of smoke rose from Nippon/U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock yesterday. We don’t know what happened, but does it look like an explosion? 👀

Ask yourself: Does Nippon/U.S. Steel deserve an air permit for a new hot strip mill?

[Justin Vellucci @JVTheTrib]

"It's time to stand up."

At #EradicateHate summit in Downtown @Pittsburgh, Rev. Glenn Germany — who survived a gunman's attack at his @NBraddockNet church in 2024 — stole the show when he rose mid-panel to share his story. @TribLIVE

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[Social Security OIG @TheSSAOIG]

A North Braddock resident was federally indicted for theft of public money and misuse of Social Security benefits. #SocialSecurityFraud #FederalIndictment #FraudAwareness #SocialSecurity Read more: https://t.co/lsbxV4Akc9

[Senator Nick Pisciottano @SenPisciottano]

This weekend, my office joined North Braddock for their fall festival. It was a beautiful day to connect with our neighbors and share about the services my office can provide.

[Breathe Project @BreatheProject]

Kids in Braddock shouldn't have to breathe 40% more of the tiny particles that harm their growing bodies (PM2.5). That's what a proposed hot strip mill at Nippon / U.S. Steel's Edgar Thomson Works would bring. Protect the children. Clean the air.

[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @PittsburghPG]

From a North Braddock church to a north Germany concentration camp, survivors highlight Day 1 of Eradicate Hate summit https://t.co/RCNNIAmxAa