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CBS News
28-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
More than 40,000 people in Pittsburgh had their medical debt erased. Here's who qualified.
More than 40,000 people in Pittsburgh will soon learn their medical debt has been erased. Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson said more than 43,000 Pittsburgh residents have had $58 million in medical debt cleared thanks to the city's partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a non-profit organization in Boston that works to end medical debt. The organization said it has helped relieve more than $20.3 billion in medical debt. Wilson said in a news release on Monday that "this milestone" comes after legislation that authorized Pittsburgh to contract with Undue Medical Debt to identify and erase qualifying medical debt held by city residents. "I'm thrilled to partner with the City of Pittsburgh on this transformative medical debt relief initiative that will bring much-needed good news to thousands of residents," Undue Medical Debt President and CEO Allison Sesso said in Wilson's news release. "Medical debt is both a financial and emotional burden that forces families to make difficult decisions and often prevents patients from getting the care they need." To qualify, Pittsburgh residents had to have a household income no higher than 400% of the federal poverty level or have medical debt equal to 5% of their annual income. There was no application process, as qualified residents were found through hospitals, health care providers and debt collectors. Pittsburghers will begin getting letters with details this week. "No one should be burdened simply because they got sick. Relieving this debt will have a significant impact on the lives of many Pittsburghers," Wilson said in the news release.
CBS News
28-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Brighton Heights residents frustrated after multiple water main breaks
It's common to see a water main break in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood, and residents told KDKA they're sick and tired of going without water. People like Milo Boscardin, who lives on California Avenue, have been talking about water for a long time. "It's just like electricity, you know, you don't think about it until you don't have it, and then you realize how much you depend on it," Boscardin said. "You want to wash the dishes, you need water. You've got pets, you've got to give them water." The problem is that they're usually without it due to a water main break in the 16-to-20-inch pipe at Woods Run and Brighton roads, which distributes water to much of the neighborhood. Boscardin said he has lost water for hours to days dozens of times through the years, and at least three times so far this year. "It's ridiculous," Boscardin said. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Water told KDKA to help in the future when there's a break or routine work, it is looking at ways to permanently open some valves to make sure there are additional routes for water to flow through the neighborhood. Pittsburgh Councilman Bobby Wilson of District 1, which represents Brighton Heights, said work should start as soon as the end of this week. "People deserve good, fresh, clean water, and that wasn't happening," Wilson said. He said action should have been taken earlier. "We won't fully see if this is going to be a solution until it's fully enacted," Wilson said. Boscardin and his neighbors hope it will make a difference. "This is summertime, in the winter, it's always worse. So, they really need to fix it and fix it right, get it done, bite the bullet, get it done," Boscardin said. Pittsburgh Water also said it is looking to improve communication with the greater neighborhood when there's a break.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Events planned across TN to celebrate Free Fishing Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee will soon celebrate a day of free fishing for residents and visitors alike. For children ages 15 or younger, the festivities will continue for even longer. The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, June 7. All residents and visitors can fish for free without a license in Tennessee's public waters. Children aged 15 or younger will be able to continue free fishing for the entire week through Friday, June 13. Pigeon River in East TN stocked with 10,000 walleye after Hurricane Helene concerns The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, partner organizations, and communities across the state will hold special events to celebrate the day and encourage youth participation in fishing. Loudon will hold a fishing tournament at Riverside Park with prizes on offer for anglers of all ages. Free Fishing Day events for children will be held in Lenoir City and Clinton. Click here for a full list of locations and details. Free Fishing Day applies to all public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Little River Road, the Spur to temporarily closed in June for maintenance The event was renamed in honor of longtime TWRA employee Bobby Wilson in 2023. He retired in 2022 after more than 40 years of service. Wilson served in the Fisheries Division for 35 years, before being named TWRA Deputy Director in 2015 and Executive Director in 2020. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
