Jason Phox
Newsroom Production AssistantI am a senior at Clarion University studying Integrated Journalism. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and enjoy covering Pittsburgh-related news. When not conducting interviews or research for a story, I enjoy reading comic books, playing video games and photography. As cheesy as it sounds, I love journalism and learning about people and events happing around the city!
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: Disinformation and misinformation could play a role in the upcoming November election, what work is being done to combat it; an emergency home is opening in Pittsburgh to offer shelter for victims of sex trafficking; and breaking down the Jan. 6 hearings in the U.S. House Today’s guests include: David Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security; Theresa Holden, executive director of Refuge for Women Pittsburgh; David Harris, WESA legal analyst, University of Pittsburgh School of Law professor. -
On today’s episode of The Confluence: The Hear Foundation, a nonprofit, launches in Pittsburgh with the mission of reducing gun violence and the fallout from these incidents; how Allegheny County is addressing the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness which is at a 12-year high; and with a new ethane cracker plant opening, how might it impact regional waterways. Today’s guests include: Leon Ford, CEO, Leon Ford Speaks; and Gabriel Krivosh, Senior Manager, Services for Adults Experiencing Homelessness. -
On today’s episode of The Confluence: A 2010 law mandates schools and law enforcement to have a cooperative agreement but Pittsburgh Public Schools and the city’s police bureau haven’t met this requirement; legislation moving through Harrisburg could restrict what public records those incarcerated can request; and what the community near the new Shell plant thinks of the ethane cracker.Today’s guests include: Charlie Wolfson, enterprise reporter PublicSource; and John Hargreaves, volunteer director for the PA Prison Society. -
On today’s episode of The Confluence: The regional library system is welcoming a new leader to the helm; and a local pastor tells us about his congregation’s efforts to seek reparations and build relationships with other churches during Juneteenth. Today’s guests include: Rev. Dr. Dale Snyder with Bethel AME Church; and Andrew Medlar, president and director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. -
The Steel City has been woven into superhero plotlines and other comics by big publishers like DC Comics and Marvel. -
Garden Dreams Urban Farm and Nursery is expected to grow as many as 40,000 seedlings annually. -
More than two dozen Pennsylvania natives or athletes who call the commonwealth home will compete in the games, including three raised in Pittsburgh. -
A new organization through Chatham University connects Pennsylvania’s grain producers and processors. The Commonwealth Grains Community program will provide local bakers, millers, and brewers a chance to network and share idea -
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