Episode Details

Have businesses actually stopped giving out plastic bags since a citywide ban went into effect? A new report from PennEnvironment provides a first look at compliance rates. Plus, a new documentary looks at the Black birthing experience in Pittsburgh – at the same time the state is expanding access to doulas. And it turns out our city has a high percentage of pranksters (at least according to one study).

We always cite our sources:

• Pittsburgh was rated the top Prankster City in the U.S. by casino.org
• PennEnvironment studied whether businesses are complying with Pittsburgh’s plastic bag ban
• TribLive looked into the ban’s rollout and enforcement
• We discussed the plastic bag ban – and the effectiveness of similar measures – on City Cast Pittsburgh
• WESA reported on state efforts to expand doula access
• Learn more about PA’s Momnibus Package
• Get tickets to Her Dreams: A Story of the Future of Black Birth this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

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