by PublicSource
As we close out 2021, we look back on a year of upheaval, recovery, fresh starts and frustrations.
Pittsburgh has seen major changes: A new mayor. A new “normal” for students, workers and just about everyone as the pandemic spread through its second year. Even a newly announced owner for the Penguins as the team skates ahead with a development deal that residents hope can benefit a community scarred by the team’s former home.
Ongoing problems have remained. Inequities, forgotten communities, residents struggling to just keep the heat on. And through all of this, we’ve also heard stories of resilience and hope.
Our team has responded by getting out and telling stories. There are memories to cherish, plenty of things we hope stay in 2021 and a record of journalism that captures what a year unlike any other meant for Pittsburgh.
As we look to the new year, we want to share some of our favorite pieces from the past 12 months.
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