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Liberty Avenue shows how Bloomfield changed — and where it could go next

How shifting demographics, stalled development and new businesses are reshaping Bloomfield’s main corridor. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign...

Can AI streamline government in Pittsburgh’s smaller suburbs?

While Pittsburgh and Allegheny County experiment with AI tools, many of the townships and boroughs in which most area residents live don’t yet have...

State to explore consolidation of Duquesne, McKeesport schools

The troubled Duquesne district, long without a high school, now has a “potential partner” just across the Monongahela River. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent...

Cyclospora: What you should know about the diarrhea bug

With at least one Allegheny County person hospitalized from the diarrhea-inducing cyclospora parasite, Pittsburgh-area physicians and health officials are recommending safeguards, but not panic. “Pittsburgh's...

My parents’ premature deaths made public health a personal reality

In 2022, I gave voice to Pittsburgh’s stark disparities through a public performance. Shortly after, I lost both my parents – and I saw...

Monroeville library Pride Month display puts regional fight over LGBTQ+ books back in focus

The dispute follows a series of high-profile regional clashes since 2021 over books, displays and library policies. Here’s where a half dozen book battles...

Report: Pa. faces a choice to limit gambling addiction quickly or preserve revenue

Pennsylvania’s nation-leading online gambling industry brings in billions, but also contributes to a growing addiction problem, according to a report to legislators. Should the...

Allegheny County, Pittsburgh nix Friday events, but smoke may clear Saturday

Air tainted by wildfires, which moved into the region Thursday, has made outdoor activity hazardous across Pennsylvania. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom...

Cooling center needs likely to rise in Pittsburgh

The city’s standard handful of cooling centers, which close at 7 p.m., may not be enough as heat waves become more frequent. Activists are...

Pitt brings new dorm plan to Pittsburgh’s planners

A proposed nine-story building at Fifth and Ruskin avenues would add 420 dormitory beds as the University of Pittsburgh looks to break main campus...

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