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Once assaulted over his identity, Riverview school board president stood with immigrant community

Antonio Paris joined the board after being targeted as a gay, Black man. Last month, when ICE agents detained an elementary school father, he...

Talk of ICE activity around schools prompts advocacy and a walkout

Reports of an immigration-related arrest brought observers to Wilkinsburg schools and Westinghouse High, while Allderdice students left early and marched to express anti-ICE sentiment. “Pittsburgh's...

People over plows: A call for urgent investment in Pittsburgh’s Black women

 January snow revealed one of the city’s needs, but the region has had clear evidence, since 2019, of another: a vast gap in quality...

Can Pittsburgh’s arts scene wow incoming NFL Draft fans?

Ahead of the April NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, some — but not all — of the city’s arts venues are looking to cash in...

Oakland danger zone sees safety upgrades, and community wants more

Users of the thrice-deadly Terrace Street area have gotten the ears of Pittsburgh officials, UPMC and Pitt. Now they hope to build on the...

Maps: Pittsburgh has more decaying homes than it can demolish

The city saw a three-year surge in demolitions of abandoned structures, but the federal funds are gone and disrepair is again outrunning the wrecking...

Before we talk about Pittsburgh media’s future, how about some deep listening?

Pittsburgh has a great opportunity to transform its news coverage. It will become a missed opportunity if it does not center community voices as...

UPMC to give Pittsburgh $10 million for new ambulances

The announcement arrives as the city fights off snow with a faltering truck fleet, and follows many attempts by mayors to squeeze funds from...

Why Pittsburgh’s snow plow fleet broke down during the storm of the decade

“Underinvestment over many, many years” led to Sunday’s breakdowns, a city councilor said. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign...

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County declare emergencies after snow storm

Moments before a snow plow came through in Polish Hill, a covering of snow quiets the landscape, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Stephanie...

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