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Timeline: First half of 2026 brings more research cuts to Pitt

A timeline of federal higher ed changes and responses by Pittsburgh-area colleges and universities. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh...

Childcare’s high cost, low supply pushes Pittsburgh families to get creative

Southwestern Pennsylvania households struggle to find affordable care for kids. A hybrid worker, a homeschooler, a nanny and a former daycare worker talk about...

As patients turn to AI, Pittsburgh’s mental health providers adapt

The use of AI chatbots for mental health support is growing faster than research and professional guidance. Some local providers are embracing the technology...

Pittsburgh’s summer of teen restrictions raises transparency questions

Fears of “teen takeovers” changed access to some public spaces for Pittsburgh’s youth this summer. City officials are tight-lipped about how these decisions were...

Decision on charges in Daphy Michel’s death, after release by ICE, in DA’s hands

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has completed its investigation of the March death of the Charleroi resident from Haiti, and the decision on whether...

New tax figures complicate the picture of the NFL Draft’s $177M impact

A week after an economic impact study estimated a regional boost, city and county figures show gains in hotel tax revenue, declines in parking...

Pittsburgh groups teach AI skills, including when not to use them

The push reflects growing concern that people without trusted guidance could be more vulnerable to scams, misinformation and widening inequities. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an...

How Homewood is sustaining itself after decades of disinvestment

In Homewood, business challenges, hidden history and a music tradition show what it takes for a community to endure. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent...

‘Let’s depoliticize it’: Commission recommends routine property assessments in Allegheny County

After years of irregular and contentious property assessments, commission members on Wednesday voiced support for routine property reassessments in Allegheny County and the state. “Pittsburgh's...

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...

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