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LGBTQ+ healthcare experiences inconsistent, lack some services for transgender Pittsburghers

Coley Alston, program director of Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, sits for a portrait in their office on Monday, March 6, 2023, in East Liberty....

Allegheny County’s first season with two ‘low-barrier’ shelters included wintry mix of problems and challenges, accounts and emails show

Lucas and Jamar play chess together in an alley across from the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in...

Safety — not police accountability — a focus in Allegheny County exec race

Democratic candidates for Allegheny County executive debate at a forum hosted by Democratic and grassroots groups on Wednesday night, Feb. 15, 2023, at the...

What’s next for PA schools? The state Ed Department isn’t talking, but Pittsburgh educators and advocates are

A Penn Hills Elementary School hallway. (Photo by Oliver Morrison/PublicSource) Educators in the Pittsburgh region are hopeful that new leadership will address some persistent issues...

UPrep’s resets: A school meant to bring Pitt’s resources to Hill students goes back to the drawing board

Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 University Preparatory opened nearly 15 years ago with Ivy League ambition, but now faces tanking test scores and slumping graduation rates....

Out with the old bank and in with the new bank

The southwest side of a former Mellon Bank branch in East Liberty, as presented to the City Planning Commission on May 18, 2021. Commissioners approve...

A hateful anti-trans radio ad brought flashbacks to dark moments and places — but also motivation

Jam Hammond stands for a portrait on Feb. 22, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) As a prominent Black transgender man, hate on...

Rising violence draws $50 million public health commitment from Allegheny County

Police carry a casket to a hearse from the Destiny of Faith Church on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Brighton Heights. The funeral of...

A new Gwen’s Girls initiative aims to reduce juvenile justice referrals in Allegheny County

Alexis, photographed at Gwen’s Girls on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, on the North Side. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Caring Connections for YOUth will work on...

Thousands in Allegheny County begin getting free, discounted transit cards

After one year, the county will analyze how free and discounted fares impacted communities and households. by Matt Petras, PublicSource Patrice Aaron received a ConnectCard in...

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