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CDC places Allegheny County in low level of COVID-19 transmission

  by Amelia Winger, PublicSource   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now consider Allegheny County to be in the “low” level of COVID-19 transmission. For the...

Pittsburgh is reeling from gun violence. A CCAC program aims to break the cycle and create ‘a path of prosperity’

Amber Sloan, left, and Michael Talley talk in their office at the Community College of Allegheny County Homewood-Brushton Center where they are community success...

Fix the bridges, stop the violence: 2022 challenged Pittsburgh to find answers

Revisit PublicSource’s 2022 stories as the city and Allegheny County approach 2023 with a full plate of challenges, and many reasons to cheer. by TyLisa...

‘Step up and do something’: Teens at Youth Enrichment Services are leading the conversation about solutions to gun violence

Takara Pack (left) and Sarah Nervais share their thoughts about the root causes of gun violence and ways to prevent shootings while sitting at...

‘Exactly where I belong’: New lawmakers from Allegheny County enter Harrisburg storm

Left to right: Reps. Andrew Kuzma, La'Tasha Mayes, Mandy Steele and Arvind Venkat. (Photo illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) The county’s new representation reflects some of...

‘An internal battle’: After two multi-fatal shootings, East Allegheny is reviewing past trauma and pushing for solutions

Lynn Glorieux sweeps up trash around Allegheny Commons on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in East Allegheny. Since moving to East Allegheny 30 years ago,...

The new Pittsburgh Scholar House seeks to replace cycle of poverty with ‘virtuous cycle’

Taylor Naylor and daughter Neveah play with sticky notes at the Pittsburgh Scholar House office on the North Side on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022....

When the classroom is in the basement: More Black families in Pittsburgh embrace the choice of home education

Rose Wilson confirms one of her multiplication answers with her mother, Lavonda Pritchett, holding newborn Shelley-Rain Pritchett, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 during a...

Looking to rent in Pittsburgh? Here’s what to know before signing a lease

Tenants have rights, but also responsibilities — and if you’re renting, you should keep an eye out for red flag lease terms. by Jack Troy,...

Lower Hill developers tout park plans, minority contracting to commission

The First National Bank headquarters under construction in the Lower Hill District in October 2022. (Photo by Rich Lord/PublicSource) Drive for approval of concert venue...

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