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Voter Guide to the 2026 primaries: Congress, Pa. House and more

Seven competitive races will be on May 19 primary ballots in Allegheny County this midterm election year. “Pittsburgh's Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom...

PRT’s revamp of bus routes could change transit in southern, eastern suburbs

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking feedback on its bus route update as it faces declining ridership. At a meeting Wednesday, public transit users voiced...

Hungry to garden in Pittsburgh? Here’s where to start.

When crises mount, Americans garden. From greenhouses to educational workshops, Pittsburgh offers bountiful resources for the urban gardener looking to get dirty, calm nerves...

Pittsburgh’s comprehensive plan, explained

Pittsburgh’s planners will spend the summer drafting a blueprint for the city’s next 25 years of development. It could guide which neighborhoods are stabilized,...

Plan to house federal offenders in Banksville gets thumbs down

The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission’s vote to oppose a custodial care facility means it would take a City Council supermajority to approve the proposal. “Pittsburgh's...

Pittsburgh residents call for action on rising costs

Grappling with unstable housing, increasing utility bills and inflation at the pump and grocery store, residents call on representatives for more affordability. “Pittsburgh's Public Source...

CCAC’s push to sell off library books leaves empty shelves

This year the Community College of Allegheny County culled around 30,000 books from its collection, and library staff claim they had little say. Experts...

Controller: Pittsburgh’s real estate levies stable, but future grim without reassessment

A tax hike could further boost revenue this year, but Controller Rachael Heisler said city finances won’t likely stabilize unless property valuations are updated. “Pittsburgh's...

Bridging the Gap: Community leaders strengthen Pittsburgh’s food system with New Sun Rising’s support

For 20 years, the Pittsburgh nonprofit has helped organizations navigate the gap between funders and those on the ground. City grants focused on alleviating...

We believed the NFL Draft hype and have the leftovers to prove it

One downtown Pittsburgh restaurant stretched the schedule, boosted the staffing, filled the fridge — and ended up feeling “bamboozled.” A local agency says it...

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