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Allegheny County DHS leader to leave for NYC job

by Charlie Wolfson and Venuri Siriwardane February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

Democrat cruises to victory in South Hills special election for state House

by Charlie Wolfson February 24, 2026March 10, 2026

A group of people sit in a row on outdoor steps, wearing matching "Invest In Black Women" shirts; some are wearing face masks.

Guest commentary

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

by First-person essay by Sharnay Hearn Davis February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

ICE, immigration and local response

Sheriff’s ICE interactions, in flux for nearly a year, at center of Allegheny County debate

by Quinn Glabicki February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

A person stands at a podium addressing a panel of officials during a meeting in a room labeled "Springdale Borough," with attendees seated and listening.

ICE, immigration and local response

Oakmont votes against immigration enforcement role, while Springdale officials say little

by Quinn Glabicki, Matt Petras and Lajja Mistry February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

A city street with cars, pedestrians, and storefronts on both sides, seen from above on a clear day; some snow is visible along the sidewalks.

A special election in the South Hills could set tone for midterms

by Jamese Platt February 17, 2026February 23, 2026

A man in a suit sits at a large conference table with notebooks, papers and drinks, surrounded by other people engaged in a meeting.

Local Government

Will UPMC’s ambulance gift inspire other nonprofits to contribute?

by Charlie Wolfson February 16, 2026February 18, 2026

A person in a blue uniform uses a hose to wash equipment between two parked Pittsburgh paramedic ambulances in a garage.

Ahead of UPMC ambulance deal, Pittsburgh medics rely on makeshift fixes — even using vomit bags to warm cabs

by Venuri Siriwardane February 16, 2026February 18, 2026

A blurry red pedestrian stop signal in the foreground with a historic stone building and modern skyscrapers in the background.

ICE, immigration and local response

Allegheny County Council says it doesn’t know how much county employees interact with ICE

by Charlie Wolfson February 12, 2026February 14, 2026

Pittsburgh agency poised to borrow up to $50 million for Downtown improvements

by Rich Lord February 12, 2026February 13, 2026