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Tax diversion plan to fund Downtown renovation roils transit advocates

Downtown has languished in the post-COVID virtual work environment. A plan to buoy it with tax revenue from new construction faces questions about transparency and equity.

by Mia Hollie

Local Government

UPMC and Highmark pledge $45 million over five years to Pittsburgh

by Charlie Wolfson

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Local Government

What does Pittsburgh’s mayor do all day? His public schedules offer a glimpse

by Charlie Wolfson

Pennsylvania

Pa. House passes $1.7B tax cut on electricity, reins in utility company profits

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Free food, shared cultures and a message of welcome in Beechview

by Cilia Catello

Climate

Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited

by Cilia Catello

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‘Phenomenal’ plan for Century III Mall site could emerge soon

by Lucas Dufalla

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ICE, immigration and local response

Reporting on the reach and impact of immigration enforcement in Pittsburgh and across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Community storytelling

In this circle, Black fathers don’t have to carry it alone

by Ervin Dyer

ICE, immigration and local response

Springdale man released from ICE detention center 4 months after traffic stop arrest

by Charlie Wolfson

THE PITTSBURGH EXPERIENCE

Pittsburgh-area farmers markets map

by Lissa Brennan and Natasha Khan

Food

Recipe for a perfect farmers market a work in progress

by Lissa Brennan

Economy & Housing

Walnut Capital eyes new apartments for Bakery Square expansion

Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission heard developers’ plans to expand Bakery Square by constructing a 6-story residential building next to the tech hub.

by Mia Hollie

Local Government

CMU to give Pittsburgh $3 million over five years

The university is the latest tax-exempt nonprofit to announce a contribution to the city.

by Charlie Wolfson

AmeriCorps a year after the cuts: Organizations disrupted by cuts may yet emerge stronger

DOGE sought to starve the agency which funded volunteers on whom many community organizations relied. Pittsburgh-area groups improvised and diversified.

by Matt Petras

The Glimpse

‘Dawn of the Dead’ fans pay tribute to Romero thriller before proposed Monroeville Mall demolition

For perhaps the last time on location, zombie fans gathered for the annual fest celebrating George A. Romero’s horror classic “Dawn of the Dead.”

by Jason Alpert-Wisnia

Equity

Calming the ripples of Pittsburgh’s segregated swimming history

Decades of violence and discrimination chased Black Americans out of swimming pools, reducing their comfort in the water even today. Local and national groups look to undo the damage.

by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

BREAKING NEWS

Death of Haitian immigrant ruled a homicide. ICE denies responsibility.

The Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner found that Daphy Michel died from hypothermia due to “the actions of another individual” after her release from ICE custody, but did not allege criminality.

by Rich Lord and Jamie Wiggan

Inside our Newsroom

Meet five new members of the Pittsburgh’s Public Source team

The nonprofit newsroom covering Southwestern Pennsylvania brings back a veteran reporter and hires new team members with experience in New York, Florida, Arkansas and Washington, D.C.

by Rich Lord

Squirrel Hill South

Golf course in Schenley Park aims for the green financially as neighborhood seeks input

A program in Squirrel Hill that helps school students and others toward empowerment through golf has a $10 million plan to improve its course, but neighbor concerns have it scaling back its revenue models.

by Christine Graziano

Local Government

Advocates call for county intervention as developer touts improvements to Springdale data center

Six months after a contentious vote to greenlight a major data center in a small river town, developers are looking to win over critics through public engagement. Advocates want Allegheny County to step up where they feel the borough fell short.

by Jamie Wiggan

HIGHER EDUCATION

Two years after Gaza encampment, expelled Pitt student awaits his day in court

Muhammad Ali is among the last two participants in the 2024 encampments on Pitt’s campus facing unresolved criminal charges. Judges rejected his arguments of selective prosecution, and his plans are in limbo pending a September trial date.

by Maddy Franklin

Pennsylvania

Pa. rape crisis centers: We are not a budget line item

Advocates hope to more than double it with an additional $12.5 million.

by Whitney Downard

Guest commentary

One year in, Nippon’s purchase of U.S. Steel has changed much — but not the Mon Valley

The Japanese steelmaker’s acquisition of a former industrial giant has revealed new dynamics in local politics, organized labor and American culture without yet resulting in new Pittsburgh-area investments or improved fortunes for the Mon Valley.

by Guest commentary by Christopher Briem

BREAKING NEWS

U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works

A year after the Pittsburgh-based company’s purchase by Japan’s Nippon Steel, the metals icon says it will secure the region’s place in the industry.

by Lucas Dufalla

Environment

Advocates make final push to influence Allegheny County’s climate plan

Advocates are pushing for stronger policies just before the county finalizes its climate plan. Residents have one more chance to make their voices heard.

by Oliver Morrison

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Tax diversion plan to fund Downtown renovation roils transit advocates

UPMC and Highmark pledge $45 million over five years to Pittsburgh

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What does Pittsburgh’s mayor do all day? His public schedules offer a glimpse

Pa. House passes $1.7B tax cut on electricity, reins in utility company profits

Free food, shared cultures and a message of welcome in Beechview

Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited

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