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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 concerns over elimination of routes in Allegheny County’s southern and eastern suburbs.

by Lucas Dufalla

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Deepfakes laws not moving at the speed of AI

by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

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Pittsburgh residents call for action on rising costs

by Sophia Lucente

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Plan to house federal offenders in Banksville gets thumbs down

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by Marc Levy, Associated Press

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

by Jamese Platt

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U.S. Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act, but effect on Pennsylvania likely limited

by Carter Walker, Votebeat

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by Charlie Wolfson

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

by Mia Hollie and Charlie Wolfson

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What should I do with a dining room table layered with joy and anguish?

by First-person essay by Amanda Hooper

Economy & Housing

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing — here’s why

by Selena E. Ortiz

ICE, immigration and local response

Photos: Haitian woman released by ICE spent 24 cold hours in bus shelter prior to death

Daphy Michel’s death has increased the anxiety in Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Haitian community as ICE steps up immigration enforcement and protected status awaits a court decision. Visuals released by PRT show her last day.

by Sophia Lucente and Rich Lord

Education

From snow storms to NFL Draft week, remote learning leaves behind some PPS students

Since the pandemic, remote learning has become a backstop when snow storms clog roads, heat waves threaten health or events promise to snarl traffic. Students with special education needs or without updated devices risk falling behind.

by Lajja Mistry

You paid how much for that? Let’s dive into affordability.

Are prices in and around Pittsburgh surging like an Allegheny County wave pool, or as placid as Pittsburgh’s Oliver Bath House before lap swim?

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ICE, immigration and local response

Second critic of ICE pact with Springdale arrested on threat, assault charges

A frequent critic of Springdale Borough and its immigration enforcement collaboration now faces charges from a Feb. 14 protest and recent Facebook posts.

by Jamie Wiggan

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

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 set “realistic expectations.”

by First-person essay by Lissa Brennan

ICE, immigration and local response

Embrace or shun ICE? These Southwestern Pa. counties and communities took stands.

The federal immigration enforcement crackdown relies in part on the 287(g) program, in which ICE delegates some power to local police. Here are the Pittsburgh-area agencies that have 287(g) pacts, and the governments that have voted not to cooperate with ICE.

by Public Source

ICE, immigration and local response

Emails between ICE and local police show cash incentives and voter loss fears

Why would local police team up with ICE? Reimbursement for officer salaries, benefits and overtime — plus new vehicles — may be part of the equation.

by Quinn Glabicki

ICE, immigration and local response

Public defender: Charges ‘inappropriate’ in Springdale arrest of man speaking against ICE pact

A library board member who has frequently argued for transparency in the Allegheny Valley borough’s dealings with ICE is charged with two felonies and more in a case the county’s acting chief public defender hopes to see dropped or reduced.

by Jamie Wiggan

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Pittsburgh wows NFL Draft visitors who didn’t know what to expect

The NFL Draft drew football fans to Pittsburgh from near and far. Homes built on hills and a web of golden bridges left surprised impressions on some first-time guests.

by Lajja Mistry and Jamese Platt

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft in photos

For the teams, yesterday was about jockeying for the best prospects. For fans, it was a celebration of spirit. For Pittsburgh, it was a chance to show out and a window into the zaniest in NFL zealotry.

by Quinn Glabicki, Stephanie Strasburg and Alex Jurkuta

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

NFL Draft sales short of goal line for some Pittsburgh businesses

From the Strip District to Allegheny West, businesses that stocked up and boosted staffing said they were underwhelmed by customer counts early in the three-day event.

by Mia Hollie

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

NFL Draft day one: ‘They did a good job of zhuzhing it up’

The three-day event started today and runs through Saturday. With overall attendance expected to top 500,000, it’s been billed as the biggest gathering in Pittsburgh history. Transit carried many, and anti-Cowboys sentiment united rival fans.

by Charlie Wolfson

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Pittsburgh talks upgrades of Acrisure, PNC in era of billion-dollar stadiums

Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park “are both in need of some upgrades,” Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said, adding that there should be “some discussion” about public funding for improvements.

by Charlie Wolfson

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Here for the NFL Draft? See the real Pittsburgh, too.

Whether you’re in Pittsburgh for the first time or a true Yinzer, these authentic Pittsburgh spots and venues should be on your list of prospects.

by Matt Petras

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Deepfakes laws not moving at the speed of AI

Pittsburgh residents call for action on rising costs

Plan to house federal offenders in Banksville gets thumbs down

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants have a blue-collar ally

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

ICE, immigration and local response

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

U.S. Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act, but effect on Pennsylvania likely limited

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

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‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing — here’s why

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Photos: Haitian woman released by ICE spent 24 cold hours in bus shelter prior to death

From snow storms to NFL Draft week, remote learning leaves behind some PPS students

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Second critic of ICE pact with Springdale arrested on threat, assault charges

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Emails between ICE and local police show cash incentives and voter loss fears

Public defender: Charges ‘inappropriate’ in Springdale arrest of man speaking against ICE pact

Pittsburgh wows NFL Draft visitors who didn’t know what to expect

Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft in photos

NFL Draft sales short of goal line for some Pittsburgh businesses

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