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A house just sold for $600,000 in Larimer. What will it mean for a changing neighborhood?

The sale of a home on Mayflower Street more than doubles any prior home sale in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood. Neighborhood boosters say it’s a welcome sign, and expect big-ticket homes to coexist with affordable housing.

by Mia Hollie

Election 2026

What will Pennsylvania Democrats do with control of Harrisburg?

by Whitney Downard

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Election 2026

Election maps: How the blue wave rippled in Allegheny County

by Charlie Wolfson

Election 2026

Gov. Shapiro and Democrats clinch control of Pa. House, Senate, governor’s mansion

by Whitney Downard

Election 2026

Democrats win the U.S. House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

by The Associated Press

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Live election results: Democrats win U.S. Senate, AP says, along with Pittsburgh-area House seats, Pa. governorship

by Charlie Wolfson

Election 2026

Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

Election 2026

It’s a heated election in a divided town, but in Springdale neighbors still say, ‘Love you’

by Charlie Wolfson and Stephanie Strasburg

Election 2026

Election Day 2026: How to vote, what’s on the ballot

by Charlie Wolfson

Local Government

Wilkinsburg council proposes doubling earned income tax

by Octavia Liku

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After a spring freeze, Pittsburgh-area fruit farmers face a hard fall

by Lissa Brennan

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How a ‘green’ cemetery cured my fear of death

by First-person essay by Brynn Murawski

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Springdale Borough’s failure to release records draws Public Source legal action

by Rich Lord

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As Allegheny County eyes reassessment, data points to likely winners, losers

by Mia Hollie

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Springdale data center hearing draws a crowd, a chorus and regional opposition

Allegheny County’s in-person meeting amid its review of a data center plan filled Springdale Borough’s gymnasium. Concern over diesel generators drowned out enthusiasm for construction work.

by Jamie Wiggan and Lucas Dufalla

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Transportation and school culture impacts top parent minds as PPS preps for change

After a drawn-out planning and approval process, Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders are hosting a series of meetings to update and learn from parents as tough transitions approach.

by Lajja Mistry

Election 2026

Campaign spending takes off in airport-area Pa. House race

West of Pittsburgh, Republican Rep. Valerie Gaydos is being outspent by a rival. In Cranberry a Democrat is winning the race for dollars, while in Allegheny County’s south the GOP incumbent has the edge.

by Charlie Wolfson

Local Government

Mon Valley towns, schools tighten budgets after novel tax pact with U.S. Steel

Communities across the Mon Valley are grappling with $1 million in property tax losses as they move into the second year of a U.S. Steel property tax settlement that the company says shielded municipalities from budget shortfalls.

by Lucas Dufalla

Election 2026

Three local races to watch on Election Day in the Pittsburgh region

Democrats are on the offensive in Pennsylvania and a handful of local state House seats could change hands this year, but Republicans are hopeful they can engineer at least one comeback.

by Charlie Wolfson

Pennsylvania

Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pa. transparency law

Shapiro signed it into law on Thursday. It both clarifies and claws back exceptions to the 24-hour rule on publicizing voting agendas prior to public meetings.

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

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I was a PPS alum preparing to homeschool — but my daughter changed my mind

For decades I observed the Pittsburgh Public Schools from just about every angle. My 6-year-old is loving Allegheny K-5, but I know the struggle for equity and against apathy is still mine — but hopefully not hers — to fight.

by First-person essay by Allyce Pinchback

Local Government

Sewer bills to surge 14% next year in most of Allegheny County

The increase approved by the ALCOSAN board will be the first of three sharp annual hikes that will inflate sewer bills by nearly 50% by 2029. Officials said they’re needed to cover a multibillion-dollar plan to keep sewage out of Pittsburgh’s rivers.

by Rich Lord

HIGHER EDUCATION

CCAC faculty weigh walkout amid push for wage hike

Starting wages for faculty at the Community College of Allegheny County are among the lowest in the state. Seven months into contract negotiations, 96% of union members back a strike authorization.

by Maddy Franklin

HEALTH

Lookback: The path to a novel paid parental leave law in Allegheny County

Tuesday night’s vote may not be the end of the story on paid parental leave. Rewind through a march to passage that started in May.

by Rich Lord

Guest commentary

Opponents of shelters should count their own benefits

People offer many reasons for keeping emergency shelters at arm’s length. It comes down to inconvenience, but homeowners should recognize that the benefits they enjoy help put others in tents.

by Guest commentary by Dani Wenner

Local Government

Q&A: Paid parental leave law means decision time for Allegheny County businesses

When the leave law takes effect in a year, companies in the Pittsburgh area may choose to pay their new parent employees directly or seek coverage. One insurance pro outlines the options.

by Oliver Morrison

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A house just sold for $600,000 in Larimer. What will it mean for a changing neighborhood?

What will Pennsylvania Democrats do with control of Harrisburg?

Care about Pittsburgh? Get local stories that matter from Public Source, delivered to your inbox.

Election maps: How the blue wave rippled in Allegheny County

Gov. Shapiro and Democrats clinch control of Pa. House, Senate, governor’s mansion

Democrats win the U.S. House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans

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Live election results: Democrats win U.S. Senate, AP says, along with Pittsburgh-area House seats, Pa. governorship

Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor

It’s a heated election in a divided town, but in Springdale neighbors still say, ‘Love you’

Election Day 2026: How to vote, what’s on the ballot

Wilkinsburg council proposes doubling earned income tax

After a spring freeze, Pittsburgh-area fruit farmers face a hard fall

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Springdale data center hearing draws a crowd, a chorus and regional opposition

Transportation and school culture impacts top parent minds as PPS preps for change

Campaign spending takes off in airport-area Pa. House race

Mon Valley towns, schools tighten budgets after novel tax pact with U.S. Steel

Three local races to watch on Election Day in the Pittsburgh region

Lawmakers send Shapiro bill to close meeting notice loophole in Pa. transparency law

I was a PPS alum preparing to homeschool — but my daughter changed my mind

Sewer bills to surge 14% next year in most of Allegheny County

CCAC faculty weigh walkout amid push for wage hike

Lookback: The path to a novel paid parental leave law in Allegheny County

Opponents of shelters should count their own benefits

Q&A: Paid parental leave law means decision time for Allegheny County businesses

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