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ICE detention surge tied to pacts with police in Beaver County, says congressman

U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio is calling for an investigation into which local law enforcement agencies are working outside their jurisdictions to help with immigration enforcement.

by Oliver Morrison

HIGHER EDUCATION

CMU, Pitt embrace AI as region debates data centers

by Maddy Franklin

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Local Government

O’Connor defends shakeup of housing, antiviolence funding in budget speech

by Charlie Wolfson

Addiction

Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere.

by Oliver Morrison

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I believe my wheelchair may be cursed

by First-person essay by Monica Albert Still

Investing in electrification: DLC helps Pittsburgh-area properties add EV charging

November 7, 2026

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Q&A: Summer Lee wants to send Trump ‘all of our top priorities’

by Charlie Wolfson

Wilkinsburg

Earned income taxes to rise in Wilkinsburg following borough council vote

by Octavia Liku

Economy & Housing

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

by Mia Hollie

Election 2026

What will Pennsylvania Democrats do with control of Harrisburg?

by Whitney Downard

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

Election 2026

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

The incumbent Democrat built on a massive fundraising advantage to deliver a clear win over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity.

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’

The Allegheny Valley borough is the epicenter of Pittsburgh-area data center angst, and that was just about the only thing neighbors agreed on as they warmly shared Election Day sentiments around a picnic table.

by Charlie Wolfson and Stephanie Strasburg

Election 2026

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

Pennsylvania will choose its next governor and decide which party controls the state legislature next year.

by Charlie Wolfson

Local Government

Wilkinsburg council proposes doubling earned income tax

The proposal aims to bridge a $1.5 million budget shortfall by increasing the earned income tax paid by borough residents to 2%, and instating a non-resident income tax. The increase may place a greater burden on households struggling to make ends meet.

by Octavia Liku

Food

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

Apple-picking is a rite of autumn, but dramatic swings in weather have made fruit farming in Southwestern Pennsylvania more difficult. Science may bring some relief, but a return to respect for our food supply may be essential.

by Lissa Brennan

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by Alyia Paulding

First person

How a ‘green’ cemetery cured my fear of death

My grandmother’s decline was heartbreaking, and it only worsened a decade of death anxiety. So why was I wandering around a burial park?

by First-person essay by Brynn Murawski

Investigations

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

The Allegheny Valley borough is in the midst of public debate over a proposed data center and immigration enforcement. A state office ruled that Pittsburgh’s Public Source has a right to records, but the borough has not complied.

by Rich Lord

Economy & Housing

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

It’ll be 2032 before dramatically changed property tax bills hit, but recent sales and current assessments suggest that some communities will see a lot more sticker shock than others. Public Source dug into the data.

by Mia Hollie

Local Government

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

PPS' Path Forward

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

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ICE detention surge tied to pacts with police in Beaver County, says congressman

CMU, Pitt embrace AI as region debates data centers

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

O’Connor defends shakeup of housing, antiviolence funding in budget speech

Gambling problems in Pa. used to be near casinos. Now they’re everywhere.

I believe my wheelchair may be cursed

Investing in electrification: DLC helps Pittsburgh-area properties add EV charging

WHO WE ARE

Q&A: Summer Lee wants to send Trump ‘all of our top priorities’

Earned income taxes to rise in Wilkinsburg following borough council vote

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?

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