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In her signature crocheted rainbow hat and smoke printed sweats, Aubrey Plesh, center, left, founder of Team PSBG, calls area shelters to secure other housing for former guests of the Smithfield United Church of Christ homeless shelter as she sits on the church steps on the evening of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Pittsburgh’s downtown. Plesh and PSBG team member Amanda Fry, right, were trying to coordinate how people would get to other shelter beds after the controversial space closed that morning at 7 a.m. At left and right, people in need of alternative shelter sit on the church steps waiting for a placement. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Smithfield homeless shelter in downtown Pittsburgh exposed frayed safety net and tested county compassion

by Stephanie Strasburg and Eric Jankiewicz July 5, 2023February 25, 2026

Aubrey Plesh, founder of Team PSBG which operates the Smithfield United Church of Christ’s homeless shelter, in colorful clothes, speaks at Allegheny County Council’s special hearing on the shelter’s impending closing on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Allegheny County Courthouse in Downtown. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Advocates for Pittsburgh’s unhoused and business leaders met and agreed on one thing: Bathrooms

by Lucas Dufalla and Eric Jankiewicz June 17, 2023June 20, 2023

From left, Jessica Ruffin, deputy director for the Office of Equity and Engagement for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Jennifer Liptak, chief of staff for County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Allegheny County manager, and Andy Halfhill, administrator of homeless services at the county, speak at the start of County Council’s special hearing on the impending closure of Smithfield United Church of Christ’s homeless shelter on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Allegheny County Courthouse in Downtown. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Downtown shelter, facing closure, draws defenders and detractors at five-hour public hearing

by Eric Jankiewicz June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

A tent is set up on the corner of the overpass above I-376 on Smithfield Street.

Pittsburgh’s leaked draft policy provides insight into homeless camp plans

by Eric Jankiewicz June 9, 2023June 15, 2023

Houses on a hillside in Pittsburgh.

URA board approves borrowing for affordable housing

by Eric Jankiewicz June 8, 2023June 11, 2023

A person waits across the street for the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter to open for the evening on May 8, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Allegheny County previews plans for users of Smithfield Street shelter, but operator warns of calamity

by Eric Jankiewicz May 30, 2023June 12, 2023

A person experiencing homelessness is silhouetted across from the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter where they sometimes stay, as photographed on March 2, 2023. As the Smithfield shelter closes, people working with displaced people are trying to find them new shelter, or when possible, more permanent housing. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Pittsburgh’s mayor asked for expert advice on homelessness. Here’s what the mayor — and you — should know

by Eric Jankiewicz May 23, 2023June 12, 2023

People wait to get in the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter in the minutes before it opens for the night on May 8, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. Above the wooden door, a sign reads "Smithfield." Beside, a sign reads "HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY." Underneath, people hold their bags and gather tightly to get their spot in the shelter. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Allegheny County closing Downtown shelter on Smithfield Street

by Eric Jankiewicz and Stephanie Strasburg May 22, 2023June 12, 2023

Sara Innamorato, a state representative running for Allegheny County executive, speaks at her election night party after winning the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield. Innamorato was up against five other Democrats for the party’s nomination for Allegheny County executive. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

EXECUTIVE DECISION

Sara Innamorato the victor in Democratic primary for Allegheny County executive

by Eric Jankiewicz, Alexandra Ross, Emma Folts and Charlie Wolfson May 16, 2023September 29, 2023

Developers presented this rendering of a proposed project in Strip District to the City Planning Commission on May 2, 2023.

Updated: Developer wins OK for riverfront project in Strip District

by Eric Jankiewicz May 16, 2023May 16, 2023