Hannah Frances Johansson, Author at Pittsburgh's Public Source

A mural featuring the "Night of the Living Dead" movie poster is painted on a building wall near a parked police car in a small town setting.

Small historical societies keep big stories alive

by Hannah Frances Johansson May 24, 2026May 22, 2026

History keepers in Carnegie, Evans City, the Ligonier area and elsewhere preserve Southwestern Pennsylvania’s stories as America turns 250.

Aerial view of a large campus with multiple buildings, parking lots, and grassy areas, surrounded by trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Could Pennsylvania run out of electricity?

by Hannah Frances Johansson January 28, 2026January 27, 2026

Three people stand with skateboards; one person is holding a skateboard, another stands on one, and the third faces away. Trees are visible in the background.

Community storytelling

Skate, snip or serve in Oakland’s ‘third places’

by Hannah Frances Johansson and Sophia Levin November 28, 2025October 31, 2025

A person in boots stands in a shallow creek surrounded by autumn trees, with several people working in the background.

Meet the ambassadors for Pittsburgh’s most flood-prone neighborhoods

by Hannah Frances Johansson November 20, 2025November 23, 2025

Local Government

Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike

by Hannah Frances Johansson August 13, 2025September 30, 2025

Four rescue workers in yellow gear push a red inflatable boat through a flooded car lot at night, with rain falling and parked cars partially submerged.

Local Government

Pittsburgh officials look to generators to keep public safety station power on in storms

by Hannah Frances Johansson July 24, 2025July 27, 2025

A man stands on a metal footbridge over a creek surrounded by green vegetation and trees on a sunny day.

Fears swell in Oakdale as wetter climate spells increased flooding

by Hannah Frances Johansson July 22, 2025July 22, 2025