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Mark Hetfield, CEO of HIAS surrounded by reporters at the Pittsburgh Jewish Family and Community Services press conference Tuesday morning. (Photo by Mary Niederberger/PublicSource)

Aftermath: Synagogue attack, Featured, PUBLIC SAFETY

Targeted for helping refugees find a home in Pittsburgh. How Jewish groups aiding in resettlement and some refugees are responding.

by Mary Niederberger October 30, 2018November 19, 2018

Eighth-grade students from North Hills Middle School pen positive messages against hate and violence. (Courtesy of North Hills School District)

Aftermath: Synagogue attack, Featured, PUBLIC SAFETY

Pittsburgh-area school districts work to comfort students, maintain safety and denounce hate in wake of Tree of Life shooting

by Mary Niederberger October 29, 2018November 19, 2018

People visit a memorial site outside the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Monday. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Aftermath: Synagogue attack, Featured, PUBLIC SAFETY

Before attack, Pittsburgh synagogue shooter posted about HIAS. Here’s how the nonprofit and its local partner help refugees.

by Mary Niederberger October 29, 2018November 19, 2018

Children’s Fund campaign got more than $1M. Here’s what the final campaign finance report before Election Day shows.

by J. Dale Shoemaker, Mary Niederberger and Jeffrey Benzing October 26, 2018March 27, 2019

Education, PUBLIC SAFETY

Pittsburgh Public Schools police chief laments board decision not to arm school officers

by Mary Niederberger October 25, 2018November 30, 2018

Education, PUBLIC SAFETY

The prospect of arming officers in Pittsburgh Public Schools draws an emotional protest and 70 speakers

by Mary Niederberger October 23, 2018November 19, 2018

Pittsburgh-area nonprofits are pushing for a new tax to create an $18 million ‘children’s fund.’ Here’s what you need to know.

by Mary Niederberger and Matt Stroud October 19, 2018November 19, 2018

Education, Failing the Future

Failing the Future: In resource-poor districts, vital STEAM resources are hard to come by

by Mary Niederberger October 18, 2018November 19, 2018

How likely is Pittsburgh to arm its school officers?

by Mary Niederberger October 2, 2018November 19, 2018

Arts & Culture, Education

Hamlet hopes to shrink racial achievement gap in Pittsburgh schools. New test scores show a long way to go.

by Mary Niederberger September 24, 2018November 19, 2018