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Local Government

Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded?

by Charlie Wolfson August 14, 2025August 17, 2025

The jail’s population has increased since 2022 after county leaders commissioned design plans for a far smaller facility following decades of decline.

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ACJ

Jail sergeant in PublicSource investigation hit with new abuse allegations

by Ember Duke July 2, 2025July 16, 2025

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Allegheny County Jail’s addiction medication program evolves after rough start

by Venuri Siriwardane January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

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Inside our Newsroom

You survived 2024. Now vote one more time — for your must-follow news topics.

by Jamie Wiggan and Rich Lord December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

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My detox in jail was horrific. Let’s help others avoid that hell.

by Venuri SiriwardaneDecember 21, 2024December 22, 2024

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Slings and arrows set aside in Allegheny County Jail-based ‘Hamlet’ workshops

by Maddy Franklin December 12, 2024July 16, 2025

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With youth arrests down, it’s a great time to reform juvenile justice, advocates say

by Spencer Levering October 18, 2024October 21, 2024

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Local Government

Shuman reopening continues two-century child incarceration debate in Allegheny County

by Amy Whipple September 10, 2024September 15, 2024

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ABORTION ACCESS

Abortion, climate change cases await decisions from Pa.’s highest courts

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA September 4, 2024September 3, 2024

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With Suboxone more available in Allegheny County Jail, post-release care becomes even more crucial

by Venuri Siriwardane July 11, 2024November 22, 2024