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Two groups of people argue on a city street; one man gestures with open arms while others shout, hold signs, and a person in the background takes photos.

ICE, immigration and local response

Punches thrown by counterprotester at Springdale anti-ICE demonstration

by Stephanie Strasburg and Rich Lord February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Three emergency responders stand at the back of a parked ambulance on a city street with buildings and trees in the background.

Local Government

UPMC to give Pittsburgh $10 million for new ambulances

by Charlie Wolfson January 29, 2026February 1, 2026

Public school sign featuring "Pittsburgh Woolslair PreK-5 a STEAM academy" with an analog clock in the foreground and the school building in the background.

PPS board resumes closures discussion after axing plans in November

by Lajja Mistry January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Snow falling over a red brick house in a snowy landscape, with trees and several houses on a hill in the background.

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County declare emergencies after snow storm

by Charlie Wolfson January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

A person wearing a yellow-hooded jacket uses a leaf blower to clear snow from a sidewalk during heavy snowfall.

Snow brings widespread cancellations but leaves essential services intact

by Rich Lord, Charlie Wolfson and The Associated Press January 25, 2026January 26, 2026

Exterior view of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building with large windows and the publication's name on the facade, partially obscured by out-of-focus branches.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says it will cease operations in May

by Charlie Wolfson, Jamie Wiggan and Rich Lord January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Local Government

O’Connor asks city to ‘redd up’ for NFL Draft in inaugural address

by Charlie Wolfson January 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Local Government

Pittsburgh council approves 20% property tax hike

by Charlie Wolfson December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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Local Government

Pittsburgh City Council to consider 30% property tax hike for 2026

by Charlie Wolfson December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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O’Connor taps former commander as Pittsburgh police chief

by Charlie Wolfson November 13, 2025June 4, 2026