Community storytelling Archives - Page 10 of 61 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

A crowded public pool with many people swimming and relaxing on the surrounding grassy area; a lifeguard umbrella is visible in the foreground.

Public pools made me feel at home in Pittsburgh. Let’s keep them afloat.

by First-person essay by Hanna Theile June 27, 2025July 3, 2025

A man in a suit jacket stands between shelves filled with law books, resting his arm on one shelf and looking slightly to the side.

Community storytelling

The most moving graduation I attended was in prison

by First-person essay by David Harris June 24, 2025June 26, 2025

A woman wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits alone on a city bus, holding a beige tote bag on the seat beside her.

Community storytelling

Transit riders contemplate commuting challenges, reduced mobility as PRT prepares for cuts

by Caleb Kaufman June 18, 2025July 16, 2025

A woman in a blue floral dress sits on a stone bench outdoors, holding framed photos of two different people, one black and white, one color.

At a tough time, facing a big decision, I asked: What would my grandmas do?

by First-person essay by Judy Cohen June 13, 2025June 25, 2025

A diverse group of people protest outdoors, holding signs supporting immigrant rights and welcoming immigrants. Some wear union shirts and buttons, and several hold flags.

ICE, immigration and local response

Joining Los Angeles protesters and others, Pittsburgh union members and officials rail against ICE actions

by Lajja Mistry June 9, 2025October 8, 2025

A group of people march on a city street holding protest signs, including messages like "Abolish I.C.E." and "Dykes Against Fascism"; one person uses a megaphone.

Pittsburgh Dyke March highlights trans rights as federal threats mount

by Caleb Kaufman June 9, 2025June 10, 2025

A man speaks at a podium with a microphone, while two women listen; a photo of a child is displayed on a screen behind him and a yellow banner stands to the side.

Death of an ‘elder orphan’ warns that aging alone may become more dangerous

by Bill Zlatos June 6, 2025

Six students on a stage, some seated and some standing, appear to be acting out a scene using papers and chairs as props. The setting is a school auditorium or theater.

Zombies to ‘Cabaret’: How Perry High’s arts scene is driving school spirit

by Lajja Mistry June 2, 2025

Natalia Connor stands outdoors on a sunny day, smiling at the camera. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

From Allderdice to SXSW, I’ve urged that youth voices be heard

by First-person essay by Natalia Connor May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Grainy black-and-white image of three people jumping into water on the left, right photo is the White House.

Is Washington changing your family’s summer plans?

by Public Source May 28, 2025May 28, 2025