Community storytelling Archives - Page 15 of 61 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

Man wearing a cap, sunglasses, and a jacket stands on a street with hands in pockets, with buildings and a "25 mph" sign in the background.

For a decade, I wondered why Pittsburgh employers wouldn’t call me back

by First-person essay by Isaac Bunn January 24, 2025

Night street view with cars and illuminated buildings, including a prominent "Warner Centre" sign.

Economy & Housing

6 key data points to watch as downtown Pittsburgh transforms

by Aakanksha Agarwal January 21, 2025January 22, 2025

Left: A person holds protest signs advocating for Palestinian rights and against Trump. Right: A cheerful group celebrates indoors, featuring a person in a festive sweater holding a glass.

Community storytelling

As Trump takes office on MLK Day, ‘we did it’ meets ‘we must fight back’

by Public Source January 20, 2025July 11, 2025

Person in orange pants leans on a ladder in front of a colorful graffiti mural on a brick wall.

Busted for graffiti, I took my expression in new directions — but the court still has me in its sights

by First-person essay by Max Gonzales January 17, 2025January 21, 2025

A man in a suit speaks into a microphone at a podium, addressing a crowd. The backdrop includes people wearing hats and holding signs.

Local Government

Four ways Trump could bring changes for Pittsburgh residents

by Charlie Wolfson January 13, 2025October 8, 2025

Aerial view of a city area showing roads, bridges, and labeled zones like Manchester, Chateau, Casino, and Ohio River. Paths and zoning areas are highlighted with colored lines.

Update: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing

by Eric Jankiewicz January 10, 2025January 12, 2025

A woman stands in a hallway adorned with family photos and a Pittsburgh skyline picture, wearing a gray sweater with red hearts.

Community storytelling

Pittsburgh’s low costs saved me from a D.C. desk job and kept alive my creativity

by First-person essay by Kate Oczypok January 10, 2025

A person with glasses and a pen reviews documents titled "Manchester Neighbors Meeting Agenda."

Community storytelling

Timeline: How Pittsburgh officials decided who speaks for Manchester

by Rich Lord January 7, 2025January 12, 2025

Once teetering, First Step Recovery Homes takes a big step forward with new McKeesport facility

by Rich Lord January 6, 2025

Industrial plant with smoke emitting from chimneys, surrounded by a metal fence under an overcast sky.

U.S. Steel no-sale another chapter in ‘a past that is long since gone’

by Essay by Christopher Briem January 3, 2025January 3, 2025