Community storytelling Archives - Page 16 of 61 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

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

Green background with text "2024 News Vote Results." Black and white collage of people voting and a row of houses.

Inside our Newsroom

Pittsburgh wants to know more about housing shortage, Allegheny County administration

by Stephanie Mirah and Rich Lord January 3, 2025

Two people stand outside on a residential street, smiling. One holds a book titled "Their Story." Houses and trees are visible in the background.

Community storytelling

Black Sewickley residents preserve their surprising history through story and film

by Gregory Laski January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Person performing fire show outdoors at night with "2024 Year in Visuals" text in the background.

Inside our Newsroom

PublicSource’s Year in Visual Journalism 2024

by Public Source December 30, 2024

Collage with people holding protest signs, a man pointing, and a "2024 Year in Review" text on a light background.

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

An older man wearing a blue cap and shirt, looks directly at the camera. His expression is serious and he has a mustache. The background is blurred.

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

by Venuri SiriwardaneDecember 21, 2024December 22, 2024

Person standing with a dog in front of a building labeled "Second Avenue Commons."

Community storytelling

A shelter blaze kindled me to raise money for the pets of unhoused Pittsburghers

by First-person essay by Jeremy Carter December 13, 2024December 14, 2024

A city street scene at dusk with illuminated traffic lights, cars, and buses. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalks amidst tall buildings.

What’s the future for Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street?

by Adam Smeltz December 10, 2024December 19, 2024

Community storytelling

Pittsburgh bridged my Peruvian and American worlds, and helped me flourish as an artist

by First-person essay by Romina Tammi Tello Lobato December 6, 2024September 24, 2025

A woman sits on a sofa in a room with colorful artwork on the walls. A dining table and chairs are in the background.

Community storytelling

Pittsburgh conecto mi mundo Peruano y Estadounidense, y me ayudó a crecer como artista

by First-person essay by Romina Tammi Tello Lobato December 6, 2024December 6, 2024