Community storytelling Archives - Page 53 of 61 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

First person: Pittsburgh’s museums have a diversity problem.

by First-person essay by Sean Beauford October 8, 2019November 5, 2021

Patrice Alaquiva takes notes under a tree outside of the Cathedral of Learning (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

I’m a third-generation Black female living in this Pittsburgh nightmare.

by First-person essay by Patrice Alaquiva October 3, 2019November 5, 2021

Yes, Pittsburgh; it’s racism.

by First-person essay by Junia Howell September 23, 2019November 5, 2021

My preference for buses puzzles some people. But consider the benefits of ditching your car.

by First-person essay by Andrew Puglionesi August 19, 2019November 5, 2021

Jamie Kunning believes that we can all benefit from recovery. Jamie's progress has been supported by a vast network of people. (Photo by Kat Procyk/PublicSource)

Sun still shines on your heavy head

by First-person essay by Jamie Kunning August 6, 2019November 5, 2021

Joanna Bernstein's addiction to opioids began with a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

A three-quarter home in Pittsburgh was a key stop in my recovery from opioid addiction

by First-person essay by Joanna Bernstein July 25, 2019November 5, 2021

Reporting through trauma: Investigating the opioid crisis while my father was homeless

by Brittany Hailer July 9, 2019November 5, 2021

Nick Cotter on a Pittsburgh bench.

Disparities between Pittsburgh neighborhoods persist. This project tries to understand why.

by First-person essay by Nick Cotter June 27, 2019November 5, 2021

Sabina Deitrick poses next to a faded crosswalk

‘Complete Streets’ is supposed to improve pedestrian safety. You wouldn’t know if you’re walking to school.

by Sabina Deitrick June 10, 2019November 5, 2021

It’s tough being a teacher — and even tougher living on a teacher’s salary

by First-person essay by Stacie Baur May 14, 2019November 5, 2021