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A person waits across the street for the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter to open for the evening on May 8, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Allegheny County previews plans for users of Smithfield Street shelter, but operator warns of calamity

by Eric Jankiewicz May 30, 2023May 31, 2023

There were 600 people who used the Smithfield shelter in the last 30 days, according to the shelter’s operator Team PSBG. ACDHS identified around 125 people who they consider to be regular residents

A rendering presented by Allegheny General Hospital and IKM Architecture to the City Planning Commission on May 30, 2023. AGH is considering construction of a new structure that would add single-patient rooms to the hospital's campus.

AGH master plan could bring construction of new single-patient room structure

by Lucas Dufalla May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

A person experiencing homelessness is silhouetted across from the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter where they sometimes stay, as photographed on March 2, 2023. As the Smithfield shelter closes, people working with displaced people are trying to find them new shelter, or when possible, more permanent housing. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Pittsburgh’s mayor asked for expert advice on homelessness. Here’s what the mayor — and you — should know

by Eric Jankiewicz May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

People wait to get in the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter in the minutes before it opens for the night on May 8, 2023, in downtown Pittsburgh. Above the wooden door, a sign reads "Smithfield." Beside, a sign reads "HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY." Underneath, people hold their bags and gather tightly to get their spot in the shelter. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Allegheny County closing Downtown shelter on Smithfield Street

by Eric Jankiewicz and Stephanie Strasburg May 22, 2023May 31, 2023

Braddock Library Director Rachel Brehm sits in the office in the back of the cramped storefront space that is serving the community while the 134-year-old permanent facility is renovated. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource)

Updated: Mon Valley libraries get $3.8 million for ‘transformative’ changes

by Rich Lord and Kate Giammarise May 18, 2023May 19, 2023

Developers presented this rendering of a proposed project in Strip District to the City Planning Commission on May 2, 2023.

Updated: Developer wins OK for riverfront project in Strip District

by Eric Jankiewicz May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

The setting sun shines on an empty sidewalk along Wylie Avenue beside a much debated section of the Lower Hill on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

URA, SEA approve creation of Hill District music venue

by Eric Jankiewicz May 11, 2023May 12, 2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's Downtown offices, as pictured on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Updated: Pittsburgh housing execs pledge Section 8 service improvements this year

by Eric Jankiewicz April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Violet Scott of Veez Decadent Brownies stands for a portrait with some of her baked goodies in the commercial kitchen in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church where she bakes for her business on April 12, 2023, in Wilkinsburg. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Points of Pride Wilkinsburg

Come for the brownies. Stay for the opportunity.

by Rich Lord April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works consists of 32 separate property parcels in the City of Clairton, assessed by Allegheny County at $10.7 million. The steelmaker is appealing all of the assessments, causing concern for the finances of the city and the Clairton City School District. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource)

From slots to mills, big property owners aim for smaller property tax bills

by Julia Zenkevich and Rich Lord April 24, 2023April 24, 2023