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Inside our Newsroom

Public Source’s reporting in Australia captures another statewide honor

by Halle Stockton October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Spotlight Award among nine by Society of Professional Journalists to Pittsburgh’s online newsroom.

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Economy & Housing

From ‘screaming into the void’ to quicker turnarounds, Pittsburgh permitting is being transformed

by Mia Hollie September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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1,400 paid parental leave comments show support, deep split, room for change

by Oliver Morrison September 15, 2026September 14, 2026

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Community storytelling

Open call: Turn your curiosity about people and places into a zine

by Public Source September 3, 2026September 4, 2026

Pittsburgh’s summer of teen restrictions raises transparency questions

by Maddy Franklin and Lajja Mistry August 24, 2026August 22, 2026

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Economy & Housing

New tax figures complicate the picture of the NFL Draft’s $177M impact

by Mia Hollie August 18, 2026August 17, 2026

AI

Pittsburgh groups teach AI skills, including when not to use them

by Ada Perlman August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Local Government

‘Let’s depoliticize it’: Commission recommends routine property assessments in Allegheny County

by Ada Perlman August 12, 2026August 13, 2026

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Criminal Justice

Foundation of HOPE opens doors for those leaving Allegheny County Jail

by Ada Perlman August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

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Economy & Housing

Downtown TRID investment plan draws dozens of detractors, but wins a City Council approval

by Mia Hollie July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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