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A woman holding a baby stands in the aisle of a meeting room; several people are seated facing a person speaking at the front.

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

by Oliver Morrison September 15, 2026September 14, 2026

Here’s what a historic number of submitted comments said about Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal. Plus, a chance to weigh in on potential changes.

Two women examine a black dog indoors; one woman pets the dog while the other checks its side. Bookshelves and household items appear in the background.

Economy & Housing

You may be trusting your pet’s health to private equity — and not even know it

by Feixu Chen September 10, 2026September 9, 2026

A green notice labeled "VACANT!" is attached to a black mailbox outside a building with a red door and gray siding.

Bill to limit new short-term rentals in Pittsburgh stalls as planning commission awaits legal review

by Jamie Wiggan September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Economy & Housing

Upper Burrell residents decry transparency as data center progresses despite moratorium and a lawsuit

by Mia Hollie September 3, 2026September 4, 2026

Two women sit on black chairs in a waiting area, talking and holding papers. There are framed pictures and a sign reading “Court Room” on the white wall behind them.

Economy & Housing

The risk of eviction may be higher than you think. Here’s what you should know.

by Mia Hollie August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Four adults ride in a small motorboat on a river, with trees and hills in the background. Two sit at the front, and two stand, talking and smiling.

Economy & Housing

Caught between a river, a water project and a railroad, a marina community tries to hang on

by Feixu Chen and Jason Alpert-Wisnia August 26, 2026August 28, 2026

Man helps a young girl reach monkey bars on a playground while another girl stands nearby holding a toy.

Community storytelling

Childcare’s high cost, low supply pushes Pittsburgh families to get creative

by Matt Petras August 25, 2026September 10, 2026

A man in a blue suit and glasses speaks at a podium with two microphones, pointing forward. The background is a marble wall.

Shapiro shifts course on data centers as governor campaign ramps up

by Marc Levy, Associated Press August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Two people in sports jerseys walk down an urban alley lined with shops and bars, passing by a sidewalk sign advertising tacos.

Economy & Housing

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

by Mia Hollie August 18, 2026August 17, 2026

A for sale sign in front of a Verona home on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Local Government

Court: Allegheny County must reassess property, changing tax bills by 2032

by Ada Perlman August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

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