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Donald Megginson faced an eviction case after he fell behind on rent by $678, according to a court filing. He lives with his partner and two children, ages 8 and 2. He later caught up on the rent and the case was withdrawn. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

Could long-term eviction reductions emerge from pandemic programs? A Pittsburgh-based foundation thinks so.

by Rich Lord April 13, 2021November 5, 2021

View of Downtown Pittsburgh and part of the site of the former Civic Arena, where the Penguins are leading a redevelopment effort, in February 2021. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

How the Penguins and many allies – but not the Hill District’s lead advocates – moved a key border, in 6 not-so-easy steps

by Rich Lord April 7, 2021November 5, 2021

Mary Ellen Barber peers out the window of her second-story apartment in Avalon. She fended off one eviction filing by her landlord, but knows she may imminently face another. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

No easy escape: Between the rent, roof and renovations, Avalon woman with a disability weathers a housing crisis

by Rich Lord April 2, 2021November 5, 2021

A cyclist wearing a face mask crosses the Smithfield Street Bridge on April 29, 2020. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

With all eyes on Biden in Pittsburgh, 13 local experts diagnose the region’s biggest infrastructure needs

by Oliver Morrison March 31, 2021November 5, 2021

A map showing the area in which October Development is seeking to take on conservatorship of 97 properties, taken from the company's petition filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

March 2021 Develop PGH Bulletins: ‘Hostile takeover’ or ‘best practice’? Attorney explains massive North Side conservatorship bid

by Rich Lord March 30, 2021November 5, 2021

Pennsylvania Senator Katie Muth led a hearing, conducted virtually, on the state's conservatorship law on March 26, 2021. (Screenshot)

Conservatorship process has created ‘hotspots for abuse,’ experts tell Pennsylvania lawmakers

by Rich Lord March 26, 2021November 5, 2021

‘We just don’t want to be rolled over.’ Two neighborhood leaders try to keep community plans afloat ahead of a development storm

by Rich Lord March 24, 2021November 22, 2024

View of Downtown Pittsburgh and part of the site of the former Civic Arena, where the Penguins are leading a redevelopment effort, in February 2021. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

No handshake between the Penguins’ developers and a key Hill District group in the wake of a community showdown

by Rich Lord March 16, 2021November 5, 2021

Happiness Nyirenda, a tenant of The Alden South Hills who is the defendant in an eviction case filed by the landlord, prepares to go to her job as a certified nurse assistant, helping seniors. She was behind in her rent by $785 at the time the landlord filed against her. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

Local Government

Tenant Cities: One day in Allegheny County’s eviction hotspot

by Kate Giammarise, Jay Manning and Rich Lord March 11, 2021January 5, 2022

Organizers Alex Baker, left, and Andre Silverman hold a United Neighborhood Defense Fund banner against a condemned building. (Photo by Jay Manning/PublicSource)

Tenant Cities: Renter power movement gains strength amid COVID stresses

by Rich Lord March 1, 2021November 5, 2021