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A brick industrial building with a Republic Services sign stands in front of a tree, with train tracks and forested hills in the background.

Hazelwood rezoning plan sidetracked by railroad concerns

by Eric Jankiewicz September 23, 2025September 28, 2025

Aerial view of a large industrial complex in Hazelwood, surrounded by greenery and a river on the right side.

Hazelwood waste proposal brings call for ‘environmental justice’ and rezoning

by Tory Basile September 16, 2025September 19, 2025

A group of people wearing matching blue shirts stand outside a building, holding a sign that reads "Rooted in Place" and engaging in conversation.

Economy & Housing

Gainey inclusionary zoning plan gets hearing, with vote possible this month

by Brian Nuckols September 10, 2025September 24, 2025

A person stands next to a black fountain in a courtyard with brick buildings, greenery, and windows in the background.

HIGHER EDUCATION

New Pitt students housed in hotels or apartments ‘disconnected,’ but making the best of it

by Femi Horrall September 8, 2025September 24, 2025

Aerial view of a large industrial plant with smoke rising from several stacks, located near a river and surrounded by forested hills.

Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment

by Marc Levy, Associated Press August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Local Government

Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike

by Hannah Frances Johansson August 13, 2025September 30, 2025

A man in a red shirt and black shorts stands on the steps of a brick house with a yellow door, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

Economy & Housing

Housing advocates, hosts split on bill to regulate short-term rentals in Pittsburgh

by Femi Horrall August 11, 2025September 30, 2025

Four people wearing masks assemble a tent on rocky ground under an overpass in an urban area.

Activists pitch tents outside Downtown shelter, saying repeated encampment closures thwart their outreach

by Stephanie Strasburg and Jamie Wiggan August 8, 2025September 30, 2025

A group of protesters march down a street holding signs about housing rights, including “Penn Plaza Residents Are East Liberty” and “Keep PGH Home.” A woman with a megaphone leads the group.

Economy & Housing

Penn Plaza eviction notices, 10 years ago, energized Pittsburgh’s affordable housing debate

by Eric Jankiewicz and Rich Lord July 28, 2025September 24, 2025

Two people in orange shirts load garbage, including large black bags and a toilet, into the back of a pickup truck on a residential street—a stark scene as Allegheny County environmental projects lose millions.

Allegheny County could clean up properties — and make owners pay

by Venuri Siriwardane July 16, 2025July 17, 2025