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A man in a suit jacket stands between shelves filled with law books, resting his arm on one shelf and looking slightly to the side.

Community storytelling

The most moving graduation I attended was in prison

by First-person essay by David Harris June 24, 2025June 26, 2025

A woman in a blue floral dress sits on a stone bench outdoors, holding framed photos of two different people, one black and white, one color.

At a tough time, facing a big decision, I asked: What would my grandmas do?

by First-person essay by Judy Cohen June 13, 2025June 25, 2025

Natalia Connor stands outdoors on a sunny day, smiling at the camera. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

From Allderdice to SXSW, I’ve urged that youth voices be heard

by First-person essay by Natalia Connor May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

A group of people walk along a city sidewalk at dusk, some carrying bags and wearing casual clothes. Jordan Mondell, at center, pulls a cart of supplies to hand out to people in need throughout downtown Pittsburgh. Dusk falls on the buildings around them.

Working in homeless services can be draining, but I found reason for hope in Pittsburgh

by First-person essay by Jordan Mondell May 23, 2025May 22, 2025

An adult and a child wearing glasses sit on a couch, smiling and reading a book together.

The hardest decision I ever made for my son

by First-person essay by Amy Whipple May 2, 2025May 4, 2025

A person gestures toward a robotic device on a workbench in a lab, with complex mathematical equations written on a whiteboard in the background.

Hearing ‘it doesn’t matter, you are a girl,’ sealed my fate as an engineer

by First-person essay by Melisa Orta Martinez April 25, 2025April 24, 2025

A person stands outside a building, holding up two framed artworks, one in each hand, and looks directly at the camera.

My dive into East Liberty’s past revealed ‘third spaces’ lost to time and development

by First-person essay by Njaimeh Njie April 18, 2025April 20, 2025

A person with long hair and glasses leans on an open car door, with a city street and cars in the background during early evening.

Confessions of a ‘passenger princess,’ traveling Pittsburgh without a car

by First-person essay by Emma Riva April 11, 2025April 12, 2025

A person sits cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by framed art pieces. They are wearing a green sweater and jeans, in an indoor setting with a desk and various objects around.

I’m not yet 30, but working with dementia caregivers in Pittsburgh centers me on what matters most

by First-person essay by Dorothy Yam April 4, 2025September 24, 2025

Person in sunglasses and a black jacket sits on moss-covered steps, surrounded by various outdoor items including potted plants, an American flag, and household objects.

VIDEO

How I celebrated Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods — and why I left them

by First-person video by Dean Bog March 20, 2025March 23, 2025