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Hazy cityscape with a yellow bridge in the background, buildings in the foreground, and tree branches partially visible on the left.

Allegheny County, Pittsburgh nix Friday events, but smoke may clear Saturday

by Oliver Morrison July 17, 2026July 18, 2026

Air tainted by wildfires, which moved into the region Thursday, has made outdoor activity hazardous across Pennsylvania. The county asked industrial polluters to reduce activity.

A man, woman, and baby sit on a dark couch in a living room. A bouquet of flowers is nearby. The image has white specks scattered across it.

First person

My parents’ premature deaths made public health a personal reality

by First-person essay by Tara Fay Coleman July 17, 2026July 19, 2026

Microscopic view showing CYCLOSPORA, two oval-shaped red-stained cells on a blue and white granular background.

HEALTH

Cyclospora: What you should know about the diarrhea bug

by Cilia Catello July 16, 2026July 19, 2026

Aerial view of The Landing Hotel and nearby buildings along a river, with trees, parking lots, and city streets in the background.

HEALTH

Report: Pa. faces a choice to limit gambling addiction quickly or preserve revenue

by Oliver Morrison July 14, 2026July 15, 2026

Aerial view of the UPMC Presbyterian hospital building in an urban area with hills and residential neighborhoods in the background.

HEALTH

UPMC’s profits return and executive pay increases as expansion efforts continue

by Oliver Morrison June 30, 2026July 2, 2026

A sepia-toned photo of a city skyline with tall buildings and a bridge, overlaid on a background of green and blue geometric shapes with a black curved line.

Guest commentary

Pittsburgh wants more families, but state insurance laws make that harder

by Guest commentary by Donal Levi Donovan June 26, 2026June 24, 2026

A group of people protest outside, holding signs with messages against a data center, including one that reads “Springdale deserves to breathe free.”.

Climate

Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited

by Cilia Catello June 23, 2026June 22, 2026

A vendor smiles and gestures at an outdoor market stall displaying tomatoes, eggs, and various vegetables. Another vendor stands under the tent behind him.

Food

Recipe for a perfect farmers market a work in progress

by Lissa Brennan June 18, 2026June 12, 2026

People browse stalls at an outdoor farmers market set up under a metal-framed structure, with tents, fresh produce, and greenery visible on a sunny day.

THE PITTSBURGH EXPERIENCE

Pittsburgh-area farmers markets map

by Lissa Brennan and Natasha Khan June 18, 2026June 17, 2026

A group of boys in swimsuits are at a public swimming pool; one stands on a diving board, another dives in, and others stand nearby or hang from a metal bar.

Equity

Calming the ripples of Pittsburgh’s segregated swimming history

by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell June 15, 2026June 12, 2026

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