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Three people stand talking outside a building with a sign reading “Magisterial District Judge.” One person wears a mask, and a parked car is partially visible.

DA drops charges against Springdale man forcefully arrested at council meeting

by Charlie Wolfson August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

William “Danny” Rosenmund was tackled to the ground by multiple police officers during an April 21 meeting and was charged with felony aggravated assault.

A group of inmates wearing green uniforms sit in chairs and watch something in a prison common area; others stand in the background.

Criminal Justice

Foundation of HOPE opens doors for those leaving Allegheny County Jail

by Ada Perlman August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

A group of people stand around a dark SUV during a street confrontation as one person films the scene with a camera.

How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground

by Jamie Wiggan and Stephanie Strasburg August 4, 2026August 6, 2026

A person speaks at a podium while a police chief, seated behind a desk with a nameplate, listens attentively.

ICE-allied police chief in Springdale faced lawsuits and allegations before clashes with critics

by Charlie Wolfson and Stephanie Strasburg August 4, 2026August 6, 2026

Row of attached, two- and three-story houses with varying facades on a sunny street; some garbage bags are near the gray house entrance. A parked car is visible on the left.

Economy & Housing

Showdown over short-term rental rules in Pittsburgh looms

by Mia Hollie August 3, 2026July 31, 2026

A person wearing a helmet rides a white electric bike on a city sidewalk near parked bicycles and tall buildings.

Local Government

E-bike surge powers suburban lawmaking

by Lucas Dufalla July 30, 2026July 29, 2026

A man wearing glasses and a cap holds a baby in a yellow outfit, standing behind a woman speaking at a podium.

Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal: 13 questions answered

by Oliver Morrison July 27, 2026August 4, 2026

A person with glasses works at a dual-monitor computer setup in a decorated office cubicle, using a keyboard and mouse.

AI

Can AI streamline government in Pittsburgh’s smaller suburbs?

by Ada Perlman July 21, 2026July 17, 2026

A crowd of people stands indoors; one woman holds a yellow sign reading, "Just a gay mom 'grooming' my sons to fight against bigots!"

Monroeville library Pride Month display puts regional fight over LGBTQ+ books back in focus

by Lajja Mistry and Cilia Catello July 20, 2026July 23, 2026

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

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