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A man wearing glasses and a blue shirt stands next to an open car door in a parking area, with police vehicles and buildings in the background, where ICE planned 46 arrests in downtown Pittsburgh courthouses.

ICE, immigration and local response

ICE notified sheriff of 46 ‘targets’ for planned arrests at Downtown courthouses last year, emails show

by Quinn Glabicki April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The records reflect eight months of detentions at the courthouses, as President Donald Trump ratcheted his second-term immigration crackdown.

A man in a suit sits at a conference table, gesturing with both hands, with city buildings visible through large windows behind him.

Local Government

O’Connor seeking ‘long-term’ deals with UPMC, other nonprofits

by Charlie Wolfson April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Three people stand near an open ambulance on a city street, with two police officers beside the vehicle and urban buildings in the background.

Guest commentary

Will the ambulance show up? An authority can keep the medics coming.

by Guest commentary by Dwight Boddorf April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

A person wearing a "Pittsburgh Public Safety" jacket faces a group of police officers and officials standing outdoors in a row during a daytime event.

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Outside law enforcement to assist Pittsburgh for NFL Draft patrols

by Charlie Wolfson April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Two police officers in uniform stand by their motorcycles on a city street, with a bus and a crowd of people in the background.

ICE, immigration and local response

Council clears first of three bills limiting ICE cooperation in Pittsburgh

by Jamese Platt April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Aerial view of a crowded baseball stadium during a game, with players on the field and city buildings visible in the background.

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

The NFL Draft may be the ultimate sports exposition, but it’s far from the first for the North Shore

by Stephanie Strasburg, Quinn Glabicki and Rich Lord April 6, 2026April 20, 2026

People in business attire exit a light rail train at an indoor station. One man walks ahead confidently while others follow behind him.

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Q&A: How can Pittsburgh pitch itself as a place to return to after the NFL Draft?

by Mia Hollie March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Six people stand and watch attentively in a formal, well-lit room with blue walls, white trim, and brass chandeliers. Some appear engaged, while others look thoughtful or concerned.

Local Government

O’Connor amendments paint difficult financial future, even after raising taxes

by Charlie Wolfson March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Aerial view of a cityscape featuring two tall, cylindrical buildings with vertical stripes among other office and residential structures.

Local Government

Pitt to give city $5 million over five years for O’Connor agenda

by Charlie Wolfson March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Which Allegheny County employees were paid the most last year? It’s now easier to find out.

by Charlie Wolfson March 30, 2026March 30, 2026