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Jamie Kunning believes that we can all benefit from recovery. Jamie's progress has been supported by a vast network of people. (Photo by Kat Procyk/PublicSource)

Sun still shines on your heavy head

by First-person essay by Jamie Kunning August 6, 2019November 5, 2021

Low-Wage Living

Low-Wage Living: Five threats to the livelihoods of low-wage workers in Pennsylvania

by Meg St-Esprit August 5, 2019September 17, 2019

Sheriff’s sales take place on the first Monday of every month in the Gold Room at the Allegheny County Courthouse. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Looking for affordable property? Buyers see mixed success at Allegheny County sheriff’s sales.

by Matt Petras August 1, 2019November 5, 2021

Founded in 1868, the McConway & Torley steel foundry touts itself as a neighborhood staple thanks to their worldwide success in automatic train coupler manufacturing. Emissions from the foundry include benzene, particulate matter, gaseous nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide, and metal toxics such as manganese, chromium, and lead.

In formerly blue-collar Lawrenceville, residents worry how foundry emissions could impact the future

by Maria Heines July 29, 2019October 28, 2019

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority's water treatment plant in Lincoln–Lemington–Belmar. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Lead levels in Pittsburgh’s drinking water dipped but remain out of compliance

by Oliver Morrison July 26, 2019August 13, 2019

One woman’s restitution in the form of a three-quarter recovery home in Duquesne

by Kat Procyk July 25, 2019August 13, 2019

Joanna Bernstein's addiction to opioids began with a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

A three-quarter home in Pittsburgh was a key stop in my recovery from opioid addiction

by First-person essay by Joanna Bernstein July 25, 2019November 5, 2021

Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deb Gross (right) at the City Council table with former colleague Darlene Harris. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Lawrenceville inclusionary zoning pilot heads to Peduto’s desk after unanimous council approval

by Tom Lisi July 24, 2019November 5, 2021

VIDEO

Watch: When it comes to community redevelopment, what’s in a name?

by Jourdan Hicks July 22, 2019November 5, 2021

Members of the Fox Chapel Area School District board meet on June 10, 2019. (Photo by Jay Manning/ PublicSource)

Transparency concerns loom over top-performing Fox Chapel school district

by Mary Niederberger July 18, 2019February 21, 2020