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A man stands under a large concrete overpass while several blurred figures walk past him on either side.

Did AI kill my job, or open up a next chapter?

by First-person essay by Austin Harvey April 10, 2026April 12, 2026

A person wearing sunglasses, a beige blazer, and a tie stands confidently in front of a building with a "GARDEN" sign.

Don’t tell anyone about Pittsburgh

by First-person essay by Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko April 3, 2026April 10, 2026

A person sits at a table counting cash. The table holds a mug, bottles, and other small items. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind them.

Fun and flexibility don’t justify tipless shifts and uncertain schedules for restaurant workers

First-person essay By Julia DeGregorio

March 27, 2026March 26, 2026

Five black office chairs are arranged in a row against a green and blue background, with a black curved line drawn below them.

Guest commentary

Don’t let return-to-office fever push women out of the workforce

by Guest commentary by Holly McIlwain and Kelli A. Komondor March 20, 2026March 22, 2026

A man with a shaved head in a black shirt and jeans sits on the hood of a black car parked on a city street at dusk.

Mt. Lebanon parking tickets led me on a quest for transparency

by First-person essay by Dan Joyce March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

A woman in a green dress holds a baby against her shoulder while standing in front of a glass door.

My baby boy is my biggest source of joy, but postpartum nights broke me

by First-person essay by Cara Zlatos March 6, 2026March 4, 2026

Three people sit around a table with art supplies in a colorful studio, shelves of paints and ceramic items visible in the background.

Am I family? A stepparent? A bonus adult? Messy questions led me to real community.

by First-person essay by Lauren H. Steele February 27, 2026March 1, 2026

A group of people sit in a row on outdoor steps, wearing matching "Invest In Black Women" shirts; some are wearing face masks.

Guest commentary

People over plows: A call for urgent investment in Pittsburgh’s Black women

by First-person essay by Sharnay Hearn Davis February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

A group of people at a protest hold signs reading "Respect Trans Health" and "Trans Kids Deserve Care."

Guest commentary

We need brave institutions to support transgender youth in Pittsburgh

by Guest commentary by Ansel Bloom February 13, 2026February 14, 2026

A person with long dark hair and glasses sits on a bench outdoors, wearing a denim jacket. An industrial structure and a bridge are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Six weeks in the Amazon’s headwaters helped me to love post-industrial Pittsburgh

First-person essay by Dalia MaeroffFebruary 6, 2026February 4, 2026

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