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Robert Spragling, who lives in McKeesport Towers, stands for a portrait after his visit to court on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in McKeesport. Spragling told a district judge during his eviction hearing that he couldn't afford to pay the $822 he owed in rent to McKeesport Housing Authority. Spragling was referred to a Department of Human Services official who helped him fill out paperwork to get rent for June and July from remaining federal assistance funds. But come September, Spragling may be facing another eviction hearing.(Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Economy & Housing

Eviction filings surge as COVID rent relief ends

by Eric Jankiewicz August 18, 2022August 18, 2022

Mik Pappas, a magisterial district judge, at his court in Highland Park. (Photo by Clare Sheedy/PublicSource)

Update: Police lobbied DA, courts for probe of progressive magistrate

by J.T. O’Toole July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

Local Government

Pittsburgh police and school district lack a cooperative agreement, defying state law

by Charlie Wolfson June 16, 2022June 21, 2022

A woman walks down a street next to a red brick house with a sloped roof and steps leading to the front door. The surroundings are green with trees and bushes.

‘I’m going to lose no matter what.’ Allegheny County’s property tax system would be illegal in most states

by Rich Lord June 14, 2022June 21, 2022

UPMC's Hamot Hospital in Erie

The Exempt Dilemma

Gainey wants Pittsburgh healthcare giants to pitch into the city budget. In Erie, they already do.

by Charlie Wolfson June 13, 2022April 5, 2023

Many police officers standing together

Does doubling of Pittsburgh police discipline reflect a problem or a solution?

by Megan Harris and Rich Lord April 28, 2022November 21, 2024

Portraits of Steve Irwin, Jerry Dickinson and Summer Lee

Local Government

Irwin’s wealth stands out in congressional primary

by Charlie Wolfson April 25, 2022September 7, 2022

Pittsburgh’s hot housing market + Allegheny County’s largely frozen assessments = ‘fundamentally inequitable’ tax bills

by Rich Lord April 4, 2022September 7, 2022

Background is red. "We'd like to hear your story" written in white. "Your story" is in italics.

Community callout: Are you a Pittsburgh-area college student who has experienced sexual violence or misconduct?

by Public Source March 11, 2022October 4, 2022

Potatoes, salads and other foods in a buffet table.

Local Government

14 inspectors, 8,000+ businesses: Allegheny County’s food safety program is strained

by Charlie Wolfson March 11, 2022September 7, 2022