Beechview Archives

A person wearing jeans and a gray hoodie stands on a train platform, carrying a beige tote bag, facing the tracks.

Here’s why Mt. Lebanon is taking over a year to fix an elevator

by Lucas Dufalla September 30, 2026September 28, 2026

“I’m not the only one experiencing it. Elderly people, other disabled people — it’s not about fairness, it’s about equity. Why did it take so long?” — Laura Szafranski, regular user of the Mt. Lebanon Station elevator

A person holding a black umbrella stands by a white memorial wall inscribed with names. A bouquet of red and white flowers rests at the base of the wall.

Community storytelling

9/11 memories vivid across Pittsburgh region

by Rich Lord September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Two people with event badges stand at a metal counter; one posts a paper to the wall with tape while the other looks on wearing sunglasses.

ICE, immigration and local response

Las Palmas owner’s son: Federal agents demand he ‘get out of the way’ as Beechview immigration enforcement heightens

by Charlie Wolfson September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

A brick building with a “Las Palmas” sign, two parked cars, a U.S. flag, and newspaper stands on the sidewalk.

ICE, immigration and local response

Immigration enforcement in Beechview brings tense scene to Las Palmas

by Rich Lord September 8, 2026September 9, 2026

Two children with backpacks walk up a path toward a brick school building, surrounded by adults and other children near the entrance.

Education

‘It’s not going to be the same.’ Back-to-school in Pittsburgh bittersweet ahead of closures.

by Lajja Mistry September 1, 2026August 31, 2026

Man helps a young girl reach monkey bars on a playground while another girl stands nearby holding a toy.

Community storytelling

Childcare’s high cost, low supply pushes Pittsburgh families to get creative

by Matt Petras August 25, 2026September 10, 2026

Exterior view of the Homewood Healthy Active Living Center with an American flag, signage, and a ramp leading to the entrance.

Climate

Cooling center needs likely to rise in Pittsburgh

by Feixu Chen July 15, 2026July 19, 2026

Two people stand behind a table with covered trays of food at a community event indoors. A third person in an orange shirt stands further back near the wall.

Community storytelling

Free food, shared cultures and a message of welcome in Beechview

by Cilia Catello June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

A woman wearing overalls stands in a garden on a sunny day, with green plants in the foreground and trees and a building in the background.

Public-service guides

Hungry to garden in Pittsburgh? Here’s where to start.

by Jordan Stovka May 8, 2026May 7, 2026

Inside our Newsroom

From a South Hills town hall: In overwhelming times, media should be constructive

by Matt Petras March 13, 2026March 16, 2026

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