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500 show for training in rapid response to ICE in Pittsburgh
Following Renee Good’s death in Minneapolis, local efforts to recruit rapid responders to witness immigration raids and arrests are gaining ground.
Pittsburgh’s Venezuelans exhale, then brace for what comes next
Venezuelans in Pittsburgh describe a moment of relief shadowed by fear — shaped by decades of repression, family still at risk, and uncertainty about what comes next.
O’Connor orders review of permitting delays, signals support for city developers
The new mayor’s first executive order could please many who backed his primary campaign.
Neither autism nor tragedy will stop Penn Hills man from saving lives
John Mitchell is ‘a special duck.’ Leaving the nest did not go smoothly, but he’s poised to be a paramedic — for starters.
The crass Fred Rogers of AI deepfakes has some Pittsburghers ‘horrified’
The memory of the local icon is being twisted by a high-tech Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The institutions who protect his history are looking for ways to clear the AI slop.
In Oakland, long-term residents find joy in ever-evolving neighborhood
High demand in the eds-and-meds-dominated neighborhood has pushed home prices beyond the reach of many people, but those who have staked a claim say the amenities outweigh the hassles.
Skate, snip or serve in Oakland’s ‘third places’
Known for its churning rentals and busy workplaces, Pittsburgh’s second downtown also features spots for chance encounters and intentional community.
Update: PPS board rejects school closure, reconfiguration plan after 2 years of work
Just three PPS board members voted for the comprehensive proposal to address some of the district’s overcapacity and inequity issues by closing 12 schools across nine buildings.
CMU seeks world’s ‘best and brightest’ but visa woes and anti-China rhetoric have some ‘freaked out’
The Oakland school has drawn a globally diverse student body that bolsters science and the American economy, but Washington policies and nationalism have pushed the numbers down.
Overwhelmed by the news? Here are ways to destress and 6 low- or no-cost to-dos in Pittsburgh
From Black Cat Market to Randyland, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County offer plenty of options for escaping the news and staying grounded.
Meet the ambassadors for Pittsburgh’s most flood-prone neighborhoods
As climate change drives erratic weather, Pittsburgh’s low-lying communities get little support from the state or feds. These advocates and municipal leaders have taken matters into their own hands.
Hazelwood rezoning gets 4-2 nod, despite railroad opposition
The City Planning Commission’s vote to rezone more than 40 parcels in Hazelwood sends the matter to Pittsburgh City Council. If approved there, railroads may sue.
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