Shelter Stakes

As homelessness surged, Allegheny County and Pittsburgh scrambled, and those without shelter tried to adapt.

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Allegheny County previews plans for users of Smithfield Street shelter, but operator warns of calamity

Allegheny County previews plans for users of Smithfield Street shelter, but operator warns of calamity

Pittsburgh’s mayor asked for expert advice on homelessness. Here’s what the mayor — and you — should know

Pittsburgh’s mayor asked for expert advice on homelessness. Here’s what the mayor — and you — should know

Allegheny County closing Downtown shelter on Smithfield Street

Allegheny County closing Downtown shelter on Smithfield Street

Allegheny County youth are using homelessness services at nearly pre-pandemic rates. Many more may be housing insecure, but invisible.

Allegheny County youth are using homelessness services at nearly pre-pandemic rates. Many more may be housing insecure, but invisible.

Updated: Pittsburgh housing execs pledge Section 8 service improvements this year

Updated: Pittsburgh housing execs pledge Section 8 service improvements this year

How a Pittsburgh family made sure that being unhoused wouldn’t mean losing out on school

How a Pittsburgh family made sure that being unhoused wouldn’t mean losing out on school

Section 8 sold short: Pittsburgh housing authority’s mishandling of vouchers repels landlords, imperils tenants

Section 8 sold short: Pittsburgh housing authority’s mishandling of vouchers repels landlords, imperils tenants

Allegheny County’s first season with two ‘low-barrier’ shelters included wintry mix of problems and challenges, accounts and emails show

Allegheny County’s first season with two ‘low-barrier’ shelters included wintry mix of problems and challenges, accounts and emails show

Tent camp closure marks shift in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County homelessness policies

Tent camp closure marks shift in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County homelessness policies