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Pennsylvania’s highest court could give cities the go-ahead to craft their own gun laws

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

The Republican-led General Assembly is unlikely to consider restricting gun access despite the recent massacre of nearly 20 children in Texas.

As new gun control legislation is under consideration by Pittsburgh City Council, Rev. De Neice Welch, vice president of the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network, is concerned about over-policing of Pittsburgh's black residents. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Could Pittsburgh’s proposed gun control bills disproportionately impact black residents?

by Kieran McLean February 11, 2019February 16, 2019

Pittsburgh reveals gun control bills promised after Tree of Life shooting

by Jeffrey Benzing December 14, 2018January 15, 2019

Ayisat Bisiriyu, 14, wants to raise awareness and open discussion surrounding mental health issues that can affect teenagers. (Photo by Maranie R. Staab/PublicSource)

COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, Featured, FIRST PERSON, Teen Voices

Mental illness and teens: It’s hard to tell who is joking and who is crying for help. What’s my responsibility?

by Ayisat Bisiriyu June 6, 2018November 5, 2021

IN-DEPTH, PUBLIC SAFETY

Pittsburgh, unlike other cities, has shirked transparency on its illegal gun problem for years. Why?

by Jeffrey Benzing October 24, 2017January 4, 2018

Kelly Davern-Fields' 19-year-old son, John Cassidy, was found shot to death in a vacant Homewood lot on Oct. 22, 2016. Floyd Beard, 18, turned himself into police on Monday, Jan. 23, after a warrant was issued for his arrest in the case. He is charged with criminal homicide. (Photo by Guy Wathen/PublicSource)

Investigations, PUBLIC SAFETY

Cassidy’s family couldn’t believe his murder was unsolved. Now a new tip leads to an arrest.

by Jeffrey Benzing January 24, 2017February 15, 2018