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A memorial photo of a woman with flowers and ribbons is taped to glass, while people holding pictures gather outside in remembrance.

ICE, immigration and local response

Decision on charges in Daphy Michel’s death, after release by ICE, in DA’s hands

by Rich Lord August 19, 2026August 20, 2026

Person with curly hair sits at a desk, holding a laptop covered in stickers. A plant, keyboard, monitor and wall art are visible in the home office setting.

As patients turn to AI, Pittsburgh’s mental health providers adapt

by Oliver Morrison August 19, 2026August 22, 2026

A group of older adults sits in a meeting room, some talking while one woman in the foreground writes on papers. Posters on the wall read “PROTECT AND CONNECT OPEN SPACE” and “SPREAD THE WORD.”.

Elizabeth Township punts gas well permit decision until September

by Lucas Dufalla August 18, 2026August 24, 2026

Firefighters walk through debris with damaged WTC steel structures in the background after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Community storytelling

If 9/11 changed you, we’d like to know about it

by Rich Lord August 7, 2026August 6, 2026

A group of inmates wearing green uniforms sit in chairs and watch something in a prison common area; others stand in the background.

Criminal Justice

Foundation of HOPE opens doors for those leaving Allegheny County Jail

by Ada Perlman August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

A group of people stand around a dark SUV during a street confrontation as one person films the scene with a camera.

How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground

by Jamie Wiggan and Stephanie Strasburg August 4, 2026August 6, 2026

A group of people at a protest hold signs supporting immigrants and wear masks. The wall behind them reads, “Justice, the Guardian.”

ICE, immigration and local response

Pittsburgh nonprofit sues Trump administration for deporting abused, trafficked children

by Oliver Morrison July 31, 2026August 1, 2026

A yellow graphic with the headline "The first half of 2026" beside a collage of four photos. Top right: children and adults rally outside a building, chanting and holding signs, including a large banner reading "Save Our Schools." Bottom left: four people seated at a meeting table with microphones, reading documents. Bottom center: community members protest outside a brick building holding signs, including one reading "Springdale deserves to breathe free." Bottom right: Mayor Corey O'Connor speaks to reporters outside in the rain while microphones are held toward him and people with umbrellas stand behind him.

Inside our Newsroom

Halfway through 2026: What we’ve covered and what comes next

by Halle Stockton July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Several people sit at a conference table with microphones and documents, engaged in discussion in a formal meeting room.

Economy & Housing

Downtown TRID investment plan draws dozens of detractors, but wins a City Council approval

by Mia Hollie July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

A training dummy strapped to a backboard with a seatbelt, lying on the ground in a simulated emergency setting.

Guest commentary

Congress didn’t ban shocking ambulance bills, leaving rural patients especially vulnerable

by Guest Commentary by Vivian Greenwood July 24, 2026July 25, 2026

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