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Two figures hold a heart at sunrise with the text: “A little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them. A brighter day is on the horizon. Let’s make it shine.”.

Nearly 4,000 Allegheny County students experience homelessness. A new book lets them tell their stories.

by Aakanksha Agarwal September 16, 2026September 15, 2026

A roadside grassy area with mailboxes, a trash bin, and a large signboard displaying local site information near a wooded hill.

Elizabeth Township OKs fracked wells near a school despite resident concern

by Lucas Dufalla September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

A building seen from an aerial view at a distance with white spears emerging from the roof.

Risk, trust and the joy of discovery: Mattress Factory approaches 50 years

Aerial view of a stadium near a river in a city with bridges, buildings, and hills in the background at dusk.

When the Steelers sell tickets, here’s how much the public sector gets

by Rich Lord September 12, 2026September 13, 2026

A forest scene with tall trees marked with white Xs and green ferns covering the forest floor.

Remembering Flight 93 through the lens of healing

by First-person essay by Tim Lambert September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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

A dimly lit street at dusk is blocked by yellow caution tape and fallen tree branches, with a car’s headlights shining in the background—a scene reminiscent of the storms AI is changing how Pittsburgh meteorologists track, as new technology helps them better anticipate tornadoes.

Are Pittsburgh-area storms leaving you without power? We want to hear about it.

by Penny De La Cruz September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

A grid of 16 circle-cropped headshots shows a diverse group of people, each facing the camera and smiling or maintaining neutral expressions, against blurred indoor backgrounds.

Inside our Newsroom

Public Source seeks match pool supporters to catalyze our next year of reporting

by Alyia Paulding September 2, 2026September 1, 2026

A woman sits in a white room with bookshelves. In the foreground there are stacks of books. She holds a tablet.

The library was there when she needed it. Now, she’s paying it forward.

A child with a decorative hat and backpack stands among people; another child holds a large cone-shaped gift while smiling outdoors.

Guest commentary

What Germany’s ‘school cone’ tradition can teach us about childhood literacy

by Guest Commentary by Mary Denison August 28, 2026September 1, 2026

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