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Workers in high-visibility jackets clean up debris near the geometric walls of the Allegheny County Jail, placing trash and materials into black bags.

Is ‘500-in-500’ hitting its marks for housing people? Officials, observers weigh in at day 250.

by Jake Vasilias February 11, 2025February 12, 2025

Allegheny County’s push to open up 500 units for unhoused people is officially halfway along, logging one-third of the intended affordable dwellings.

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A developmental disability diagnosis can hit hard — but it isn’t a knockout

by Rich Lord February 4, 2025January 12, 2026

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Federal grants freeze memo rescinded after spurring anxiety in Pittsburgh, but funding fight may not be over

by Charlie Wolfson January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Trump’s return to office sparks fears for Pittsburgh’s international students

by Maddy Franklin January 28, 2025September 24, 2025

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Pittsburgh’s potential first queer history landmark poised for review process

by David S. Rotenstein January 28, 2025January 27, 2025

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Allegheny County Jail’s addiction medication program evolves after rough start

by Venuri Siriwardane January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

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Transparency and equity on minds of Allegheny County’s almost entirely new health board members

by Venuri Siriwardane January 15, 2025January 19, 2025

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As Pittsburgh ages, Black families shoulder heavy dementia care burden

by Amber Frantz January 14, 2025January 20, 2025

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Inside our Newsroom

You survived 2024. Now vote one more time — for your must-follow news topics.

by Jamie Wiggan and Rich Lord December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

A group of people wearing masks gather in a hallway, listening to a person speaking, with flags visible in the background.

Need for shelter keeps rising two years after Second Avenue Commons opened

by Rich Lord December 16, 2024December 13, 2024