Clairton air normal, but worries remain
Mon Valley and Pittsburgh residents concerned after US Steel coke works blast, while Allegheny County reports no air quality spikes.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
North America’s largest native fruit species is gaining local popularity as an ecological blessing and tasty snack. The tree’s resurgence could also support a return of the long-displaced zebra swallowtail butterfly. The post Pittsburgh’s pawpaw revival takes root —and could bring a rare butterfly back to town appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Geoffrey Gordon's condition limits the time he can spend standing at the easel, but also has benefits. Pain drowns out “the second guessing, ‘maybe this color or this tool’ — when you’re in a lot of pain, you don’t care. … That way you’re very present in your work.” The post How to start, or advance, a career while living with a disability appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publ...| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Elias witnessed 12 arrests targeting suspected immigrants and, according to the complaint, began marching the perimeter of the Ambridge police station holding a homemade sign that read “No Justice, No Peace” and chanting “Shame!” The post Lawsuit: Ambridge police unlawfully arrested protesters observing ICE-involved patrol appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Rezoning efforts in Hazelwood face new delays amid threats of legal action and concerns of insufficient notice granted to the railroad and other business interests. Allegheny Valley Railroad and CSX — the latter of which owns most of the roughly 233 acres covered by the proposed rezoning — joined other industry players in persuading Pittsburgh’s […] The post Planning Commission delays Hazelwood zoning change again as railroads threaten legal action appeared first on Pittsburgh's...| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Allegheny County will avoid a second year of property tax hikes, but that requires trimming $15 million in administrative expenses to balance the budget, officials said Tuesday. “We are in this moment where we are trying to do more with less,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said as she released her 2026 budget proposal. “We are […] The post No tax increase, but Allegheny County may cut costs to offset tariffs and inflation appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource i...| Pittsburgh's Public Source
While homeownership remains the norm around Pittsburgh's edges, renting is increasingly prevalent in most neighborhoods. In pockets including Homewood and Uptown, vacancy is stubbornly high. The post Three maps that explain Pittsburgh’s homeownership geography appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Student debt, rising costs, aging homes and corporate buyers are colliding and making it harder for younger Pittsburghers to buy their first homes. The post ‘A really steep lift’: Pittsburghers in their 20s and 30s find homeownership less and less attainable appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
A timeline of federal higher ed changes and responses by Pittsburgh-area colleges and universities. The post Timeline: U.S. House Republicans praise Pitt for cutting China tie, the latest Pittsburgh response to D.C. higher ed action appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Mon Valley and Pittsburgh residents concerned after US Steel coke works blast, while Allegheny County reports no air quality spikes.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
When it comes to violence prevention, Pittsburgh youth have a lot to say. Here’s how four locals are advocating for a safer city.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
From Pittsburgh to LA, Maia Williams reflects on diversity and growth as a Black professional. On returning home she found her “beat.”| PublicSource
Trump announced $92 billion in investments for Pennsylvania, called a key player in the race to pioneer and utilize AI.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Trump's "big" bill puts Medicaid on the chopping block. From work requirements to loss of coverage, here are Pittsbughers' concerns.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Gene Walker is a leading supporter of consolidation plans for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Mentoring and hard truths shaped his vision.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
