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
Despite being a football town, we mustn’t forget how much music and the arts can broaden our minds. Exploring your interests at a young age and deciding what you’re passionate about is so crucial to becoming a well-rounded human. The post I’ve been a Steelers fan since age 10, but wish more Pittsburgh kids loved the arts 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
At Pitt, where 12% of students are involved in Greek Life, there have been 91 hazing reports since the 2017-18 academic year. Compare that to 224 reported hazing accusations statewide from 2018 through February 2025. The post Hazing accusations at Pitt, other schools range from Skittles to forced fights 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
“Alcoa respects that we operate in areas of high value to the community, and we are committed to undertaking a comprehensive review of the feedback and responding in a thorough and timely manner," the Pittsburgh-based company said. The post Alcoa’s Australian mining plan draws unprecedented opposition 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
Municipalities that want to attract data centers can quickly spell out clear rights for them in some zones, with reasonable regulations, within months. And those that don’t want data centers? “To discourage, create regulations to make it more difficult. They can't exclude them but they can make it more difficult.” The post AI data center growth raises Pittsburgh-area hopes, but job gains and community benefits aren’t guaranteed appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSourc...| Pittsburgh's Public Source
The local children are boys and girls ages 15 to 17, and some have zero family in Guatemala, said Vic Walczak, legal director of ACLU-PA. The post Pittsburgh lawyers and advocates scramble to protect local Guatemalan children amid U.S. deportation push 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 federal judge granted an injunction sought by Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt, allowing the organization to resume operations as an official student group immediately, rather than serving out the last three weeks of a six-month suspension. The post Pitt Palestine club can resume activities, judge rules 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
Black people like Shyheim Banks bear the brunt of the public mental health system’s failures: They represent 32% of the 302 population, but just 13% of the county’s total population. The post Involuntary ‘302’ hospitalizations fall more heavily on Black patients. Would AOT be different? 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
Testing for unhealthy materials and conditions has slackened, and efforts to remediate risks to student health are few, Women for a Healthy Environment found in a repeat survey of school districts. The post Schools in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh area slow to fix environmental hazards 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
Lee and Nicole have talked about leaving Pittsburgh — or even the country — if needed. Options include moving to Maryland or studying abroad for a semester. For now, Lee’s staying put. The post ‘There’s a specific target on my head’: Transgender teen grapples with UPMC care cuts 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
The number of students without permanent housing is rising in Allegheny County. A mobile classroom motors around the region to bridge the learning gaps caused by housing insecurity. The post Winnie’s Wagon delivers kids’ science experiments to shelters and sidewalks 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
In theory, it’s simple: If a behavioral crisis puts someone in jeopardy, some well-meaning person can start a civil process that leads to treatment. In practice, involuntary mental health care is fraught with difficult questions about individual rights, due process and interaction with other systems, from employment and child care to criminal court. The post Court-ordered mental health options — 302 and AOT — explained appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonp...| Pittsburgh's Public Source
The jail’s population has increased since 2022 after county leaders commissioned design plans for a far smaller facility following decades of decline. The post Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded? 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
The price hikes would yield $84.4 million for the utility to help fund its 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes lead pipe replacement and costly pump upgrades in Highland Park and Aspinwall. The post Residents fear monthly bills as Pittsburgh Water seeks 33% rate hike 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
Allegheny County property tax revenue declined in 2024 for the first time in 15 years. Here are the key takeaways.| PublicSource
Uncertainty looms in the development forecast for Pittsburgh as economic pressures challenge city strengths in research, tech and innovation.| PublicSource
Gene Walker is a leading supporter of consolidation plans for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Mentoring and hard truths shaped his vision.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Protestors rallied at UPMC’s headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh to oppose the health system’s cuts to gender-affirming care services for trans youth.| PublicSource
“The Pitt” depicts gritty emergency room scenes that are all too real for Allegheny General Hospital, the inspiration behind the HBO drama.| PublicSource
The Fern Hollow collapse pushed officials to act — but Pittsburgh’s bridge repairs are slow, costly and far from complete.| PublicSource
Federal funding cuts and EPA regulatory rollbacks rock Allegheny County projects on green infrastructure, climate resilience and clean air protections.| PublicSource
Video footage of a Pittsburgh police arrest shows five officers pulling a man who has been characterized as paraplegic from his car.| PublicSource
A Pitt law professor shares insights from teaching incarcerated individuals at SCI-Greene, highlighting education’s role in creating change.| PublicSource
PRT bus fares account for only 9% of the transit agency’s total revenue, leaving the agency wondering how to foot the bill if state funding falls short.| PublicSource
Protesters, including Mayor Ed Gainey, rallied in downtown Pittsburgh to demand the release of union leader David Huerta, who was arrested in Los Angeles.| PublicSource
Half of Pittsburgh-area seniors live alone. Risks of fatal accidents and emergencies are already high. Government cuts complicate them more.| PublicSource
Corey O'Connor upset incumbent Ed Gainey in Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how people voted across the city.| PublicSource
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials pursue a new task force as a local response to federal budget cuts by the Trump administration.| PublicSource
Pitt replaces DEI office with one focused on engagement and well-being, in latest local higher ed change under the Trump administration.| PublicSource
