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How Mayor Ed Gainey changed Pittsburgh, from more housing to fewer police
Just by being elected, Gainey made history. As a rare one-term mayor, his policies had limited opportunity to take root.
Doubling down, doubling back: local departments diverge on ICE cooperation
Stowe police cancelled an agreement with the federal agency following a Public Source inquiry, then inked a new one days later. Springdale defended its contract during a public meeting; Robinson denies being a signatory. A Mount Washington arrest stirs controversy.
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AG, lawmakers in Pa. contend with Trump order blocking state AI regulations
Pennsylvania’s attorney general said, “We disagree with preempting state regulations.”
The crass Fred Rogers of AI deepfakes has some Pittsburghers ‘horrified’
The memory of the local icon is being twisted by a high-tech Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The institutions who protect his history are looking for ways to clear the AI slop.
Nuns, sisters bring ‘moral authority … in spades’ to anti-ICE actions
Women who’ve taken vows in Catholic religious life played huge roles in Pittsburgh’s development. Now their numbers are dwindling, but they’re a force in supporting, defending immigrant communities.
For Pittsburgh property owners, old assessments have meant steadily climbing tax rates
Local taxpayers face likely rate hikes in city and school taxes, after Allegheny County raised its levy last year. What’s driving the increase?
Crafton approves zoning overhaul, settling heated chapter for the sleepy Pittsburgh suburb
A process that began with a 2017 comprehensive plan set Crafton ablaze last summer amid fears of plummeting property prices and scarce parking. The local temperature cooled ahead of tonight’s vote that fell within a national rethinking of zoning.
Pittsburghers and millions of Americans scramble for health insurance as ACA subsidies head for expiration
As workers and employees across the country seek insurance solutions beyond the fading subsidies, one local business owner pulled retirement plan funds to support private insurance options.
What are the key dates in Pittsburgh’s budget fight — and when can residents weigh in?
Mayor Ed Gainey’s budget and a council proposal for a tax hike are heading for weekend hearings and votes on Dec. 20 and 21.
Sharing yourself with our readers isn’t a ‘now or never’ proposition
It doesn’t have to take a year to see your insights and experiences in Pittsburgh’s Public Source. But sometimes that’s how long we’ll wait for a great personal essay.
Pittsburgh City Council to consider 30% property tax hike for 2026
Councilor Barb Warwick introduced the tax increase bill. The public can comment at a Dec. 22 hearing.
‘Some kids don’t really have anyone to talk to or trust.’ Chill rooms fill that gap.
Fifty schools across Western Pennsylvania are partnering with AHN’s Chill Project to give students a mental health resource and lower the risk of tragedy.
PPS holds to 4% tax hike proposal following aborted closures plan
The struggling school district looks to raise taxes as City Council considers its own 30% hike. Residents fear the burden they may be expected to shoulder.
Munhall, Stowe police walk back ICE partnerships after quietly inking agreements
Three Allegheny County municipalities signed agreements with ICE last month. Stowe and Munhall reversed course after a Public Source inquiry, while a Springdale official claimed no knowledge.
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