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What is assisted outpatient treatment and how is Allegheny County planning to implement the controversial legal tool for involuntary mental health care? buff.ly/TeV0dyZ
Allegheny County’s compulsory treatment plan aims to avoid arrests
Allegheny County adopted assisted outpatient treatment for compulsory mental health care. Officials say safeguards and advisory group will provide oversight.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
What is assisted outpatient treatment and how is Allegheny County planning to implement the controversial legal tool for involuntary mental health care? buff.ly/TeV0dyZ
In Pittsburgh “ICE out” protest, locals decry “unchecked violence, abuse” by ICE and Border Patrol after Minneapolis and Portland shootings. buff.ly/ePkQylo
Hundreds march to ICE office in Pittsburgh amid national outcry over federal immigration-agent shootings
In Pittsburgh “ICE out” protest, locals decry “unchecked violence, abuse” by ICE and Border Patrol after Minneapolis and Portland shootings.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In Pittsburgh “ICE out” protest, locals decry “unchecked violence, abuse” by ICE and Border Patrol after Minneapolis and Portland shootings. buff.ly/ePkQylo
What does it mean to feel a sense of belonging somewhere? For Sarah Velázquez, 14 cities, seven states and a couple of countries couldn’t beat the kindness that helped her make a home in Pittsburgh.
I couldn’t forget the terrain, the nature, the rivers — but it’s the kindness that kept me in Pittsburgh
Gentrification sent Sarah Velázquez wandering from her Portland home. The kindness of strangers helped her build a new one in Pittsburgh.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
What does it mean to feel a sense of belonging somewhere? For Sarah Velázquez, 14 cities, seven states and a couple of countries couldn’t beat the kindness that helped her make a home in Pittsburgh.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Care about Pittsburgh? So do we. Subscribe to our free newsletter to get important Pittsburgh stories from Public Source sent to your inbox three times a week. buff.ly/BNl93z7
When Pittsburghers allege discrimination, an independent commission can hold hearings and issue rulings. A December hearing over a claim from 2024 left the city solicitor questioning the commission’s authority. buff.ly/wLNY7RK
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
When Pittsburghers allege discrimination, an independent commission can hold hearings and issue rulings. A December hearing over a claim from 2024 left the city solicitor questioning the commission’s authority. buff.ly/wLNY7RK
At Pittsburgh’s Public Source, we believe local journalism is essential to civic life. When local newsrooms disappear, communities lose a shared source of information, accountability and connection. buff.ly/YamHfDl
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
At Pittsburgh’s Public Source, we believe local journalism is essential to civic life. When local newsrooms disappear, communities lose a shared source of information, accountability and connection. buff.ly/YamHfDl
“The hills, the rivers, the industry all reminded me of home, before home shapeshifted into a playground for the wealthy.” Sarah Velázquez found Pittsburgh by surprise after gentrification nudged her out of her Portland home. buff.ly/FF3H7ZK
I couldn’t forget the terrain, the nature, the rivers — but it’s the kindness that kept me in Pittsburgh
Gentrification sent Sarah Velázquez wandering from her Portland home. The kindness of strangers helped her build a new one in Pittsburgh.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“The hills, the rivers, the industry all reminded me of home, before home shapeshifted into a playground for the wealthy.” Sarah Velázquez found Pittsburgh by surprise after gentrification nudged her out of her Portland home. buff.ly/FF3H7ZK
“We know that we can grow Pittsburgh if we speed these processes up, and that we’re open, not only for business, but for new homeowners,” Mayor O’Connor said of his initial efforts to reduce time builders and developers need to wait before beginning construction.
O’Connor orders review of permitting delays, signals support for city developers
Mayor O’Connor signed an executive order on day one directing Pittsburgh city departments to identify ways to shorten permitting processes for developers.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM
“We know that we can grow Pittsburgh if we speed these processes up, and that we’re open, not only for business, but for new homeowners,” Mayor O’Connor said of his initial efforts to reduce time builders and developers need to wait before beginning construction.
A Pittsburgh parks manager admitted to using a homophobic slur during a confrontation with a dog walker. The case went to a public hearing last month, but has brought no disciplinary action from the city. buff.ly/wLNY7RK
Slur accusation against city employee tests human relations panel’s clout
The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations receives claims on alleged discrimination in the city. One 2024 accusation tests the panel’s clout.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:22 PM
A Pittsburgh parks manager admitted to using a homophobic slur during a confrontation with a dog walker. The case went to a public hearing last month, but has brought no disciplinary action from the city. buff.ly/wLNY7RK
Reactions (near and far) to the announced closing of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette herald concern for the city’s civic life if the newspaper goes dark and nothing replaces it. 🧵
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to cease operations in May
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's owners said it has lost $350 million over 20 years and called that "no longer sustainable."
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January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Reactions (near and far) to the announced closing of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette herald concern for the city’s civic life if the newspaper goes dark and nothing replaces it. 🧵
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Teen years are stressful. This Brookline nonprofit understands and helps kids by offering a mix of play, creativity and nourishment.
Brookline teens put down the phones and get grounded at outreach center
Brookline Teen Outreach offers a mix of play, creativity and nourishment to meet the challenges youth face, serving about 270 Pittsburgh kids each year.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Teen years are stressful. This Brookline nonprofit understands and helps kids by offering a mix of play, creativity and nourishment.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s owners said it has lost $350 million over 20 years and called that “no longer sustainable.” The paper “plans to publish its final edition and cease operations on May 3, 2026." buff.ly/oqBQ9XF
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to cease operations in May
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's owners said it has lost $350 million over 20 years and called that "no longer sustainable."
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January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s owners said it has lost $350 million over 20 years and called that “no longer sustainable.” The paper “plans to publish its final edition and cease operations on May 3, 2026." buff.ly/oqBQ9XF
An AI data center construction frenzy could set electrical demand soaring in Pennsylvania — and with it consumer prices. Ideological division over green energy may prevent lawmakers from advancing solutions. From @SpotlightPA.org
As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences
AI data center construction could set electrical demand soaring in Pennsylvania. Division over renewables stalls solutions.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
An AI data center construction frenzy could set electrical demand soaring in Pennsylvania — and with it consumer prices. Ideological division over green energy may prevent lawmakers from advancing solutions. From @SpotlightPA.org
Mayor O’Connor’s campaign was supported in part by contributions from development, construction and real estate professionals. On his first day in office, he began the process of streamlining permitting processes. buff.ly/yoihQab
O’Connor orders review of permitting delays, signals support for city developers
Mayor O’Connor signed an executive order on day one directing Pittsburgh city departments to identify ways to shorten permitting processes for developers.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Mayor O’Connor’s campaign was supported in part by contributions from development, construction and real estate professionals. On his first day in office, he began the process of streamlining permitting processes. buff.ly/yoihQab
Small business owners have long battled the shifting trend toward online retailers. This Morningside business owner describes how tariffs are weighing on the brick-and-mortars that “anchor our communities.”
Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
Erin Love runs Firecracker Fabrics in Morningside. Tariff bills are making her business of serving Pittsburgh’s maker community all-but impossible.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Small business owners have long battled the shifting trend toward online retailers. This Morningside business owner describes how tariffs are weighing on the brick-and-mortars that “anchor our communities.”
The Sunday scaries didn’t seem to deter Corey O’Connor as he and his family dropped by the City-County Building a day ahead of his inauguration. Today, he is Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor, following his father, the 58th. buff.ly/0yWBlOu
O’Connor asks city to ‘Redd Up’ for NFL Draft in inaugural address
Corey O’Connor stepped into the role of Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor today. What’s on the new mayor’s agenda and who will fill key posts in his administration?
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January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The Sunday scaries didn’t seem to deter Corey O’Connor as he and his family dropped by the City-County Building a day ahead of his inauguration. Today, he is Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor, following his father, the 58th. buff.ly/0yWBlOu
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Student loan borrowers in default may soon get notices of the Trump administration’s intention to garnish wages — the first such actions since 2020. @publicsource.org asks Pittsburgh: Are you struggling with student debt? Email [email protected]
January 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Student loan borrowers in default may soon get notices of the Trump administration’s intention to garnish wages — the first such actions since 2020. @publicsource.org asks Pittsburgh: Are you struggling with student debt? Email [email protected]
From zine to the screen, this story first appeared in our neighborhood zine about Brookline, Carrick and Overbrook. Brookline Teen Outreach is a happening haven for kids 10 to 18.
Brookline teens put down the phones and get grounded at outreach center
Brookline Teen Outreach offers a mix of play, creativity and nourishment to meet the challenges youth face, serving about 270 Pittsburgh kids each year.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
From zine to the screen, this story first appeared in our neighborhood zine about Brookline, Carrick and Overbrook. Brookline Teen Outreach is a happening haven for kids 10 to 18.
Reposted by Pittsburgh's Public Source
It's an honor to have a photo from Pittsburgh's Mon Valley in the mix for The Guardian's best U.S. photos of 2025. This sensitive edit is a nod to the quiet strength of people "beyond the breaking news alerts."
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America in pictures – the Guardian’s best photos of 2025
The collection of top images published in 2025 offers a layered portrait of the nation
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January 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It's an honor to have a photo from Pittsburgh's Mon Valley in the mix for The Guardian's best U.S. photos of 2025. This sensitive edit is a nod to the quiet strength of people "beyond the breaking news alerts."
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Student loan borrowers in default may soon get notices of the Trump administration’s intention to garnish wages — the first such actions since 2020. @publicsource.org asks Pittsburghers: Could this affect you? If you are open to chatting with a reporter, email [email protected]
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Student loan borrowers in default may soon get notices of the Trump administration’s intention to garnish wages — the first such actions since 2020. @publicsource.org asks Pittsburghers: Could this affect you? If you are open to chatting with a reporter, email [email protected]
Yards of fabric and “tariff bills in the thousands” — Erin Love, owner of Firecracker Fabrics in Morningside, walks us through the local impact of President Trump’s trade pressures.
Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
Erin Love runs Firecracker Fabrics in Morningside. Tariff bills are making her business of serving Pittsburgh’s maker community all-but impossible.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Yards of fabric and “tariff bills in the thousands” — Erin Love, owner of Firecracker Fabrics in Morningside, walks us through the local impact of President Trump’s trade pressures.
Three neighborhood zines in one year?! When we say local journalism — we mean hyperlocal. Before we set our sights on 2026, here’s what happened in 2025. buff.ly/Tw6iJcV
January 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Three neighborhood zines in one year?! When we say local journalism — we mean hyperlocal. Before we set our sights on 2026, here’s what happened in 2025. buff.ly/Tw6iJcV
The ball drops soon — don’t leave us hanging! Only minutes remain before our matched gift opportunity is over for another year. Support our independent, nonprofit newsroom with your MATCHED gift right now. buff.ly/UlPra5G
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The ball drops soon — don’t leave us hanging! Only minutes remain before our matched gift opportunity is over for another year. Support our independent, nonprofit newsroom with your MATCHED gift right now. buff.ly/UlPra5G
From ICE agents to protesting unicorns, 2025 was a visually visceral year in Pittsburgh. Here are a few of the images that popped in Public Source. buff.ly/60neto6
Public Source's year in visual journalism 2025
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Public Source visual journalists wrote volumes this year as their images framed the stories of a changing Pittsburgh.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
From ICE agents to protesting unicorns, 2025 was a visually visceral year in Pittsburgh. Here are a few of the images that popped in Public Source. buff.ly/60neto6
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December 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We’re less than 12 hours away from our fundraising deadline! Help us start the new year strong and continue to serve our region’s information needs. Make your MATCHED gift now. buff.ly/UlPra5G