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January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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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 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
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December 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
LESS THAN 24 HOURS to get your gift to our newsroom matched. If you’ve appreciated the information in our paywall-free stories this year, help us publish more in 2026. Make your MATCHED gift now. buff.ly/UlPra5G
WE ARE SO CLOSE TO OUR GOAL! We’re 91% of the way to our goal, and our match pool ends in 10 days. Make your gift of support today! buff.ly/IRZ7mFv
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WE ARE SO CLOSE TO OUR GOAL! We’re 91% of the way to our goal, and our match pool ends in 10 days. Make your gift of support today! buff.ly/IRZ7mFv
WE NEED 7 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/IRZ7mFv
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WE NEED 7 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/IRZ7mFv
Pittsburgh City Council has a new schedule for final budget negotiations this year. Here are four key dates and how you can weigh in on spending cuts and tax hikes. buff.ly/kFOkYx4
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Pittsburgh City Council has a new schedule for final budget negotiations this year. Here are four key dates and how you can weigh in on spending cuts and tax hikes. buff.ly/kFOkYx4
Three Allegheny County police departments appear to have orchestrated “task force” agreements with ICE without the knowledge of municipal leadership. After @quinnglabicki.bsky.social asked questions, two municipalities walked those agreements back. buff.ly/8GoPSZS
December 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Three Allegheny County police departments appear to have orchestrated “task force” agreements with ICE without the knowledge of municipal leadership. After @quinnglabicki.bsky.social asked questions, two municipalities walked those agreements back. buff.ly/8GoPSZS
WE NEED 19 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/nFuQ2rl
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WE NEED 19 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/nFuQ2rl
Giving Tuesday ends at midnight! We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Giving Tuesday ends at midnight! We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
There’s still time to donate! On Giving Tuesday, people in our region show up for the causes they care about and the organizations that serve our communities. We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There’s still time to donate! On Giving Tuesday, people in our region show up for the causes they care about and the organizations that serve our communities. We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
Each year, on Giving Tuesday, people in our region show up for the causes they care about and the organizations that serve our communities. We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Each year, on Giving Tuesday, people in our region show up for the causes they care about and the organizations that serve our communities. We hope you’ll make a gift today and help sustain paywall-free, fact-checked local journalism for your neighbors. buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
NEW SHIRT ALERT! We’re so excited about our new t-shirts. These shirts are a member exclusive — one small way we show gratitude to the people who make our work possible. They’re available when you make a $7/month recurring donation, or a one-time gift of $75. Get yours today! buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW SHIRT ALERT! We’re so excited about our new t-shirts. These shirts are a member exclusive — one small way we show gratitude to the people who make our work possible. They’re available when you make a $7/month recurring donation, or a one-time gift of $75. Get yours today! buff.ly/Sgz4SSY
At the corner of Federal Street Extension and Perrysville Avenue on the North Side, a diverse group of volunteers cultivate a space for friendship and passersby who simply “want to take a break halfway up that huge fricking hill.” buff.ly/NZVYurP
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At the corner of Federal Street Extension and Perrysville Avenue on the North Side, a diverse group of volunteers cultivate a space for friendship and passersby who simply “want to take a break halfway up that huge fricking hill.” buff.ly/NZVYurP
From the archives: See how air pollution travels across the Pittsburgh region with a CMU-built tool that inspired Al Gore’s new global tracker. buff.ly/bDNStcd
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
From the archives: See how air pollution travels across the Pittsburgh region with a CMU-built tool that inspired Al Gore’s new global tracker. buff.ly/bDNStcd
Saw Mill Run, Four Mile Run. These small creeks pose big problems for the flood-prone communities that surround them. These three local leaders are working to change that. bit.ly/4o0qr6B
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Saw Mill Run, Four Mile Run. These small creeks pose big problems for the flood-prone communities that surround them. These three local leaders are working to change that. bit.ly/4o0qr6B
WE NEED 100 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/6RAVLAE
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WE NEED 100 NEW MEMBERS! Through Dec. 31, donating to our newsroom for the first time can help us get an extra $2,000 — and your gift will be fully matched! Please consider becoming a member today. buff.ly/6RAVLAE
You count on us for factual information. We count on you for support. Today and every day, our nonprofit newsroom is dedicated to serving our community. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/6RAVLAE
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
You count on us for factual information. We count on you for support. Today and every day, our nonprofit newsroom is dedicated to serving our community. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/6RAVLAE
HAVE YOU HEARD? Gifts are matched for a limited time! One-time gifts are doubled, and new monthly gifts are matched x12!
We can’t do this work without reader support. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/ha4Wtyq
We can’t do this work without reader support. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/ha4Wtyq
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
HAVE YOU HEARD? Gifts are matched for a limited time! One-time gifts are doubled, and new monthly gifts are matched x12!
We can’t do this work without reader support. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/ha4Wtyq
We can’t do this work without reader support. Please consider making a matched gift today so we can report on whatever comes next for our region. buff.ly/ha4Wtyq
Voter turnout was well above usual odd-year elections, up by 11 percentage points in Allegheny County. Here are four maps that show what happened at the polls. Dig into the data: buff.ly/8GBfT9r
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Voter turnout was well above usual odd-year elections, up by 11 percentage points in Allegheny County. Here are four maps that show what happened at the polls. Dig into the data: buff.ly/8GBfT9r
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will maintain a Democratic majority as voters decide to retain three judges in the General Election.
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will maintain a Democratic majority as voters decide to retain three judges in the General Election.
Corey O’Connor wins the general election, easily overcoming Republican rival Tony Moreno to become Pittsburgh’s next mayor. buff.ly/q2SSMWw
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Corey O’Connor wins the general election, easily overcoming Republican rival Tony Moreno to become Pittsburgh’s next mayor. buff.ly/q2SSMWw
Democrat Corey O’Connor on if he wins Pittsburgh mayor's race. Get more information about today's elections: buff.ly/aitOeuw
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Democrat Corey O’Connor on if he wins Pittsburgh mayor's race. Get more information about today's elections: buff.ly/aitOeuw
Corey O’Connor, Dem. nominee for mayor of Pittsburgh & current Allegheny County controller, arrives with his family to vote on Election Day at Pittsburgh Linden K-5. His 2 year old endorsed "Meemaw." Your Allegheny Co. election info is at buff.ly/aitOeuw 📸: @stephstrasburg.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Corey O’Connor, Dem. nominee for mayor of Pittsburgh & current Allegheny County controller, arrives with his family to vote on Election Day at Pittsburgh Linden K-5. His 2 year old endorsed "Meemaw." Your Allegheny Co. election info is at buff.ly/aitOeuw 📸: @stephstrasburg.bsky.social