Regional

What’s next for juveniles in the Allegheny County Jail

Adelphoi is ready to work with more troubled youth – but timing depends on renovations to the the former Shuman.

January 13, 2025

Pittsburgh has big ideas. One professor is documenting them.

Pittsburgh professor and author Mike Madison has chronicled these unmistakably Pittsburgh things as part of his Intellectual Property Hall of Fame.

January 3, 2025

02 min

Smithfield Street church seeking options to remain in Gothic-style building

Millions in repairs, but fewer parishioners could force hard choices.

January 3, 2025

03 min

Corey O’Connor launches mayoral campaign with attacks on Gainey

The longtime Pittsburgh political figure throws his hat into the ring against incumbent Ed Gainey.

December 10, 2024

02 min

To fluoridate, or not to fluoridate?

It’s been a local decision. That could change under the Trump administration.

December 5, 2024

03 min

Just no: Addictions professionals say proposed rules change could harm problem bettors

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board wants to change a rule allowing people back into casinos after a self-imposed ban expires.

November 26, 2024

02 min

Slag heap goes solar: New green initiative set to break ground in 2025

Pittsburgh transforms site of steel manufacturing to green energy for the future.

November 22, 2024

01 min

Controller to examine programs serving those struggling with drug, mental health issues

Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor is calling for increased accountability in the Department of Human Services, where funding for mental health and drug services has been used to boost programs for the unhoused.

November 20, 2024

01 min

“Sell the team, Bob:” Meet the yinzer behind the fight to oust Bob Nutting

After decades of losses, one Pittsburgher says he will compel Pirates’ owner to sell team, or die trying

November 18, 2024

02 min

Billboards across city demand Bob Nutting sell the Pirates

After years of choppy waters for Pirates, yinzers demand owner “abandon ship.”

November 13, 2024

02 min

State may loosen rules for future problem bettors entering casinos

Now, people have to work harder to stay out of casinos if they have a problem. The Gaming Control Board could change that.

November 11, 2024

02 min

Behind the scenes at poll worker training

Residents say they’re eager to serve their community amid a tense election season.

October 31, 2024

02 min

PA Election chief: Give us all the votes

Pennsylvania’s top elections official said he can’t predict when the winner of the presidential election will be clear, but he urged for patience as Pennsylvania tallies the results.

October 23, 2024

02 min

Making votes count

For election workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania, it’s almost go time.

October 17, 2024

02 min

Meet the Pittsburghers leading the NFL Draft

This committee is raising millions to host the 2026 event.

October 15, 2024

02 min

Trump returns to site of assassination attempt in Butler to rally supporters

Former President Donald Trump returned to the Butler Farm Show grounds to rally in the same place a Bethel Park man attempted to assassinate him on July 13.

October 7, 2024

3 min

NewsBreaks provides space for discussion of public safety and stigma in Downtown Pittsburgh

Increased public safety patrols in Downtown Pittsburgh this summer have sparked discussion about the city center’s perceived safety, and Market Square recently became the platform for that discussion.

August 29, 2024

3 min

Party with the people who make - and break - news on Sept. 27

Newsapalooza events are happening all day on Friday

August 2, 2024

2 minutes

The Pittsburgh Foundation pledges $100,000 to support Center for Media Innovation’s Next Generation Newsroom

The Pittsburgh Foundation has approved a $100,000 grant to the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University in support of its latest initiative, the Next Generation Newsroom. Click to learn more.

July 16, 2024

02 min

Pittsburgh business leaders stand behind supporting local news initiatives

Five of the region’s biggest business leaders are throwing their support behind the Center for Media Innovation’s latest initiatives by saying they see urgency in supporting local journalism for southwestern Pennsylvania’s communities.

June 21, 2024

02 min

Party with the people who make - and break - news on Sept. 27

August 2, 2024

2 minutes

The Pittsburgh Foundation pledges $100,000 to support Center for Media Innovation’s Next Generation Newsroom

July 16, 2024

02 min