20 volunteers with Casa San José Rapid Response team stood outside the strip mall location of Emiliano’s in Gibsonia as federal agents detained workers. buff.ly/aEzvJV3

The number of unsheltered people in Allegheny County has increased from 198 to 280 since Aug. 6 2023. Outreach workers are at odds with a rise in encampment clearings backed by city policy. buff.ly/1uZGrJT

In Carnegie, a vision of economic recovery may depend on diminishing federal funding. buff.ly/SzMdlsX

Community disruptors or economic drivers? Short-term rentals may see new regulations in Pittsburgh. Hosts and housing advocates are split on the matter. buff.ly/YTnOhzj

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Breaking: Explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works leaves workers trapped under rubble. Emergency services are on the scene. buff.ly/iQ8zbsT

Allegheny County confirmed a second death at the Clairton Coke Works more than 10 hours after explosions rocked the Mon Valley plant. buff.ly/PFnixoI

Do you see new neighbors every week? Pittsburgh City Council is considering new legislation to regulate short-term rentals. buff.ly/YTnOhzj

“I will hold their feet to the fire,” Gov. Shapiro said of his interest in accountability and transparency from U.S. Steel for Monday’s disaster. buff.ly/2CQcdDQ

Pittsburgh Water proposes rate hikes to fund infrastructure improvements. Here’s how it could affect your bill. buff.ly/oVKB0Rj

After a decade of decline, Allegheny County's jail population is on the rise: up 40% from 2022. What’s behind the increase? buff.ly/VSsFjO9

New: The Allegheny County Jail has been getting more crowded since the end of 2022, reversing a longtime shrinking trend that had accelerated during the pandemic. There are 40% more detainees now than on 1/1/2023. We looked into why: publicsource.org/allegheny-coun…

Pittsburgh Water raised prices in 2024. Now, they are seeking another increase — 33% over the next two years. buff.ly/oVKB0Rj

“It's literally like a ticking time bomb. History is repeating itself." Qiyam Ansari, president of Valley Clean Air Now points to a long history of malfunctions at Clairton Coke Works that has eroded community trust. buff.ly/2CQcdDQ

A charticle — complex reporting made easy. Explore key differences between two involuntary mental health processes in Pennsylvania: AOT vs 302 buff.ly/ic4Dfxa

As violent crime rates fall, Allegheny County Jail is becoming more crowded. Pretrial detentions may be to blame. buff.ly/VSsFjO9

Bookmark these resources if you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis. buff.ly/ic4Dfxa

Looking to host? If you operate an Airbnb, Pittsburgh may soon require you to live within 25 miles of your rental property. buff.ly/YTnOhzj

Do you have a perspective to share with Pittsburgh? We want to hear about it. Pitch your story today. buff.ly/LM1uw3H

Three years and $700K later, Allegheny County still hasn’t shared its plan for a downsized jail — and the population continues to grow. buff.ly/VSsFjO9