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The death of black teenager Antwon Rose at the hands of a white police officer has been a catalyst for social activism in Pittsburgh, and might also stir…
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The suicide rate among young black children is double that of their white peers, according to a new study co-authored by a Carnegie Mellon University…
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Black Americans are living longer lives than they were a quarter century ago.That’s one of the big takeaways from a University of Pittsburgh study…
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The opioid crisis has prompted a reckoning with the devastating effects of joblessness and isolation throughout rural and post-industrial…
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In its latest annual report sent to 30,000 homes in the city, A+ Schools is drawing attention to persistent disparities within Pittsburgh Public…
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As Pittsburgh continues trying to grow its tech sector, including a bid for Amazon’s second North American headquarters, Mayor Bill Peduto said he's…
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Black girls in the Pittsburgh region are 11 times more likely than white girls to have contact with the juvenile justice system, according to a 2016…
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By eighth grade, Christian Carter had been suspended from school a dozen times. The first time was in 3rd grade for what he described as questioning his…