Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey gave a tour of the city for senior White House advisor Tom Perez on Wednesday, one that highlighted how federal infrastructure spending has been impacting the city.
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With rifle deer hunting season now underway in Pennsylvania, a statewide nonprofit is sharing the bounty with those in need.
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November is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. A State College peer support group for grieving children, teens and families is promoting the importance of having a positive support system while also hosting a “flip the script” campaign.
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Led by the American Ornithological Society, groups in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are reviewing avian names to decouple birds from racism and boost inclusion.
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Veteran homelessness has decreased in recent years, but needs remain. This independent living center wants to be the model of what could be.
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Downtown Pittsburgh is launching the holiday season with Light Up Night on Saturday, featuring festivities including tree and bridge lighting ceremonies, outdoor firepits, live music, carriage rides, fireworks and food.
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Pennsylvania House Democrat leaders say legislation to allow undocumented people to get driver’s licenses is likely to die in the Senate.
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With the number of Black teachers in the Allegheny County having dropped by 10% over the past decade, researchers examined why they might have left.
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Pennsylvania saw a nearly 50% increase in Hispanic-owned businesses between 2012 and 2019, according to Census data. Non-Hispanic businesses increased by 9.3%, which means Latinos are creating businesses at a higher rate than their non-Hispanic peers.
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The Hill District Digital History Project is an online venture intended to create a “living collection of stories,” an educational resource, and a way to digitally tour the neighborhood.
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Many residents in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood were traumatized by the shootout. The incident also sparked a conversation about gentrification in the neighborhood.