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Showdown over short-term rental rules in Pittsburgh looms

Both Pittsburgh City Council and the Planning Commission are expected to vote on proposed new rules for Airbnbs and the like after Labor Day. Operators worry that too much…

PublicSource · 7 hrs ago

Pittsburgh nonprofit sues Trump administration for deporting abused, trafficked children

Jewish Family and Community Services brought the case on behalf of six children, largely from Allegheny County, whose cases have been fast-tracked by the Trump administration…

PublicSource · 3 days ago

I found myself on stage. Gen Z shouldn’t forget the arts.

I found myself on the road from reader to writer to actor. In a time of rising materialism and artificial intelligence, young people should embrace the humanities and the empathy…

PublicSource · 3 days ago

E-bike surge powers suburban lawmaking

Across Pennsylvania, e-bikes have become a topic for suburban municipalities as local leaders raise concern over the safety of the motor-assisted bicycles that have flooded the…

PublicSource · 4 days ago

Halfway through 2026: What we’ve covered and what comes next

We’re reflecting on the last six months of stories. Can you help us keep going for the next six? The post Halfway through 2026: What we’ve covered and what comes next appeared…

PublicSource · 4 days ago

‘Breathing room’ is a luxury many multigenerational households can’t afford

Multigenerational living is on the rise, driven by high costs and limited options. The Givner Family has three generations under one roof to make ends meet. The post ‘Breathing…

PublicSource · 5 days ago

Downtown TRID investment plan draws dozens of detractors, but wins a City Council approval

Council amended a plan to pull new tax revenue from the Strip, North Shore and Downtown, to invest in Golden Triangle improvements around transit hubs. The amendments favor…

PublicSource · 6 days ago

PPS spent $1.4 million on special education settlements as families, advocates continue to call for services

One family’s yearslong fight for special education services reflects what advocates say is a broader PPS failure to fix recurring problems. The post PPS spent $1.4 million on…

PublicSource · 6 days ago

Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal: 13 questions answered

Paid parental leave has proved healthy for families, but its economic effects are less studied. Here are the details on Allegheny County's proposal, experiences elsewhere and…

PublicSource · 7 days ago

Open call: Turn your curiosity about people and places into a zine

Your zine could end up on display at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh or published by Public Source. The post Open call: Turn your curiosity…

PublicSource · 10 days ago

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