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Hearing on Shell’s Beaver County cracker plant brings out economic benefits and health concerns

When one of the plant’s furnaces exploded last June, union leader Kenneth Broadbent said, the company brought in 110 workers from Louisiana to do repairs. “The building trades and construction workers from Southwestern Pennsylvania built that plant. … If we’re gonna give tax credits, Pennsylvania workers should come first.”

by Katherine Weaver

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Outside law enforcement to assist Pittsburgh for NFL Draft patrols

by Charlie Wolfson

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Did AI kill my job, or open up a next chapter?

by First-person essay by Austin Harvey

Economy & Housing

Plan to fund Downtown rebound to go for taxing body votes

by Mia Hollie

DEVELOP PGH

Downtown Pittsburgh organization at a turning point — or an end

by Mia Hollie and Rich Lord

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Pennsylvania could require paid family leave — if lawmakers can decide who bears the cost

by Jaxon White of Spotlight PA

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Vape shops should be unwelcome Downtown and near schools, commission recommends

by Mia Hollie

ICE, immigration and local response

Reporting on the reach and impact of immigration enforcement in Pittsburgh and across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

ICE, immigration and local response

Council clears first of three bills limiting ICE cooperation in Pittsburgh

by Jamese Platt

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AI

Hospitals hope AI can reduce burnout, while workers push for staffing standards

by Will Curvan

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

The NFL Draft may be the ultimate sports exposition, but it’s far from the first for the North Shore

by Rich Lord, Stephanie Strasburg and Quinn Glabicki

First person

Don’t tell anyone about Pittsburgh

by First-person essay by Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko

Arts & Culture

Behind the curtain, Pittsburgh’s theater business is undergoing a scene change

by Aakanksha Agarwal

Inside our Newsroom

We asked the Pittsburgh region what it needs and wants from local news. Here’s what we heard.

by Halle Stockton and Jennie Ewing Liska

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Q&A: How can Pittsburgh pitch itself as a place to return to after the NFL Draft?

Mayor Corey O’Connor’s tenure began with the biggest crowd in Pittsburgh’s history looming. Today he discussed his hopes for the April event and for the days that follow.

by Mia Hollie

Local Government

O’Connor amendments paint difficult financial future, even after raising taxes

The city would run a deficit this year under O’Connor’s plan, which the mayor said is simply an honest accounting of where money is already being spent.

by Charlie Wolfson

Trump administration rhetoric, policies raise fears in Pittsburgh’s refugee communities

Trump administration efforts to detain and deport many refugees have prompted some to hide — or leave — amid characterizations of some as “criminals.”

by Venuri Siriwardane

Local Government

Pitt to give city $5 million over five years for O’Connor agenda

Pittsburgh parks, business corridors and public safety could see investment after the gift.

by Charlie Wolfson

SALARIES DATA

Which Allegheny County employees were paid the most last year? It’s now easier to find out.

Jail hires and public safety worker overtime drove the overall payroll higher. County police redacted fewer officer names than the year prior.

by Charlie Wolfson

BREAKING NEWS

Third round of No Kings rallies brings call for ‘defiance’ to Pittsburgh, several suburbs

The nationwide events organized by Indivisible aim to highlight what organizers characterize as an authoritarian tilt in federal government. Local events span the city, Mt. Lebanon, Penn Hills, Sewickley, McCandless and beyond.

by Mia Hollie and Stephanie Strasburg

Pennsylvania

Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for 2nd-degree convictions

The outcome could fundamentally change the lives of more than 1,000 people currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.

by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA

First person

Fun and flexibility don’t justify tipless shifts and uncertain schedules for restaurant workers

During my twenties I embraced the chaos of restaurant work, relishing a flexible schedule that let me travel the world. Now, as paying bills presents a monthly juggle, those precarious shifts appear less rosy.

First-person essay By Julia DeGregorio

Local Government

City must pay $10K to dog walker who alleged assault, homophobic slur

A Pittsburgh public works supervisor was accused of using a slur reflecting her perception of the dog walker’s sexual orientation. In addition to payment, the city is ordered to improve training.

by Rich Lord

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

Will the NFL Draft payoff make the $19M public investment worth it?

Public dollars are driving efforts to market and execute the NFL draft next month. Forecasts say those investments could reap big returns, but questions remain about who might benefit.

by Mia Hollie

ICE, immigration and local response

ICE agents present at Pittsburgh International Airport

Security was running smoothly but some travelers were anxious after Pittsburgh was included in a list of 14 airports at which ICE would be assisting. ICE agents trained to assist TSA despite Allegheny County’s opposition.

by Charlie Wolfson

Environment

Lawmakers advance bill to boost oversight of new data center water use

It’s one of several efforts to create more oversight of the rapidly growing sector powering the nation’s artificial intelligence boom.

by Ian Karbal

Economy & Housing

Affordable housing plan for Hazelwood Green aired for Pittsburgh planners

Trek Development is asking for Planning Commission approval for one of several planned residential projects on the former mill site in Hazelwood, which has so far largely attracted university activities.

by Mia Hollie

ICE, immigration and local response

Council floats bills to limit cooperation with ICE in Pittsburgh

On the back of a video showing city police aiding feds and a similar bill clearing Allegheny County, three council members floated measures to prevent city employees assisting ICE.

by Jamese Platt and Jamie Wiggan

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