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As a potential storm approaches, Pittsburgh's snow plow tracker still down for upgrades

While it won’t be ready by this wintry weekend, a new version of Pittsburgh’s Public Plow Tracker site is expected to be up and running by the end of the month.

By Janine Faust Jan 18, 2019

New sexual harassment and assault service for PA students, low-wage workers to be announced

The “MeTooPA” helpline, which will be run by the Pittsburgh-based Women’s Law Project, will provide free legal consultation for cases concerning sexual violence

By Janine Faust Jan 16, 2019

How Summer Lee’s new UNITE PAC plans to bring everyone into the political fold

The PAC’s goal is to find and support candidates who can speak genuinely on issues like poverty, immigration, criminal justice, and rights for LGBTQ and disabled people.

By Ryan Deto Jan 16, 2019

Pittsburgh Women’s March to focus on progress, connections amidst national divide

Two years after grappling with its own conflict, 2019 Women’s March on Pittsburgh hopes to rebuild bridges even as the national organization breaks down.

By Janine Faust Jan 16, 2019

Study: Childhood asthma worsened by emissions near Mon Valley’s Clairton Coke Works

Two Duquesne University doctors discovered several children had significantly exacerbated asthma following a recent fire at the U.S. Steel facility.

By Janine Faust Jan 15, 2019

Sexist cartoons in the <i>Post-Gazette </i>draw ire from Pittsburghers

Sexist cartoons in the Post-Gazette draw ire from Pittsburghers

The P-G fired its last cartoonist because they "wanted clever and funny instead of angry and mean.”

By Ryan Deto Jan 14, 2019

Resisting arrest charges dropped against Pittsburgh activist Blak Rapp Madusa

Melanie Carter, aka Blak Rapp Madusa, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, defiant trespassing and failure to disperse in 2018

By Ryan Deto Jan 10, 2019

Pittsburgh Filmmakers' move marks new beginning for the organization

“We’re returning to [Filmmakers'] roots, where we’re going to be offering artists services and short-term classes. We're just not going to be servicing universities anymore.”

By Amanda Waltz Jan 9, 2019