“Birth and postpartum have been the most difficult experiences I have ever faced.” Cara Zlatos reflects on the joy her baby boy brings and the co-existing challenges of postpartum mental health. buff.ly/srCYUbr
In just one week we launch our seven-day series of community town halls across the Greater Pittsburgh region. We want to hear from you: How can journalism better serve the public?
First up: Beechview from 3-4:30 p.m. on March 12 at the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation
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“They don't see the years of sacrifice.” Tek Rimal says growing rumors in the age of misinformation have added to the challenges Pittsburgh’s Bhutanese community faces after finding refuge in the region. buff.ly/pGGDXkM
26,000 hotel rooms for 500,000 football fans? Even with 3,500 short-term rentals, Pittsburgh’s modest hotel inventory could pose a challenge for visitors flocking to the NFL Draft. buff.ly/svoNcpT
Plans to build more than 50 data centers in Pennsylvania face opposition from a growing network of community groups, environmental activists and state lawmakers from both major parties. From @insideclimatenews.org buff.ly/GOfEUdw
Nearly half of LGBTQ Americans identify with a religion, even after decades of exclusion. In Pittsburgh, congregations are reexamining doctrine and redefining what it means to welcome queer Christians.
Most Pittsburghers are familiar with traffic bottlenecks around the point, but how do daily traffic flows compare to the projected influx of NFL Draft enthusiasts? buff.ly/svoNcpT
In a 4-3 vote, Allegheny County Council committee members advance a bill to restrict county employees from cooperating with ICE. A final vote may come as soon as March 10. buff.ly/dXL1DL8
“When I came out, I immediately scoured the internet for any way of reconciling my faith and sexuality.” Then Angela Kirwin found the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community, where she found a safe place to worship.
“Community, like queerness and stepparenting, may not be something we arrive at through certainty or ease.” Lauren Steele describes it as “something we build together by staying and returning, again and again.” buff.ly/qlQvG0s
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is looking to buy Homewood House Apartments, a building in such disrepair that a federal agency gave it an inspection score of 30 out of 100 last August.
Public Source asked 10 Pittsburgh-area schools about their policies and guidance on campus presence of federal immigration agencies. Six responded. Here’s what they had to say.
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Looking for lodging as a visiting artist in Pittsburgh? This hidden gem in the Hill District has you covered, complete with lots of local art for inspiration. buff.ly/6OUHyrD
📍Location, Times & Dates 📅
Beechview: 3-4:30 p.m. Thurs., 3/12
McKeesport: 6-7:30 p.m. Fri., 3/13
Virtual: 10-11:15 a.m. Sat., 3/14
Bellevue: 12-1:30 p.m. Sun. 3/15
East Liberty: Time TBD Mon., 3/16
Carnegie: 5:30-7 p.m. Tues., 3/17
Oakmont: 5-6:30 p.m. Wed., 3/18
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You Have the Floor is a seven-day series of community town halls across the Greater Pittsburgh region. No speeches. No panels.
Just neighbors talking about what information they need, what feels overlooked and how journalism can better serve the public. Register today: buff.ly/kETj4ZV
What do you call someone who helps raise you, but isn’t a biological parent? Lauren Steele reflects on queer stepparenting, chosen family and the courage it takes to keep showing up amid uncertainty.
A unanimous vote by Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority board of commissioners will add $1.85 million to the redevelopment of an old Downtown steam plant. 97 affordable housing units may enter the market in 2028. buff.ly/wkRHawT
As Erin Dalton departs Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services for a new role in New York City, here’s a look back at her work in the region.
A recruitment listing for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol on a Pitt email roiled campus community members who perceived cooperation between the university and the federal agency. With campus concerns growing, how are local universities responding?
“For six months leading up to the draft, everybody was talking about how big it was going to be and how bad traffic was going to be.” Green Bay resident Erika Fieldhammer said when it arrived she “didn’t notice any difference” — with one exception.
Erin Dalton, director of Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services, will head to New York City after being appointed as social services director by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. buff.ly/9SQw8zY
Margin: Mazzocco wins the district by 64 points (!)
Former incumbent Dan Miller won it by 33 in 2024.
Turnout around 26%.
Mazzocco: 10,419
Leckenby: 2,330
Jennifer Mazzocco prevailed in the region’s first election of 2026 and will represent Mount Lebanon, Dormont, Castle Shannon, Baldwin Township and part of Upper St. Clair for the rest of the year. buff.ly/mp3sRtZ
When the NFL Draft came to Green Bay, one local said he could find uncrowded restaurants just a half mile from the event, suggesting the influx of visitors may not stray far from the epicenter.
Feb. 19: CMU ends its partnership with The Ph.D. Project after an investigation by the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights concluded that scores of universities violated federal civil rights laws by working with the nonprofit.
Antonio Paris joined the board after being targeted as a gay, Black man. Last month, when ICE agents detained an elementary school father, he quickly pushed through a student safety plan.
