Pittsburgh
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 10 – July 16)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16.
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Largest teachers union warns budget impasse will hurt Pa. schools
Pennsylvania House Democrats passed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget in April, which included a $700 million increase in education spending, but Republicans in the Pennsylvania Senate left Harrisburg on Tuesday without passing a budget.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (July 3 – July 9)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9.
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The real founding fathers of Pennsylvania: 9 Indigenous tribes that came first
Long before Pennsylvania was Pennsylvania, Indigenous tribes thrived here—and many still do.
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Trump stalls housing package with Pa. roots to push for SAVE Act
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and State Sen. Nikil Saval advocated for Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You can take a visitor to one Pa. landmark for America’s 250th. What is it?
From Independence Hall in Philadelphia, to Valley Forge, to Gettysburg, to Fort Pitt, you’ll find landmarks throughout Pennsylvania that loom large in the history of our country.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (June 19 – June 25)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide, Friday, June 19 through Thursday, June 25.
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A woman’s hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicide
Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. The Haitian native was found at a bus shelter in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office found her cause of death to be hypothermia and ruled the manner a homicide.
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20 places to catch free concerts this summer in Pennsylvania
Bask in the sun—and free live music—at these free summer concerts across Pennsylvania.
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How to recognize Juneteenth in Pennsylvania: From community celebrations to historic reenactments
Celebrate freedom and Black resilience at Juneteenth celebrations and events across Pennsylvania.
