The Mon Valley Unemployed Committee wants to fix the state’s ‘broken’ benefits system

Fundraiser will build on its successes while continuing to fight for laid-off workers

Five bullets, paralysis and the complicated act of forgiveness

In his new play, Leon Ford rejects the idea that we must chose between justice and reconciliation

SEIU workers, local officials call for paid parental leave at Labor Day rally prior to annual parade

Amid contract negotiations, the largest and fastest-growing union of healthcare workers in the state fights for revolutionary legislation

AGH nurses emphasize need for safe staffing levels as union contract talks begin

Jeff Perry may find himself working in one of 10 units across Allegheny General Hospital on any given day, depending on where he is needed the most.  But no matter where he’s stationed, the nurse who has been at the North Side hospital for two years said he sees

PRT riders reckon with looming proposed bus route changes

‘Cost-neutral’ proposal reflects budget stagnation in Harrisburg

What on Earth happened to union organizer Fannie Sellins?

If you look only at the closed eyes and the serene expression on the woman’s face you would think perhaps she is simply sleeping. But you can’t ignore the forehead, the way it collapses inward just above the eyebrows. The question that arises: Is this grotesque evidence of

Gridiron tough: New season, new championship dreams for high school football teams

What does Western Pennsylvania high school football mean to you? To some, it signifies the tough, blue-collar work ethic and attitude that has become synonymous with our region. To others, it represents the dawn of a new school year, with a batch of unsung names and unfamiliar faces aiming

Safety net widens for Hilltop families as Jeremiah’s Place opens crisis nursery in Knoxville

A single dad needs to dash to an emergency doctor’s appointment but has no care lined up for his young daughter. A working mother is unexpectedly assigned overtime at her job, and her babysitter can’t stay the extra hours with her toddlers.  A couple suddenly facing homelessness needs

Little Italy Days: What’s in a name?

After more than two decades, the Bloomfield festival grapples with what it means to be Italian enough

St. Vincent de Paul transforms former West Mifflin church into its newest thrift store

Neat racks of gently worn shirts, pants and other clothes fill the center aisles of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council’s new thrift store in West Mifflin.  Beyond apparel, shoppers can peruse furniture, including dressers, tables and chairs. Shelves are stocked with glassware, dishes, lamps, small appliances,

Westinghouse eager to reclaim City League football crown

'We're excited about what this team could be,' says coach Donta Green

Iron City FC aims to improve members as players and people

Soccer club founder looks to make a positive impact in Pittsburgh and beyond