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Latino immigrants are reshaping Beechview but lack voting power — for now

Doors into South Pittsburgh political and civic involvement have swung open, but the growing Latino population has not yet walked through them. Some local leaders hope to change that.
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Inmigrantes Latinos reforman Beechview pero les falta poder electoral – por ahora

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  • Beechview, in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, is one of the city’s increasingly diverse communities. This fall, PublicSource explored and mapped the community’s assets. Check out our map in both English and Spanish.
  • The T, an invaluable asset to Beechview’s blossoming Latino community, faces schedule changes and currently lacks Spanish announcements and signage, impacting accessibility. Read the full story in English and Spanish.

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