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On Wednesday, Controller Corey O’Connor released a report showing Allegheny County spent more than it brought in last year for the first time since 2011. The report confirmed that the county is not immune from the financial turmoil shaking the Pittsburgh and its public schools system as the end of COVID-era relief funds approaches.

Also, PublicSource spoke with 12 alumni of Pittsburgh’s colleges and universities to learn how they’re navigating their entrance into the workforce or their first years within it. Higher education reporter Emma Folts also discussed this story on KDKA's Talk Pittsburgh. Check out the segment here.

Finally, economic development reporter Eric Jankiewicz writes that the Bakery Square expansion plan is back on the table after progress stalled in the fall. Want to hear more from Eric about other development news in Pittsburgh? Listen to his segment on City Cast Pittsburgh's podcast where he talks about his story on East Ohio Street's transformation into "restaurant row."

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Controller says Allegheny County is in financial trouble, much like city and schools

The county spent more than it brought in last year for the first time since 2011. The end of federal aid is bringing pain for many local governments.

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