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While you learn more about this year's college aid process in Pittsburgh and hear from advocates on the potential local impacts of another Trump presidency on K-12 education, PublicSource has a special request for all readers.

We examined all of our coverage over 2024 and identified 17 trends, from the historic Sara Innamorato administration to Pittsburgh Public Schools' eroding enrollment, to North Side development and more. Look through our past year's coverage (don't worry, we compiled the highlights here) and vote on your favorite trend in our first-ever news topics ballot. We will share the results on Jan. 3!

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Will it be easier for Pittsburgh families to access federal financial aid this year?

Students and universities are depending on a smoother process for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after last year’s bungled rollout.

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Public schools funding, immigrant students may bear the brunt of Trump education pledges, local advocates warn

You survived 2024. Now vote one more time — for your must-follow news topics.

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Older Black men across large U.S. counties are being hit hardest by the overdose crisis, mortality data assembled by the New York Times and the Baltimore Banner found. PublicSource analyzed the data for Allegheny County and shared stories about local friends and families affected the most by the overdose crisis.
As a candidate in 2023, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato responded to a questionnaire with a wide range of promises to increase transparency around county government. Take a closer look at which pledges are still pending.

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New Year's resolution planner: 50 ideas to help you move forward in the new year

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