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Kate Oczypok and her husband put down deep roots during the 20 years they lived in Washington, D.C. But as costs climbed, they faced a choice: stay and give up on their passions, or move somewhere they could continue to flourish. Kate's move back to Pittsburgh allowed her to buy a home and spend more time with family while working as a writer, family photographer and piano teacher.

More stories we published this week below. ⬇️ 

Pittsburgh’s low costs saved me from a D.C. desk job and kept alive my creativity

How do Pittsburgh neighborhoods weigh in on development? Via a system that’s sometimes divisive
 
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Pasa Sustainable Agriculture is hosting its 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Conference from Feb. 5 to 7 in Lancaster. Don’t miss more than 80 educational sessions focused on farming and food systems, an expansive trade show and a Pittsburgh urban farmer and gardener meetup. Learn more here.

Timeline: How Pittsburgh officials decided who speaks for Manchester
 

Lawmakers tease plans to address high child care costs, low pre-K attendance in Pa.
 

Once teetering, First Step Recovery Homes takes a big step forward with new McKeesport facility
 

One Manchester group ‘waiting for word’ after another got the city’s official nod
 

ICYMI FROM LAST WEEK
  • In the wake of President Joe Biden's decision to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel, many regional leaders voiced reactions. The failure of Nippon Steel’s acquisition of its Pittsburgh-based competitor U.S. Steel reminds us that Pittsburgh’s steel communities still struggle with their past.
  • Sewickley frequently gets defined as “rich” and “white” — but a group of past and present residents are on a mission to recast that perception by mapping the vibrant Black history of the Pittsburgh suburb.
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