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How I celebrated Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods — and why I left them

From Bloomfield to Manchester, from Pittsburgh to Portland: YouTuber Dean Bog made 21 mini-docs about individual Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Now, in partnership with PublicSource, he made a video about what makes the city great — and why he's leaving.

“As a cameraman, it was such a joy to run around Pittsburgh and hunt for the perfect sightline,” Bog said.

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House lawmakers reintroduce bill to close Pennsylvania’s gender earnings gap

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Rehabbing homes or replacing homeowners? Nonprofit Rising Tide Partners uses conservatorship to take control of properties to turn around dilapidated neighborhoods. Opponents say that there is “a lot of potential for abuse in this system.”
PRT faces a potentially massive deficit, which may lead to cuts to bus and T service and higher fares in Pittsburgh.

Phipps Conservatory always provides the burst of color and fragrance you've been missing all winter long, and this year’s Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room puts a unique spin on a beloved Pittsburgh tradition. Opening Saturday, March 22, and only lasting four weeks, this year's eye-catching displays provide a new twist: Each room is dedicated to a different stunning seasonal bloom — tulips, pansies, lilies and more — allowing you to appreciate the beauty and unique details of each flower. Get your tickets today!

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5 ways the pandemic changed us for good, for bad and forever

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