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App helps violence interrupters stop cycle of retaliation across Allegheny County

An app has informed rapid responses to more than 130 Pittsburgh-area shootings since July. It’s part of the county’s $50 million investment to curb gun violence, but the future looks fraught for federal funding of violence prevention.

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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures welcomes Leif Enger on April 7 for our next Ten Evenings lecture of the season at Carnegie Music Hall! Enger will present a lecture on his lyrical and gorgeous book “I Cheerfully Refuse.”

Tickets are available for purchase at pittsburghlectures.org or by phone at (412) 622-8866 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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Democrat Dan Goughnour won a special election on Tuesday in the Mon Valley to fill the Pennsylvania House seat of the late Rep. Matt Gergely, who died Jan. 19. The win gives Pennsylvania Democrats the House majority.
County Controller Corey O’Connor is attracting serious money to his campaign to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Overall, O'Connor has raised more than twice as much money — with a particularly strong edge in the real estate sector.

For 10 years, Neighborhood Allies has been dedicated to fostering equitable communities, empowering local leaders and driving meaningful change throughout Pittsburgh. As we look ahead to our next decade, we’re committed to moving 100,000 low-to-moderate income Pittsburghers up the socioeconomic ladder.

Watch our journey online to see the impact and join us on May 7 to celebrate a decade of transformation! #DecadeOfDifference #100KStrong

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Women already earn less. Trump’s labor cuts could make the pay gap easier to hide.

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