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In Leechburg, an elementary school stands against a tide of poverty

In the Kiski Valley, mill closures helped push half the kids into poverty, forcing a principal and his staff to change their thinking.

A wee spark of hope

Two years into Scotland’s bid to end child poverty, a notorious neighborhood tests the nation’s resolve — and its fate may send a message to crusaders for poor kids everywhere

Killing the Strip?

What will the development boom mean for the merchants that keep the Strip District funky?

UPMC’s board is a silent but powerful force in fate of region’s health care

As Youngstown’s paper prepares for final edition, its owner reflects on what went wrong

“Being a family operation, you tend to get close to your people … you make decisions you know are contrary to the correct business decision.”

Pittsburgh’s property lottery

Each year, hundreds of people apply to buy city-owned properties. Few get what they want, and those who do typically wait years.

North Braddock: Treasures Amid Ruins

As their town falls down around them, North Braddock families try to protect children — and lay a foundation for their future.

Persistence, positive attitude launched Olympian Herb Douglas Jr.

Pittsburgh native Herb Douglas Jr. won a bronze medal in the 1948 Olympics and started the Jesse Owens International Trophy Award.

Punching out the pain

Warrior’s Call Boxing Club in Baden has become a healing outlet for veterans in the area.

What it’s like to work in child care, raise your kids and just get by in the Mon Valley

A mother moves from McKeesport to Glassport to try to better her family’s chances