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John Fetterman: Unconventional in size and rise

John Fetterman — the large, tattooed ex-mayor of Braddock — shed his comfortable beginnings and traditional office career to campaign for social equality.

Recovery pains

ODs are down amid signs of recovery in hard-hit neighborhoods, but the region’s opioid binge still leaves a trail of heartache.

Where police consolidation has worked

Efficiency, savings drive police mergers, but opponents’ concerns include lack of funding

At local police departments, inequality abounds

Allegheny County’s 100-plus police departments have unequal resources, uneven policies and pay.

Penn Hills and Rankin: different towns, different takes on police consolidation

Penn Hills’ well-funded police department and Rankin’s threadbare force have very different takes on police consolidation.

Hiding Behind God

Unbroken

The Tree of Life mass shooting wrought death and anguish, but also fierce resolve

Squirrel Hill synagogue massacre: Remembering the victims

Sympathies, condolences pour in for victims of Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting

Who are Pennsylvania’s voters?