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Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
Mayoral race heats up
County Controller Corey O’Connor says he will announce candidacy for mayor
By David Rullo
Advance word came during meeting at New Riverview Apartments
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
December 9, 2024, 4:22 pm
County Controller Corey O’Connor says he will announce candidacy for mayor
Advance word came during meeting at New Riverview Apartments
By David Rullo
Bhavani Patel and Julie Paris stand in front of the Hindu Jain Temple. Photo by Adam Reinherz
December 4, 2024, 10:48 am
The dangers of divisive labels: Why Democrats must recenter an inclusive vision
Democrats must recommit to the principles that made the party a beacon of hope for so many.
By Bhavini Patel
Members of the Aponte Ortiz family gather after arriving in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
November 25, 2024, 4:22 pm
After arriving from Colombia, family’s integration eased by local Jewish community
Immigration process brought Aponte Ortizes to Pittsburgh. Together with community, they're creating a home
By Adam Reinherz
L'Chaim to finding the perfect place. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
November 1, 2024, 3:32 pm
Picking a place for the perfect Pittsburgh party
These three Pittsburgh places promise patrons great spaces and customizable offerings
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/books-in-black-wooden-book-shelf-159711/
October 29, 2024, 9:28 am
New chapter for Pittsburgh Jewish book festival
Between Nov. 10-13 and again on Nov. 20, Pittsburghers can hear readings from celebrated writers
By Adam Reinherz
A memorial outside the Tree of Life building after the Oct. 27, 2018, attack (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 22, 2024, 5:57 pm
In memory of the 11
We are distressed that Pittsburgh, which claimed to be “stronger than hate” back then, is still grappling with antisemitism.
Microphone and headphones. (Photo by Patrick Breitenbach via Flickr at https://rb.gy/aiz3qj)
August 30, 2024, 11:48 am
Lend your ear to Pittsburghers’ podcasts
Across the globe, Pittsburghers are producing hours of content. Listen up
By Adam Reinherz
“The Aqueduct, Pittsburgh,” by Russell Smith, c. 1832, (from the collections of the Carnegie Museum of Art) shows the Pennsylvania Canal’s entrance in Pittsburgh.
August 26, 2024, 9:11 am
Going west
The Pennsylvania Canal and the founding of a Jewish community.
By Eric Lidji
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey remains committed to safety in the entire city. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 6, 2024, 1:22 pm
Mayor Ed Gainey: It’s all about safety
"At the end of the day we’re still one city,”
By David Rullo
(Photo by David Rullo)
April 28, 2024, 5:39 pm
2024 primary yielded some disappointment, some hope for Jewish Pittsburghers
“Give your money. Give your time. Give your shoe leather. Talk to friends."
By David Rullo
Photographs of local Jewish activist Bertha Rauh are included in the exhibit. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
March 27, 2024, 9:29 pm
New exhibit purposely tells incomplete story of women’s history in Pittsburgh
'There's so much more that's out there in the community, and the stories need to be brought to light.'
By Adam Reinherz
Frick Park is receiving historic designation following unanimous approval from City Council. (Photo by edenpictures via https://rb.gy/5s1bih)
March 8, 2024, 5:49 pm
City Council approves historic designation for Frick Park and B’nai Israel
Preservation allows people to 'learn their own ethnic and cultural history, and learn that of others'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi James Gibson. (Photo by Dale Lazar)
February 14, 2024, 5:10 pm
Rabbi James Gibson upholds civic responsibilities while ‘failing retirement’
Serving Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations is chance to create 'better, kinder, decent, just city'
By Adam Reinherz
Daniel Sokol loads his car. Photo courtesy of Daniel Sokol
October 24, 2023, 11:39 am
Behind the wheel of his Subaru, a Pittsburgh native helps in war
For Daniel Sokol, a smiling cicerone, war in Israel has prompted new turns
By Adam Reinherz
Rimon Training in the Jordan Valley. Photo by Israel Defense Forces via Flickr at https://rb.gy/tt4jt
October 23, 2023, 2:26 pm
Lone soldier parents preach solidarity, kindness, as children head to war
Searing period ignites pride, concern and commitment to care among Pittsburgh parents
By Adam Reinherz
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