Pittsburgh Progress

“Off the Record” brings journalists, performers and civic leaders together for a night of satire benefiting local charities and scholarships. It returns Oct. 15 to Byham Theater with new producers and a fresh approach. Check out the preview: pittsburghprogress.com/off-the-reco...

The union representing about 1,500 nurses and nurse practitioners at Allegheny General Hospital says it will hold a strike authorization vote Oct. 15 unless a new contract is reached first. Founding Worker Member Rob Joesbury has the story: pittsburghprogress.com/sieu-nurses-...

Duquesne Light workers ratified a five-year contract, ending the utility’s first work stoppage in nearly 60 years. The Oct. 11 vote was 526-184, according to the union. Founding Worker Member Andrew Goldstein has the latest on this developing story: pittsburghprogress.com/duquesne-lig...

Rising costs, social isolation and the loss of “third places” are issues libraries are striving to address. People can help through Love Your Library, where donations up to $500 are matched. Contributor Holden Slattery highlights some local library projects: pittsburghprogress.com/major-projec...

The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh has secured its final legal victory against Block Communications Inc. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear BCI’s appeal. BCI must now reimburse current and former PG workers for illegal pay and healthcare cuts. Learn more: pittsburghprogress.com/supreme-cour...

Workers continue to strike at Duquesne Light. IBEW Local 29 began the work stoppage Oct. 1 over numerous issues, including wages and working conditions. Pittsburgh Progress Founding Worker Member Andrew Goldstein shares more from the picket line: pittsburghprogress.com/duquesne-lig...

At a recent conference, local leaders and residents showed advocates how block-level power restores equity to neighborhoods plagued by vacant, rundown structures. Contributor Sonya M. Meadows spotlights the Pittsburgh communities redefining urban renewal: pittsburghprogress.com/national-con...

Employees of the now-shuttered Starbucks in Bloomfield recently gathered for a rally to express rage and sorrow about the store’s closure. Founding worker member Steve Mellon shares what the closure means to the community as a center for union organizing: pittsburghprogress.com/bloomfield-s...

The Pressed Steel Car 1909 strike in McKees Rocks was the first time that foreign-born workers in Pittsburgh stepped to the forefront and demanded fair treatment. Contributor Mark Roth explains its history and lasting impact: pittsburghprogress.com/immigrants-p...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in a country where immigrants and Latinos are increasingly vilified is an act of resistance, according to Jessica Rios Viner. She explains in this essay why celebrating their contributions matters so much right now: pittsburghprogress.com/stand-up-for...

The Pittsburgh Progress is now offering online advertising opportunities. If you’re looking to amplify your work or an event this fall, reserve your spot today. Contact advertising [at] pittsburghprogress.com to inquire about rates and special offers.

Since the 1980s, the Mon Valley Unemployed Committee has helped workers with unemployment claims. To boost cash flow and sustain full-time staff, it will hold a fundraiser from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Spirit in Lawrenceville. Learn more about its work: pittsburghprogress.com/the-mon-vall...

“The Weight of Forgiveness,” a new play by Leon Ford, will be presented at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. In this essay, he talks about his journey: pittsburghprogress.com/five-bullets...

Cutting low-ridership routes and moving their resources to higher-ridership ones is key to PRT’s “Bus Line Refresh.” Should PRT’s board approve it, it will bring with it sweeping changes to Pittsburgh’s bus system. Learn more about the proposed changes: pittsburghprogress.com/prt-riders-r...

Paid parental leave is “common sense” to Bobbi Jean Ozanick, a stroke telemetry nurse at Allegheny General Hospital. She was among those who gathered at a rally on Labor Day to advocate for it. Here's what this law would mean for Allegheny County workers: pittsburghprogress.com/seiu-workers...

Founding Worker Member Steve Mellon was in Downtown Pittsburgh to document the sights, sounds and union spirit of the city's annual Labor Day parade. We'll be sharing here throughout the day photos from the event. More coverage coming soon to PittsburghProgress.com.

Founding Worker Member Steve Mellon was in Downtown Pittsburgh to document the sights, sounds and union spirit of the city's annual Labor Day parade. We'll be sharing here throughout the day photos from the event. More coverage coming soon to PittsburghProgress.com.

Founding Worker Member Steve Mellon was in Downtown Pittsburgh to document the sights, sounds and union spirit of the city's annual Labor Day parade. We'll be sharing here throughout the day photos from the event. More coverage coming soon to PittsburghProgress.com.

For the Pittsburgh Progress, Labor Day isn’t just a federal holiday. What it stands for is at the roots of who and what we are. Join us Sept. 7 in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Labor Day parade. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Progress origin story: pittsburghprogress.com/new-media-co...

Union nurses and nurse practitioners attended a rally across from Allegheny General Hospital, a day before SEIU Pennsylvania kicked off contract negotiations with the multibillion-dollar health care network. Check out the Pittsburgh Progress to learn more: pittsburghprogress.com/agh-nurses-f...

With Labor Day around the corner, we're highlighting important moments and figures in the city’s union history – people like union organizer Fannie Sellins. Founding Worker Member Steve Mellon recounts the great price she paid for her tenacity and courage: pittsburghprogress.com/what-on-eart...

“We don’t need permission from a rich person to do this work.” @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social speaks with former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strikers who are now worker-owners of @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social, a cooperative newsroom covering the communities corporate media leaves behind.

What does Western Pennsylvania high school football mean to you? It all kicks off again on Aug. 28. To get ready, check out contributor Steve Rotstein’s comprehensive preview: pittsburghprogress.com/gridiron-tou...

The crisis nursery Jeremiah’s Place opened its Hilltop location this summer. Contributor Joyce Gannon has more details on ways it plans to serve the community: pittsburghprogress.com/safety-net-w...

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council’s new thrift store opened Aug. 17 in West Mifflin. Contributor Joyce Gannon shares how the society plans to serve the community through its latest retail location: pittsburghprogress.com/st-vincent-d...

Pittsburgh residents: Did you attend Little Italy Days? While the event draws around 100,000 people each year, locals are mixed about the direction it should take in the future. What do you think? Read the story by founding community member Amanda Reed: pittsburghprogress.com/little-italy...

Where is Donta Green? The revered Westinghouse football coach is hard at work with his athletes gearing up for their season-opening scrimmage against Erie at 8 p.m. Aug. 22. Steve Rotstein shares how in his team preview: pittsburghprogress.com/westinghouse...

The Pittsburgh Progress is in the news! Thanks @pghcitypaper.com for the coverage of our local news cooperative.

The founders of the Pittsburgh Progress want to inject their community-centric publication with a spirit of labor solidarity, writes @riddhisetty.bsky.social. www.cjr.org/on_the_job/s...

Who says community has to center around alcohol? The Nightshade Lounge in Dormont is the newest queer-owned sober establishment, part of a growing wave of alcohol-free gathering spaces across Pittsburgh. LEARN MORE: pittsburghprogress.com/queer-owned-...

Iron City FC is on a mission to make a positive impact – in Pittsburgh and beyond. Learn more about what’s new for the soccer club and its founder in this story from Founding Worker Member Rob Joesbury: pittsburghprogress.com/iron-city-fo...

Local news works best when it's accountable to the people it serves. That's why the Pittsburgh Progress is proud to be Pittsburgh's first modern-era daily news cooperative. Readers can become members, too. Learn more & sign up today: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

It’s always great to be on Max’s show and it was especially so to be on with Steve Mellon to talk about what we’ve been working on for months! Follow @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social for updates and check out our website (where one of stories is written by me!)

UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital nurses are demanding that UPMC follow staffing standards by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Read more to learn how their contract battle not only impacts staff but also the families they support: pittsburghprogress.com/union-nurses...

Former @post-gazette.com workers went on strike for 3+ years and won. Then, the owners sold the paper and most strikers lost their jobs. Now, they’ve launched @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social “owned and democratically run by its workers and members.” therealnews.com/worker-owned...

A wonderful new review by @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social! “Visible at the core of this collection is the importance of building relationships, trust and shared responsibility with the people in our communities who might experience life differently than we do.” Book info: tinyurl.com/mw99v842

My dear colleague, fellow striker, and purged Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalist Steve Mellon tells the story of how we got started and decided to build @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social. Please give it a read and consider supporting our efforts by sharing and signing up to learn more!

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Billionaires are dominating the media, but we don't have to live like this! The Pittsburgh Progress aims to change that. Our people-first news organization was forged by a team of union journalists and community members. Learn more & how you can join us: pittsburghprogress.com/new-media-co...

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Introducing: the Pittsburgh Progress Preview what we’re all about with a sampling of stories and ways you can get involved, now live on our website. Visit our website to sign up for updates and learn about subscription and membership options: pittsburghprogress.com Hard launch coming fall 2026!

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We learned during our strike & community town halls that: ✒️ many working people feel like they’ve been failed by traditional media ✒️ there is an opportunity to build something better for Pittsburgh We agree. ♥️ Coming July 27: preview the Pittsburgh Progress. SEE UPDATES: pittsburghprogress.com

You fought alongside us during our three-year newsroom strike. You believed in us – and trusted us to tell your stories then. Now we’ve created, with community support, a new way to share your stories. Coming July 27: Preview the Pittsburgh Progress Sign up for updates: pittsburghprogress.com