Pittsburgh/ Community & Society
Published on April 23, 2019
Top Pittsburgh news: Push for $15 minimum wage; interfaith leaders plan vigil for Sri LankaPhoto: Vidar Nordli-Mathisen/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Pittsburgh.

What would a $15 minimum wage mean for Pittsburgh workers?

The push from advocates, politicians, and labor unions all align at one point: $15. 

Read the full story on Pittsburgh City Paper.

Pittsburgh Interfaith leaders plan vigil for Sri Lanka victims

A Heinz Memorial Chapel service is planned for Wednesday evening.

Read the full story on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Downtown developer ready to go on $47.5 million innovation campus at Pittsburgh Technology Center

Elmhurst Group plans two 78,000-square-foot buildings with high-bay, flex, and office space.

Read the full story on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

FBI-Pittsburgh says taking on the opioid crisis requires multi-pronged approach

Opioid overdose deaths in western Pennsylvania dropped 43 percent in 2018 after several years of steady increases. 

Read the full story on WESA.

Kane challenges Gross on Pittsburgh's District 7 primary ballot

Both candidates are running on platforms focusing on affordable housing in the city.

Read the full story on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.


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