Pitt grad students and faculty speak out against fascism in India
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2020
Tanvir, Mukherjee and other fellow graduate students and faculty concerned about the political climate in India began to discuss the possibility of organizing a movement in Pittsburgh.
Port Authority to host community discussions across county
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2020
The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced that it would host “Public Transit: A Community Discussion,” a series of public meetings to talk about upcoming projects inside of the communities the new programs will affect.
Pittsburgh climate change activists plan for the future
By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
Leandra Mira organized the local branch of September's Global Climate Strike, which an estimated 1,000 people attended, making it the largest climate rally ever held in Pittsburgh. Now, another large-scale protest is being planned for Earth Day.
Democratic presidential candidates discuss tuition, unions at Public Education Forum
By Janine Faust and Caroline Bourque, The Pitt News Staff
December 14, 2019
The candidates did not share the stage, instead receiving about 20 minutes each to answer questions about issues relating to public education.
Students, activists rally again Downtown for climate action
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
December 7, 2019
The group of about 100 included high schoolers, politicians and organizers with established activist groups like Socialist Alternative Pittsburgh.
Pitt grad student kicks off Pa. House campaign
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Jessica Benham, a Pitt graduate student, aims to unseat District 36 rep Harry Readshaw III.
Elevate Meal Plan offers new meal plan with local restaurants
By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
A new company, Elevate Meal Plan, is coming to Pitt to provide a different kind of meal plan for students.
Pitt grad Bobby Wilson prepares for City Council position
By Ashton Crawley, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
After years as a medical researcher at UPMC, Bobby Wilson is putting his Pitt political science degree to another use. Wilson, who won the Nov. 5 general election for City Council District 1, said he wants to change the way politics are done on the North Side.
Grad student Heather Tomko fights for accessibility in Pittsburgh
By Ashton Crawley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
For grad student Heather Tomko, the fight for accessibility comes down to daily tasks, such as getting coffee, that can be impossible for some with disabilities.
Halal Pitt food cart opens again after reinspection
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
November 18, 2019
An Allegheny County Health Department inspector cleared the halal food cart to reopen one day after it was ordered to close.