affordable housing Archives

Panelists discuss housing as a human right not a place for profits

By Natalie Frank, Senior Staff Writer • November 6, 2020

The U.S. Human Rights Cities Alliance and Pittsburgh Human Rights Working Group hosted an event on Thursday, which focused on addressing housing challenges in urban areas and the importance of classifying housing as a human right.

Editorial: Medical marijuana use should not impact housing assistance decisions

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 12, 2020

The fact that an individual can be denied housing when they would otherwise be eligible is ridiculous, and the use of medical marijuana should not be considered when determining if a person qualifies for Section 8 housing.

Pittsburgh dodged a bullet with Amazon HQ2

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist • November 27, 2018

The deals offered to Amazon in both New York and Virginia could spell disaster to some of the residents in Long Island City and Arlington — and in some cases it already has.

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