On a given weekday in Pittsburgh, a mother who fled violence halfway around the world is learning to ride the bus. A teenager who was born abroad is adjusting to a new school, a new language, and an uncertain future. A family that has lived here for years is suddenly worried about losing the legal status they spent years building. For each of them, a network of local nonprofits is working to make sure they don’t face these challenges alone.

Events happening in Pittsburgh, PA in June 2026

Natalie Grow remembers when Allegheny Health Network had four primary care dietitians. That was 2020. Today there are 14, but the pace of hiring has not slowed the shortage.

May is Teacher Appreciation Month, and what better way to say “thank you” than to recognize a few outstanding lifelong educators.

The last year has seen an influx of new businesses crop up all throughout the region. Although the businesses highlighted below could not be more different from each other, what connects them is their owners’ passion for creating a comfortable and inviting space for customers.

In January, Okane Sushi opened an elevated omakase experience on the second floor of its downtown restaurant. Omakase means “I’ll leave it up to you,” so each course is thoughtfully prepared by its chef.

Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, or PUMP as it is known, is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that engages young professionals in civic life, community building, and social networking through events, advocacy, and sports leagues.

Like a lot of Pennsylvania towns that built their economies on steel, Ellwood City faced some hard times in the 1980s. But the borough of roughly 7,500 people persevered, and today the town that spawned the seamless tube industry is attracting new businesses as well as families looking for a welcoming place to call home.

What prompts someone to get involved in local government? We spoke with three women who are leaders in various local governmental bodies about their journeys.