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‘The perfect storm: COVID surge, bitter cold blast stretch Pittsburgh’s homeless shelters

Warming centers open in Pittsburgh area for those in need; nonprofits say the extreme cold can be deadly for some

Extreme cold temperatures heading for Pittsburgh area

‘Dry January’ as a kick-starter to sobriety

Local warming shelters keeping balance amid surge of COVID cases

Warming centers open for those in need amid bitter temps

Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship in Uptown responds to homeless crisis with new shelter

In Focus: The Week in Photos Dec. 19-25, 2021

The week in pictures in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas as seen through the eyes of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette photojournalists. Two photos of the wall of memorial plaques commemorating persons who have died while homeless are featured.

Where can I get a COVID test in Allegheny County?

Pittsburgh’s People of the Year 2021: Health

19 plaques being added to homeless memorial in Downtown

Gov. Tom Wolf has failed to address the collapse of Pa.’s intellectual disability system

Guest commentary authored by Pittsburgh Mercy President & CEO Tony Beltran, McAuley Ministries Executive Director Marisol Valentin, and 15 other disability service providers

CNN Heroes celebrates 15 years of inspiring the world

Care for homeless people isn’t new here

Letter to the editor by Dr. Edward Kelly

Pittsburgh-area shelters expect increased need as temperature drops