Longform

The story of a small town just outside Pittsburgh that has suffered through a half-century of economic decline, racial tension, and endless crime. Despite that trajectory, or perhaps because of it, Aliquippa has also produced an astounding number of NFL players.

On accent, culture, and a legendary football announcer.

On the impact of steel giant, Andrew Carnegie.

The possible resurrection of a Pittsburgh borough.

A profile of one of Mr. Rogers, who got his start at Pittsburgh’s WQED station and filmed there from 1968 until his final show.