PIIN 20th Annual Banquet

Sunday, May 31, 2020

PIIN Makes Faith-Based Case for Better Public Transit

PIIN is proud to join over 25 Pittsburgh neighborhood, environmental, and justice organizations in supporting the Pittsburgh 100 Days Transit Platform developed by Pittsburghers for Public Transit (PPT). When Margaret Krauss of WESA-FM sought to interview the organizations supporting the plan, she specifically asked Laura Chu Wiens, PPT’s Executive Director, to interview a representative of […]

A City Divided: Race, Fear, and the Law in Police Confrontations

Dr. David Harris On July 26, 2020, David Harris gave a sobering presentation, looking backward and forward into the future, pondering the challenges of Public Safety in our time. We hope you were able to join, but if you missed it or would like to watch it again, you can see the recording of the […]

Community Conversation on Countywide Citizens Police Review Board

The Allegheny County Council is set to consider establishing a Countywide Citizens Police Review Board, PIIN invites you to join us and members of County Council for an important conversation and opportunity to share your input. We need a police review board to establish accountability. Transparency and accountability are critical to advancing 21st century policing […]

Residents, activists concerned about racist graffiti in Swissvale

Residents and activists on Wednesday decried a recent incident of racist graffiti at a Swissvale transit parklet and demanded a stronger response from the borough government. The group of eight that held a press conference outside of the Swissvale council meeting said they were “troubled” by graffiti on a garbage can in early November that […]

PIIN set to partner with Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, CeaseFire PA and Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh on In Memoriam, an event remembering the victims of gun violence and calling for stronger gun laws.

PIIN is excited to partner with Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, CeaseFire PA and Bend the Arc: Pittsburgh on In Memoriam, an event remembering the victims of gun violence and calling for stronger gun laws. This event on October 24 from 4-5 pm will recognize the victims of the October 27 shooting at the […]

National Coffee with a Cop Day

PIIN along with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) will take part in National Coffee with a Cop Day by hosting a Coffee with a Cop event, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Arnold’s Tea, 502 East Ohio Street on the North Side. This is a great opportunity […]

Police search North Side gas station after assault as protesters vow to continue

Protesters who camped for a second day outside of the Exxon gas station on Pittsburgh’s North Side where two sisters were beaten over a $17 dispute, expressed concern Sunday that the owners and an employee who allegedly assaulted their customers will only be charged with a misdemeanor. The Friday assault was captured on video and […]