Ukrainian Pittsburgh in Five Acts
Pittsburgh and Ukraine are inextricably linked—in history, culture, and spirit.
Welcome to ReCreation Land
Strip-mining destroyed the landscape of central Ohio--and the lungs of many workers. What will it take to build a healthier future?
The Legend of “Ski Green Bay”
The story behind the infamous poster of a man skiing down a coal pile on the Green Bay riverfront.
Remembering the Minneapolis General Strike of 1934
Could the events of 1934 provide a blueprint for a reinvigorated working-class movement?
America’s Largest Inland Port is Running Out of Water
The proposed solution — a thirty-one-mile-long pipeline draining Lake Michigan — is dividing residents of Joliet, Illinois.
The Englewood Line–Not Just the Anti-606
The elevated rails-to-trails project will bring green space to Chicago's South Side.
Gary’s Gold Coast
This historic apartment district in Gary, Indiana is a museum of architectural styles.
Pro Basketball’s Rust Belt Roots
The Goodyear Wingfoots, General Electrics, and the heyday of industrial basketball.
Chicago Public Schools Students on Why They Walked Out
In January, students protested in support of COVID safety and student representation.
How Ohio Created the NFL—and the 2022 Super Bowl Matchup
The story of this weekend's game runs through Canton, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
A Locals’ Guide to Gary, Indiana
Plan your trip to the heart of the Rust Belt.
The Ohio Bribery Scandal Behind “The Worst Energy Policy in the Country”
Hidden recorders, dirty politicians, and the corrupt companies that financed it all.