Jason Reed

Reporter · Braddock, PA

Jason Reed, with a background in sociology from West Virginia University, has dedicated the last 5 years to uncovering community stories in Pittsburgh. His work has appeared in various local outlets, where he exclusively reports on grassroots initiatives and social justice issues.

12 stories from Jason Reed in Cranberry Township

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More than 41 million voters have already cast early ballots; here's where

More than 40 million voters have already cast early ballots ahead of key races.

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ACLU releases video of ICE agent slashing tires of a legal observer in Oregon

The ACLU has released video of an ICE agent slashing the tires of a legal observer's vehicle in Portland, Oregon.

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Child dressed as Grim Reaper startles Florida neighbors

A child dressed as the Grim Reaper startled Florida residents, leading to calls to law enforcement, who confirmed the incident was a harmless Halloween prank.

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When is trick-or-treat in the Pittsburgh area?

Halloween is here, and soon trick-or-treaters dressed as pirates, princesses and everything in between will hit the streets of western Pennsylvania in search of candy. Here's what time trick-or-treating is in Pittsburgh, as well as several communities around the area. Trick-or-treat time in...

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ICE officer charged after striking a man with a car in Houston

An ICE officer accused of ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said.

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'He has nothing to lose': Murder victim's sister fears for safety after killer escapes from prison

Jacob Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee on Sunday. He has since been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list.

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Another Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $1 million sold in Westmoreland County

Yet another million-plus-dollar winning lottery ticket has been sold in western Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold on Thursday in Allegheny Township at the 56 Gas Food Mini Mart in Westmoreland County. The winning ticket is...

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Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pope to vote in a US election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. election.

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In-N-Out Burger CEO floats 3 additional states for possible expansion

In-N-Out Burger could expand to three more states, the California-based fast-food chain's CEO said.

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Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified unsubstantiated allegations that the country's election was "stolen" by Arab-led parties.

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Puppy shot in face at close range in Pennsylvania, animal rescue says

An investigation is underway after a 10-month-old German shepherd mix was shot at close range in the face, an animal rescue in Pennsylvania said.In a Facebook post on Thursday, the ANNA Shelter in Erie said they got a call last week from Pennsylvania State Police about a dog in "very bad shape" who...

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Manhunt underway after attempted murder suspect escapes detention facility in West Virginia

A manhunt is underway after an 18-year-old inmate escaped from a detention facility in Wheeling, West Virginia, on Oct. 10, authorities said.The escapee, Xander Scott Finley-Ball, was being held on an attempted homicide charge in connection with a shooting in Star City in July where someone was...

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