Smithfield Street Homeless Shelter Shuts Down Amid Uncertainty.
The Smithfield Street shelter in downtown Pittsburgh has closed after staying open longer than usual due to an increased homeless population. The county claims to have found an alternative space for those in need, but some fear that many will return to living on the streets or in tents. The closure comes after months of complaints from downtown business owners and people who work in the area. Some have said they don't feel safe and others have said the area is unsanitary. Council Member Bethany Hallam believes that more can and should be done to fight homelessness and that there is money to solve the problem.