Neighbors request more input into Fern Hollow Bridge replacement
The city needs to restore a bridge over Fern Hollow as soon as possible, Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak says.
19 May 2022
Pittsburgh prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees with help from RK Mellon Foundation
Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Catholic Charities, Hello Neighbor and Holy Family Institute received a total of $499,000.
29 Apr 2022
Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary?
The primary election is May 17. The last day to register to vote is May 2 and the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 10.
14 Apr 2022
Is your neighborhood about to be moved to a new Pittsburgh City Council district?
The task is to redraw the nine council districts to equally split the population and maintain two districts in which minority residents are the majority.
28 Mar 2022
PennDOT’s race to replace the Fern Hollow Bridge stumbles at the starting line over public reaction
PennDOT wants to have the new bridge open in 2025 so it can serve as a detour for I-376 Parkway East traffic when the highway will be closed.
15 Mar 2022
Walnut Capital scales back proposal for Oakland Crossings
The new zoning proposal limits building height to 65 feet, but allows for “bonus height” for items such as energy efficiency and a grocery store.
09 Mar 2022
Critical report finds Pittsburgh faces challenges across city government
The Pittsburgh Government Guidebook, a four-month, $250,000 study, finds that a shortage of workers and duplicate services hamper efficiency.
16 Feb 2022
Ed Gainey officially makes history as he takes office as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor
In his inaugural address, Gainey touched on the themes of his campaign such as investing in transportation, housing, infrastructure and education.
03 Jan 2022
Sala Udin, Pittsburgh Public Schools’ new board president, wants to focus on healing and search for a superintendent
The school board is ready to move on after facing the challenges of the pandemic and the resignation of Anthony Hamlet as superintendent.
22 Dec 2021
Pittsburgh makes history by electing Ed Gainey as its first Black mayor
“Let me tell you why this was beautiful: because you proved that we could have a city for all.”
03 Nov 2021