Tony Norman: Ain’t no stoppin’ Pittsburgh’s Black voters
Nearly two dozen activists transformed a corner lot on Wiley Avenue in the Hill District into ground zero for democracy in Pittsburgh.
26 Sep 2022
Guide to what you need to know about Election Day
Want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s 2022 election candidates? Learn how to research who is on your ballot, their stances, and who is funding their campaigns.
23 Sep 2022
Why did the Pittsburgh police union reject the city’s offer for raises and disciplinary changes?
The Fraternal Order of Police rank-and-file rejected the administration’s proposals, triggering binding arbitration and testing Gainey’s commitment to a core campaign theme.
21 Sep 2022
Is Pennsylvania on the verge of adopting a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law?
Educators fear a Florida-like proposed ban on elementary school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation will teach children that being part of the LGBTQ community is wrong.
15 Sep 2022
Did you know your license plate frame could be illegal in Pennsylvania?
The judges found the state’s vehicle code prohibits any part of the plate from being covered, including the visitpa.com website of the state’s tourism office.
29 Aug 2022
Pennsylvania lawmakers slated to get huge raises next year
Inflation is pushing the Pa. legislature’s annual cost-of-living adjustments even higher, with base salaries expected to exceed $100,000 in 2023.
18 Aug 2022
How Allegheny County property owners can slash their real estate taxes
A lawsuit pitting property owners against the county and school districts appears to be winding down, bringing a change in how taxes are calculated after assessment appeals.
17 Aug 2022
Updated: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in voting will stay
A lower appellate court earlier this year sided with Republican lawmakers, saying that permitting no-excuse mail voting required amending the state constitution.
02 Aug 2022
Why is Gov. Tom Wolf suing Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled legislature?
The Democratic governor is claiming legislative Republicans unconstitutionally lumped together five pieces of their “failed” agenda into a package of proposed amendments.
29 Jul 2022
These state-related universities are getting a $40 million boost from Gov. Wolf
Gov. Wolf plans to quietly give PA's four state-related universities, including Pitt and Penn State, a one-time $40 million boost using federal stimulus money.
25 Jul 2022