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Peduto and Gainey reflect on a historic election and the transition of power

As Pittsburgh faces decisions about policing, federal funds and affordable housing, Pittsburgh's mayor and his likely replacement mull a coming transition amid a volatile political climate.

25 May 2021

Ed Gainey poised to make history as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor

State Rep. Ed Gainey defeated Mayor Bill Peduto in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, clearing a path to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor and signaling a shift in the city’s politics.

19 May 2021

Peduto wins top award for mayoral leadership on climate change

With leadership lacking at the federal level, many of America’s mayors have stepped forward to provide crucial momentum in addressing the climate change crisis.

21 Dec 2020

Affirm announces North Side office, promises 500 fintech jobs in the next several years

The company provides low-interest personal loans as an alternative to traditional credit cards.

28 Jan 2019

Politico has its eye on Mayor Bill Peduto, and says you should, too

Politico named Bill Peduto "the Rust Belt rebrander." See what else they have to say about him.

26 Jun 2017

Mayor Bill Peduto is making big plans for a potential second term

Mayor Bill Peduto discusses what he hopes to accomplish if Pittsburghers give him a second term.

07 Feb 2017

Forbes wonders why Uber picked Pittsburgh. Mayor Bill Peduto has the answer

Nearly everywhere you turn in Pittsburgh you spot one of Uber's souped up Volvos with a curious spinning contraption on its roof. Forbes looks at how we got here.

25 Jan 2017