CREATE Lab will use high-tech mapmaking to shine a light on housing inequity in Pittsburgh
"Over time, we can understand how we’re doing in terms of making affordable, safe, secure housing for everybody.”
31 Jul 2019
Pittsburgh’s new Financial Empowerment Center offers free advice and education in underserved neighborhoods
The project will provide access to financial planners at eight participating locations around Allegheny County.
19 Mar 2019
Will this new employee-owner initiative grow Pittsburgh’s economy and preserve small businesses?
The City Council considers proposed task force to promote effective models of employee-ownership.
05 Feb 2019
Pittsburgh Black Elected Officials Coalition releases Peace & Justice Initiative
Pittsburgh Peace & Justice Initiative report to help guide improvements in the quality of life for African-American residents of Pittsburgh.
06 Feb 2017
Pittsburgh City Council votes 7-2 to decriminalize marijuana
The legislation, modeled after a law in Philadelphia, makes possession of 30 grams of marijuana or less punishable by a $100 fine rather than a criminal misdemeanor.
21 Dec 2015
Pittsburgh City Council to consider bill to decriminalize marijuana possession
An ordinance is being introduced by Councilman Lavelle in Pittsburgh City Council which would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal possession.
16 Nov 2015
Peduto presents 2016 budget proposal, with no tax increases
Mayor Bill Peduto's proposed 2016 Pittsburgh budget has no tax increases.
10 Nov 2015
NEXT Up: Dan Gilman
Ever wonder what a week in the life of a Pittsburgh City Council member is really like?
18 Oct 2015