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New York mayoral candidate Weiner uses Pittsburgh as backdrop
By Mike Wereschagin 6:43 a.m.Let’s face it. It’s not the most embarrassing thing he’s ever done. New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, a former U.S. House member and tweeter of lewd selfies, inexplicably splashed a photograph of Pittsburgh’s Downtown skyline across his campaign website. …
Pittsburgh City Council chief Harris eyes mayor’s job
By Bob Bauder 6:43 a.m.Pittsburgh City Council President Darlene Harris changed her political party affiliation last month from Democrat to Independent to preserve her ability to run for mayor, …
Late surge puts McVay in battle for judgeship
By David ContiPennsylvania’s only contested, statewide election this fall will pit an Allegheny County judge who spent the past six years deciding family court cases against a …
Primary votes mean change in Monroeville
By Kyle LawsonNewcomers edged out incumbent Democrats for Monroeville Council, likely assuring change in a community roiled by political infighting for two years. In that community and others on Wednesday, municipal and school board candidates awaited certification of Tuesday’s vote to determine …
Tawdry tweet dogs Weiner’s campaign for New York City mayor
By The Associated PressNEW YORK — In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he’s facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could …
Mayoral nominee Peduto plans city hall house-cleaning if he’s elected
By Bob BauderFixing city government’s image requires “top-to-bottom” changes resulting from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s scandal-plagued administration, Pittsburgh Councilman Bill Peduto said Wednesday. Peduto, who won the Democratic …
Peduto secures Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh mayor
By Mike WereschaginIn a repudiation of Pittsburgh’s embattled mayor, Democratic voters chose to replace Luke Ravenstahl with his chief foe, Bill Peduto. The councilman from Point Breeze …
W.Pa. judge leads Superior Court race
By David ContiAn Allegheny County judge on Tuesday was leading the race to take on a Harrisburg attorney for an open seat on state Superior Court. Common Pleas Judge Jack McVay Jr. of Shadyside was leading Philadelphia Judge Joseph C. Waters Jr. …
GOP challengers win or lead against Allegheny council incumbents
By Bobby KerlikAllegheny County Council likely will have two new faces, since two Republican challengers beat or led incumbents on Tuesday. The incumbent in the lone contested …
Gilman, 2 City Council incumbents get nod
By Andrew ConteDan Gilman won the Democratic nomination for the only open Pittsburgh City Council seat on Tuesday, taking 59 percent of the vote with all precincts …
Former Mt. Lebanon commissioner on top
By Andrew ConteMt. Lebanon resident Dan Miller appeared to win a special election to replace former state Rep. Matt Smith on Tuesday, gaining 58 percent of the …
Bilik DeFazio leads race for Westmoreland County judge on both ballots
By Rich CholodofskyRepublican Meagan Bilik DeFazio appears poised to become Westmoreland County’s next judge. Bilik DeFazio, 38, of North Huntingdon was close to securing both the Democratic …
Cozza, Tranquilli win nods for judge
By David ContiAllegheny County voters trimmed the field of 13 candidates for Common Pleas judge to as many as six who will battle for four seats on …
Democratic newcomer, incumbents to vie for seats on Latrobe Council
By Tribune-ReviewA Democratic newcomer will join two of the party’s incumbents to vie for three seats on Latrobe Council in November, according to unoffical results from Tuesday’s primary election. With one precinct not reporting, councilman Kenneth Baldonieri, 64, was leading the …
Four Pittsburgh school board candidates won’t be challenged in fall
By Matthew SantoniVoters decided five open seats on the Pittsburgh school board on Tuesday, sending four new faces into the fall general election unopposed. Four of the …
Democrats in close race for Greensburg Council nominations
By Tribune-ReviewOne incumbent and a challenger claimed Republican nominations for Greensburg City Council while three were in a close race for the two Democrat nominations late Tuesday. The top two vote-getters for each major party advance to the November general election …
Municipal roundup: Dormont mayor’s battle still tight
By Matthew SantoniMany school board and municipal elections were uncontested in Tuesday’s primary election, but a few drew enough candidates to make the results worth watching. In Dormont, which was torn by conflict two years ago when the borough’s council and manager …
Jack Wagner concedes to Pittsburgh mayoral challenger Bill Peduto
By Tribune-ReviewFormer state Auditor General Jack Wagner conceded to Pittsburgh mayoral challenger Bill Peduto for the Democratic nomination about 9:55 p.m. Tuesday. Peduto has 52 percent …
Blocked parking frustrates Squirrel Hll voters
By Aaron AupperleeA construction crew working on a manhole cover blocked precious parking in front of the polling location inside Shaare Torah Congregation on Murray Avenue in …
Pittsburgh mayor’s race looks to be in the hands of only a few voters
By Bob BauderFewer than half of Pittsburgh’s registered voters will cast ballots on Tuesday in an election that will virtually determine the next mayor, political observers predict. …
Salena Zito Columns
Scandals vs. sway
By Salena ZitoIn T.S. Eliot’s drama “Murder in the Cathedral,” kowtowing knights who overhear England’s Henry II vent frustration with Thomas Becket decide to please the king by killing the archbishop. Confronted with the scandalous murder, Henry is forced to deny involvement …
