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3 contested Pittsburgh City Council races on the ballot
Some Pittsburgh voters next Tuesday will cast ballots not only for mayor but also for candidates in contested City Council elections. Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, D-West End, is retiring after 15 years on council. Hers is the only district guaranteed to see a new representative this year, as Democrat Kim Salinetro...
Talking trash: Pittsburgh official seeks $9M to buy city residents new garbage cans
A $9 million investment in new trash cans for every household in Pittsburgh could curb litter and improve garbage collection, Public Works Director Chris Hornstein told City Council members Tuesday. Hornstein’s pitch came after the city spent about $5 million buying blue recycling bins for residents. The last batch of...
On the rebound: Downtown Pittsburgh living surges after pandemic
Downtown Pittsburgh’s residential occupancy rate is nearing an all-time high as officials push for more housing in the Golden Triangle, according to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The nonprofit community development organization in a quarterly report shared Tuesday said 93.8% of residential units are currently filled. The Golden Triangle saw a...
Pittsburgh controller raises fresh warning about city’s unchecked overtime spending
Cash-strapped Pittsburgh could spend nearly $20 million more this year on overtime and holiday wages than it planned for, according to the latest warning about the city’s financial difficulties. Controller Rachael Heisler released the alarming projections last week, which she said shows the city on track to spend between $14.7...
O’Connor, Moreno talk city finances, public safety in debate ahead of Pittsburgh mayoral race
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O’Connor and Tony Moreno, in a debate aired Sunday morning, agreed the city is facing challenges but laid out differing plans for how to improve public safety, city finances, and affordable housing. Democratic candidate Corey O’Connor, a former city councilman who now serves as Allegheny County...
‘This might be your time’: Corey O’Connor’s wife championed his run for Pittsburgh mayor
Months before Corey O’Connor entered the race for Pittsburgh mayor, rumors started circulating that he would try to unseat incumbent Ed Gainey. The idea wasn’t far-fetched. O’Connor had built a career in public service, first as a Pittsburgh councilman like his father, Bob O’Connor, then as Allegheny County controller. He...
Staring at life without a paycheck, federal workers rally in Pittsburgh against shutdown
Saturday should be payday for local Internal Revenue Service workers like Elizabeth McPeak. But because of a federal government shutdown, she’s one of about 250 local IRS workers and about 1.4 million federal workers nationwide who won’t receive a paycheck this weekend. “Tomorrow is payday but there won’t be a...
Variety of Halloween-themed events on tap in Pittsburgh
With a week until Halloween, Pittsburgh is in the midst of spooky season. From twilight hikes to a haunted speakeasy, here are some upcoming Halloween attractions: Schenley Park twilight hikes The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is hosting a series of twilight hikes with Pittsburgh park rangers next week. The first, scheduled...
Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills; officials warn of scam targeting SNAP users
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Oct. 24: Man stabbed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood A man was stabbed during an altercation early Friday morning in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood. Public safety officials said police were dispatched to the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue...
USGA requests state funds to build a new bridge at Oakmont Country Club
The U.S. Golf Association is requesting state funds to construct a new bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Oakmont Country Club, where it hosts major events like the U.S. Open. The association is requesting a $5 million Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, which would cover nearly half of the...
Pittsburgh man fatally struck in hit and run on Pa. Turnpike
A fatal crash early Friday morning shut down a section of the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a time between New Castle and Cranberry. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Khalil K. Mutadabur, 21, of Pittsburgh was killed while walking in the eastbound travel lanes near milepost 13.9, just...
‘We’ve been shortchanged’: Hill District group blasts Penguins after team loses development rights to old Civic Arena site
After nearly two decades sitting on exclusive rights to develop the Lower Hill District site that once housed the Civic Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their stake, drawing derision for taking so long to create so little. A 2007 agreement with Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and Sports & Exhibition...
Pittsburgh lands on National Geographic’s list of ‘best places in the world to travel’
National Geographic thinks Pittsburgh is a world-class city. Not only has the publication dubbed it “one of America’s most underrated cities to visit in 2026,” it has included the Steel City on a list of the “best places in the world to travel to in 2026,” a compilation of locations...
Heating bill help delayed for low-income Pennsylvanians amid federal shutdown
A program that helps low-income Pennsylvania residents pay heating bills will be delayed because of the federal government shutdown. The commonwealth’s Department of Human Services on Wednesday announced the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin Dec. 3, a month later than usual. The start date was pushed back...
Morning Roundup: Free health clinic at convention center; traffic calming projects start in Hill District
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Oct. 23: Free health clinic set at convention center Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh this weekend will host an annual free dental, vision and hearing clinic at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Free services are available to adults...
Morning Roundup: State police allege Butler man tried to hit trooper during chase; 2 hurt in Monroeville crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 22: State police allege Butler man tried to hit trooper during chase Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday said an arrest warrant was issued for a Butler man accused of trying to hit a trooper with his vehicle...
Pittsburgh grants historic designation to 3 Sister Bridges
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously granted historic designation to the city’s three Sister Bridges. The Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson bridges — also known as the Sixth Street, Seventh Street and Ninth Street bridges, respectively — connect the Central Business District with the North Shore. The trio...
Innamorato declares success in ‘bold’ goal to house 500 people in 500 days
For three years, Andrea Johnson alternated between living in a storage unit and sleeping in shelters that made her uncomfortable. “The shelters, as you can imagine, weren’t the best,” Johnson, 30, said Tuesday, recalling bedding down around drug addicts and having unpleasant interactions with shelter workers. Johnson wanted to find...
Morning Roundup: Latest Parkway East bridge beam deliveries set; Police arrest Beechview man who skipped assault trial
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 21: More bridge beam deliveries set for Parkway East PennDOT warned drivers that bridge beams are expected to be delivered on the Parkway East this week. The latest round of beams are expected to arrive Wednesday and...
19-year-old killed in I-79 crash
A 19-year-old was killed Sunday evening in a crash on Interstate 79 in Lawrence County, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Gavin R. Lohr, 19, of Huntingdon was killed in the wreck around 9:45 p.m. in Plum Grove Township, between exits for Slippery Rock and Grove City. According to police,...
Pennsylvanians losing SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits are on hold for Pennsylvanians because of the federal government shutdown. A message posted to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services webpage announced that SNAP benefits were halted Oct. 16 and will not be paid until the federal government shutdown ends and funds...
Pa. bill would require high schools to stock naloxone
A bill introduced last week in the Pennsylvania Senate would require all high schools in the state to have opioid reversal drugs on hand. Under the measure, school personnel would volunteer to complete training on the use of naloxone, which goes by brand names including Narcan, and to store it...
Glamping coming to some Pennsylvania state parks next year
Those looking to enjoy Pennsylvania’s state parks will no longer have to choose between comfort and roughing it. The commonwealth next year will offer glamping — glamorous camping — at eight state parks. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will offer “glampsites” at Poe Valley, Hills Creek, Laurel Hill,...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit says seasonal service changes to be delayed, scrapped
Some changes Pittsburgh Regional Transit had expected to implement have been delayed or scrapped altogether. In a news release, the transit authority said it will not eliminate bus stops in front of Giant Eagle and Target at The Waterfront, a proposed change that had been met with public outcry. In...
Morning Roundup: Overnight closures on Route 28; youth soccer club reports theft
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Oct. 20: Overnight closures announced on Route 28 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced overnight closures that will impact drivers this week on Route 28. The southbound Route 28 to Millvale off-ramp is scheduled to be closed Monday...
