Pittsburgh City Council is considering a proposal to allow recreational camping by youth groups in city parks. Councilman Bobby Wilson, who sponsored the measure, said he worked with the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition to introduce the bill. “At Riverview Park on the North Side, these organizations are planning to open a
Pittsburgh City Council on Monday approved the appointments of three department directors nominated by Mayor Ed Gainey. Council unanimously approved Chris Hornstein as director of Public Works, Kim Lucas as director of Mobility and Infrastructure and Kathryn Vargas as director of Parks and Recreation. All three had been serving as
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday announced his latest nominations to lead various city departments, as well as his appointment for city treasurer. Gainey has nominated Kathryn Vargas, current acting director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Chris Hornstein, current acting director of Public Works and Kim Lucas, current
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor - Immigrant issues, the shooting in Allen, infrastructure, Jaynie Schultz, Southlake mayor
Readers urge passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, worry about suicides and mass shootings, defend the president’s infrastructure plan and talk about two candidats.
Congressman Marc Veasey and Congressman Colin Allred take questions during a joint town hall event at North Dallas High School on May 28, 2019, in Dallas.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
Senate must pass legislation
The Senate must pass the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. As a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipient, I understand what’s at stake if immigrants are prevented from success and have raised my voice for action, most recently participating in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey and FWD.us.