Pittsburgh City Council incumbents running for reelection Tuesday cruised to easy victories, and two newcomers won seats replacing outgoing councilmen, according to unofficial results. Council members Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, and Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, did not face Republican challengers in their reelection bids, while Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, collected 79.4%
Pittsburgh-based Walnut Capital is committing to help build 100 affordable for-sale houses as part of a community benefits deal attached to a proposal that would nearly double the size of its Bakery Square development. The Bakery Square office and commercial development opened in 2009. It expanded to include housing and
Pittsburgh residents and business owners are responsible for repairing the city sidewalks at their properties, but a pilot program proposed by city officials looks to make the process easier and more affordable. Legislation before City Council would create a pilot program that would see Department of Public Works crews performing
Pittsburgh City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a proposal that would offer free bike-share memberships to all city employees, even though portions of the city have no bike-share available. Councilman Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, introduced legislation last week to allow Pittsburgh to partner with POGOH, the bike-share network that
Primary day is coming up. Here’s a guide to the many local races through Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Primary election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 16. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. The state