LOCAL POLITICS


Pittsburgh police special events office, integral to federal investigation, to move Downtown

2013-05-17 11:36:17

Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss told the FOP president the office will move from the police bureau's North Side headquarters.


Pittsburgh mayoral campaigns trade accusations

2013-05-17 00:03:22

With less than a week to go before the primary, the two leading candidates for mayor step up the charges against each other.


Contractor's bid on Riverview park work questioned

2013-05-16 00:15:49

Officials defended a process that led to an award of a $1.55 million park improvement to a contractor with ties to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.


Wagner goes positive in newest Pittsburgh campaign ad

2013-05-15 00:12:21

Jack Wagner joined his chief opponent, city Councilman Bill Peduto in heading into the home stretch of the mayor's race on a positive note.


Allegheny County Common Pleas Court candidates rated by bar

2013-05-15 00:03:33

Here are the 13 candidates for Allegheny County Common Pleas Court and their county bar association ratings.


Ravenstahl attorney: Contractor documents for home renovation given to federal prosecutors

Ravenstahl attorney: Contractor documents for home renovation given to federal prosecutors

2013-05-14 23:16:37

Charles Porter Jr. was responding to a story the P-G reported Friday about work done by Allstate Development on the mayor's Fineview home.


Pittsburgh city councilman pushes tax relief

Pittsburgh city councilman pushes tax relief

2013-05-14 11:02:56

A Pittsburgh city councilman proposed a tax relief program for homeowners bitten by assessment jumps.


Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidates Wagner, Peduto battle over PNC aid in 2006

Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidates Wagner, Peduto battle over PNC aid in 2006

2013-05-14 00:06:10

Two of the candidates for mayor clashed over the use of $18 million in tax increment financing to help support the Three PNC Plaza project.


Peduto pulls ahead of Wagner in latest poll of race for Pittsburgh mayor

2013-05-13 12:47:18

Councilman Bill Peduto is in front of Jack Wagner, 39-32 percent, in the Democratic primary race, an independent poll shows.


13 vying for 4 spots on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court

2013-05-13 11:34:53

Thirteen candidates are running for four judgeships on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court.


Three seek to capture Pennsylvania House seat Smith left for Senate

2013-05-13 00:03:38

Three Mt. Lebanon men are battling for the 42nd House District seat in a special election held during the primary.


Obituary: John Smith / Longtime mayor of Mount Oliver

2013-05-13 00:03:23

John W. Smith Sr., the municipality's longtime mayor, worked tirelessly to make Mount Oliver the center of the universe.


Pittsburgh mayoral candidates reaching out to core voters

2013-05-12 00:12:39

The main candidates for the top job are focused on getting their core voters to the polls, while racing to multiple events across the city.


Primary 2013: Pittsburgh mayor's race based more on personality

Primary 2013: Pittsburgh mayor's race based more on personality

2013-05-12 00:02:14

The Democratic mayoral primary is shaping up to be a battle based more on candidates' personalities than ideologies.


Ravenstahl PAC gives $10,000 to Wheatley

2013-05-11 00:05:33

Mayor Ravenstahl's political action committee was one of the lead contributors to mayoral candidate Jake Wheatley of the Hill District.


Federal investigation of Pittsburgh police reaches Ravenstahl's office

Federal investigation of Pittsburgh police reaches Ravenstahl's office

2013-05-09 08:31:44

Sgt. Matthew Gauntner and Sgt. Dominick Sciulli as well as the Mayor Ravenstahl's personal secretary testified before the grand jury.


Primary 2013/North: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:13:44

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Primary 2013/South: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:05:26

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Primary 2013/West: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:04:46

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Primary 2013/East: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:04:05

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Pittsburgh City Council advances bill on domestic violence

2013-05-08 14:21:55

Women's groups consider it a landmark move for Pittsburgh to adopt a policy on how police officers respond to domestic violence calls.


Tourism payroll challenged by Allegheny County councilman

2013-05-08 00:12:21

The agency spends half its annual budget on salaries and bonuses, the councilman said.


Mayoral candidates assess their opponents, Ravenstahl administration

2013-05-08 00:11:21

The candidates for Pittsburgh mayor were paragons of decorum, finding words of praise for one another and even for Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.


Obituary: Robert Stumpp / Devoted himself to those in need

Obituary: Robert Stumpp / Devoted himself to those in need

2013-05-08 00:05:25

A Catholic convert who cared for the poor through a career in Allegheny County government has died.


Orie Melvin, sister guilty of corruption, put on house arrest

Orie Melvin, sister guilty of corruption, put on house arrest

2013-05-07 23:46:12

Former state Supreme Court justice Joan Orie Melvin was sentenced to house arrest and probation after her conviction for public corruption.


Federal inquiry into Pittsburgh police widens as jury gets more files

2013-05-07 23:41:30

Officials say some of the documents concern Pittsburgh parking variances and were turned over to prosecutors.


VisitPittsburgh spends half of income on salaries and bonuses, Allegheny County councilman says

2013-05-07 17:50:29

Councilman Matt Drozd, R-Ross, said he will call on his fellow council members to consider building a new tourist promotion agency.


Three men arrested for stealing campaign signs

2013-05-07 16:37:01

Lt. Rodney Steele was one of two cops to initially investigate missing signs supporting Steel Valley school board candidate Coyleen Steele.


Former Pittsburgh Mayor Masloff hospitalized

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Masloff hospitalized

2013-05-07 11:39:09

A family spokesman says former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff, 95, hasn't been feeling well and has been admitted to UPMC Shadyside.


2 Pittsburgh mayoral candidates clash over past roles on council

2013-05-07 00:07:49

Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto asserts that opponent Jack Wagner has been a polarized figure as council president in the 1990s.


Allegheny County sells its Oakland health building

2013-05-07 00:05:02

The county signed a $4.9 million sales agreement last week for the Allegheny County Health Department building in Oakland.


Pittsburgh wants UPMC lawsuit aired in state court

2013-05-06 16:22:36

The city calls UPMC the top beneficiary of taxpayers and seeks a suit's return to state court.


Allegheny County official opposes paying Election Day constables

2013-05-06 00:09:40

Constables get paid to sit around all day on Election Day, a county council member says.


3 vie for District 9 Pittsburgh school board seat

3 vie for District 9 Pittsburgh school board seat

2013-05-06 00:08:47

Three newcomers seek the city school board seat in District 9.


Peduto, in third Pittsburgh mayoral race, says city at crossroads

Peduto, in third Pittsburgh mayoral race, says city at crossroads

2013-05-05 00:08:08

Bill Peduto has been the foil to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's administration, working to defeat policy proposals and criticizing missteps.


Accusations fly during heated Pittsburgh mayoral debate

2013-05-05 00:05:40

Three candidates clashed over a controversial TV ad and other issues during a forum Saturday.


Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidates can't stop debating

2013-05-03 00:10:39

The cast of characters in the Pittsburgh mayor's race has changed, but the march of debates has gone on.


Pittsburgh Primary 2013: Union leaders defend Peduto against attack ads

Pittsburgh Primary 2013: Union leaders defend Peduto against attack ads

2013-05-03 00:10:36

Bill Peduto's labor supporters strike back at Luke Ravenstahl attack ad, but bring focus to a vote by the councilman.


Westmoreland County judge candidates to speak

2013-05-02 05:09:42

The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland Bar Association will sponsor a public forum Wednesday with the candidates.


Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Jack Wagner distances himself from ads

Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Jack Wagner distances himself from ads

2013-05-02 00:20:42

Responding to Luke Ravenstahl's attack ads on Bill Peduto, Mr. Wagner says the men "need to grow up."


Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Wagner: 'It's about time adults were running city government'

2013-05-01 14:59:12

Calling "childish" the back-and-forth arguments between Bill Peduto and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Jack Wagner said he was a alternative.


Pittsburgh City Council wavers on domestic violence

2013-05-01 14:37:24

A proposal to eliminate zero tolerance for domestic violence in the city code led to a heated discussion at Pittsburgh City Council.


Pittsburgh City Council gives initial approval to first valet-parking ordinance

2013-05-01 14:04:54

Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle said some operators charge customers for valet parking and put cars illegally in to on-street parking nearby.


Chairman of secretive group behind ad attacking Bill Peduto: Luke Ravenstahl

2013-05-01 09:11:42

Pittsburgh's outgoing mayor is listed as chairman of the Committee for a Better Pittsburgh in documents KDKA-TV filed with the FCC.


Whitaker mayor says politics played role in drunkenness charge

2013-05-01 00:01:35

The Whitaker mayor is found guilty on the charge but claims the citation stemmed from borough politics.


Peduto closes gap on Wagner in Pittsburgh mayor's race, poll shows

2013-04-30 00:00:56

City Councilman Bill Peduto and former Auditor General Jack Wagner are in a dead heat as negative ads proliferate.


Pittsburgh mayoral campaign leads Wagner to open up about self, Vietnam

Pittsburgh mayoral campaign leads Wagner to open up about self, Vietnam

2013-04-28 00:15:28

Jack Wagner, 65, a stoic former Marine and a politician since the early 1980s, is making his life experience central to his campaign.


Poll shows widespread support for running of Pittsburgh Marathon

2013-04-26 06:35:50

The Quinnipiac University Poll says by 94-5 percent that the marathon should be run and by 89-5 percent that the event will be safe.


Pittsburgh primary 2013: Peduto parades supporters; Wagner trumpets experience

Pittsburgh primary 2013: Peduto parades supporters; Wagner trumpets experience

2013-04-26 00:04:23

Bill Peduto showcases support, hoping to counter Jack Wagner's momentum.


Primary 2013/Washington County: Eight candidates vie for two judicial seats

2013-04-25 05:33:03

The lawyers will vie for two open judicial seats on Washington County Common Pleas Court.


Bios of the candidates for two judicial seats in Washington County

2013-04-25 05:31:07

A look at the eight candidates:


Primary 2013/South: Seven vie for four seats on Peters Township school board

2013-04-25 05:24:46

There is stiff competition this year in the race with seven candidates vying for four available seats on the nine-member board.


Primary 2013/West: Winner to face District 5 Democrat for Allegheny County Council

2013-04-25 04:45:41

They may not have spent much time in the big chair yet, but don't call the two Republican candidates political newcomers.


Pittsburgh mayoral candidates share views on environmental issues

Pittsburgh mayoral candidates share views on environmental issues

2013-04-25 00:21:23

Three of the Democratic hopefuls were united in support for significant alterations to a multibillion-dollar Alcosan proposal.


U.S. judge found dead in Pittsburgh home

U.S. judge found dead in Pittsburgh home

2013-04-25 00:17:38

The death of Judge Gary L. Lancaster, 63, is being treated as natural, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner's office.


Peduto camp releases first attack ad of Pittsburgh mayoral race

2013-04-25 00:08:57

An ad from the Peduto camp criticizes another Pittsburgh mayoral hopeful, Jack Wagner.


In reversal, Pittsburgh police get OK for South Side impact squads

2013-04-22 13:32:17

After meeting with Allegheny County DA Stephen A. Zappala Jr.'s office, Pittsburgh public safety director Michael Huss changed his mind.


Pittsburgh District 5 school board race lures 2 hopefuls

Pittsburgh District 5 school board race lures 2 hopefuls

2013-04-22 00:12:43

Two parents seek District 5 seat on Pittsburgh school board.


'TALKPGH': Mobile interviews reveal Pittsburgh residents' wish lists

'TALKPGH': Mobile interviews reveal Pittsburgh residents' wish lists

2013-04-22 00:05:53

A mobile "talk show" is collecting 270 videos and surveys from 90 neighborhoods for the city's first master plan.


A year later, 'emergency repairs' continue at City-County Building

2013-04-22 00:05:16

Repairs to the roof cornices of Downtown landmark are taking longer than anyone expected, officials say.


Wheatley receives African-American support in Pittsburgh's mayoral contest

Wheatley receives African-American support in Pittsburgh's mayoral contest

2013-04-21 00:11:57

The Pittsburgh Black Political Convention's straw poll of African-American voters gives nod to Jake Wheatley, with Peduto in second place.


Pittsburgh Mayor Ravenstahl takes backseat, leaves driving to others

2013-04-20 00:19:29

The mayor has said little in response to questions from the media: 285 words to be precise, all in emailed statements from his spokeswoman.


UPMC sues Pittsburgh, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl

2013-04-20 00:15:26

The health care giant argued in a federal court filing that the mayor and the city violated its civil rights.


Mayor hopefuls wooing blacks; coalition to choose its candidate today

Mayor hopefuls wooing blacks; coalition to choose its candidate today

2013-04-20 00:03:07

Pittsburgh mayoral candidates courted African-American support Friday night.


UPMC sues city of Pittsburgh, claiming rights violated

2013-04-19 12:45:40

UPMC said Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's challenge to the regional healthcare giant's nonprofit status were part of a smear campaign.


Peduto, Wagner talk education, development at breakfast forum

Peduto, Wagner talk education, development at breakfast forum

2013-04-18 23:45:06

Leading candidates for Pittsburgh mayor Jack Wagner and Bill Peduto spoke on education for the first time during the campaign.


Ex-Pittsburgh police chief Harper planning to plead guilty in early summer

Ex-Pittsburgh police chief Harper planning to plead guilty in early summer

2013-04-18 23:40:27

Nate Harper's attorneys, Robert Del Greco and Robert Leight, asked for and received an extension to file pretrial motions until June 6.


Primary 2013/West: Candidates very similar

2013-04-18 05:31:47

Matt Drozd, Tom Baker -- GOP candidates vying for Allegheny County Council seat -- have much in common.


Primary 2013/South: Two seek GOP nod for Allegheny County council

2013-04-18 04:59:32

Two women with political experience are vying for the seat vacated by Vince Gastgeb on a platform of families and jobs.


Questions raised over Pittsburgh demolition contract

2013-04-18 00:02:11

A former housing authority employee is involved in a firm that got the agency's demolition work.


Pittsburgh City Council gives preliminary approval to closing mayor's credit card

2013-04-17 13:08:43

Pittsburgh Councilman Corey O'Connor's legislation would abolish a $10,000 imprest fund linked to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's city credit card.


Burgess: Spend up to $1 million for surveillance cameras in Pittsburgh's East End

2013-04-16 11:15:49

Pittsburgh City Councilman Ricky Burgess has sponsored legislation to install cameras in some of the city's most violent neighborhoods.


Old foes hunting for Pittsburgh District 6 votes

Old foes hunting for Pittsburgh District 6 votes

2013-04-16 00:12:21

In Council District 6, two old foes face off with former mayoral candidate Franco "Dok" Harris.


Pittsburgh solicitor Regan withdraws from Allegheny County judge race

2013-04-15 14:56:51

His name has been removed from the Republican and Democratic ballots for the position, according to the Allegheny County Elections Division.


Wagner urges Pennsylvania to approve Highmark-WPAHS deal; Peduto says he did it first

2013-04-15 13:19:54

The Pittsburgh mayoral candidates' campaigns shot statements at each other that focused more on politics than their arguments' substance.


Hearing set for strip club Blush's lawsuit to allow Pittsburgh police to work off-duty

2013-04-15 09:22:50

U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer set April 25 as the date to hear the plea of the owners of Blush for a preliminary injunction.


State Rep. Jake Wheatley runs for Pittsburgh mayor on issues he backs in House

State Rep. Jake Wheatley runs for Pittsburgh mayor on issues he backs in House

2013-04-14 00:23:15

Wheatley is the most prominent black candidate to run for mayor in a quarter-century, while also seeking to position himself as more.


Ravenstahl's supporters throwing in with Wagner in mayoral race

2013-04-13 00:19:55

Current foes Bill Peduto and Jack Wagner have had at least one thing in common: Both were critics of the Ravenstahl administration.


Wagner, Peduto showcase supporters as Pittsburgh's mayoral television ad war begins

2013-04-12 00:13:20

Both Pittsburgh mayoral candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination in the May 21 primary.


Two Republicans seek job as Westmoreland's prothonotary

2013-04-11 04:21:42

The primary for Westmoreland County row offices is mostly quiet, but two Republicans are vying to become the keeper of county civil records.


Three lawyers run for vacant Westmoreland County Common Pleas court seat

2013-04-11 04:08:20

Bill McCabe, Meagan Bilik DeFazio and Harry F. Smail Jr. are running to fill the Court of Common Pleas seat vacated by Judge John Driscoll.


Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson waives hearing on DUI charge

Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson waives hearing on DUI charge

2013-04-10 11:57:34

"We're still looking at all our options," attorney Cory Ricci said. "He does intend to take responsibility."


Teachers union backs Peduto for mayor

2013-04-10 00:15:06

Lauding the councilman's ideas and commitment, the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers endorsed Bill Peduto Tuesday for mayor.


Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers endorses Peduto for mayor

2013-04-09 14:59:29

Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto "comes with concrete ideas," union president Nina Esposito-Visgitis said.


Pittsburgh Councilman O'Connor to propose closing mayor's $10,000 petty-cash account

Pittsburgh Councilman O'Connor to propose closing mayor's $10,000 petty-cash account

2013-04-09 11:41:11

Corey O'Connor said the imprest fund allows Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and his staff to skirt travel policies used by the other city departments.


Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral hopefuls debate issues

Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral hopefuls debate issues

2013-04-07 00:04:54

Candidates traded thoughts on issues including city-county consolidation, neighborhood development and employment opportunities.


Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson reflects on recent brush with notoriety

Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson reflects on recent brush with notoriety

2013-04-07 00:02:53

A.J. Richardson said he'd be a mayor who would be out on the streets: "The first thing I get when I'm sworn in is a good pair of sneakers."


Council president Harris backs Wagner in Pittsburgh mayoral race

Council president Harris backs Wagner in Pittsburgh mayoral race

2013-04-05 00:06:37

Darlene Harris joined the leaders of five building trades unions in endorsing former state Auditor General Jack Wagner for mayor.


Pittsburgh's black community will hold convention for mayoral choice

Pittsburgh's black community will hold convention for mayoral choice

2013-04-04 16:49:15

Black leaders in Pittsburgh say they will ask mayoral candidates for their plans for minority issues and voters will choose one to support.


Pittsburgh Council president endorses Wagner for mayor

2013-04-04 14:01:09

Darlene Harris, Pittsburgh City Council president who dropped her own bid for mayor, endorsed former state Auditor General Jack Wagner.


Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson says he plans to plead guilty to DUI

Pittsburgh mayoral candidate A.J. Richardson says he plans to plead guilty to DUI

2013-04-04 10:20:03

Pittsburgh police said they found him this morning in the West End slumped over the steering wheel of a minivan and smelling of alcohol.


Two West Mifflin residents seek Allegheny County council seat

2013-04-04 05:31:07

Incumbent Bob Macey and local politician Arlene Jabbour square off for the Democratic nomination for a county council seat.


Pittsburgh City Council establishes oversight of police funds

2013-04-04 00:23:18

The three bills address policies and finance within the Pittsburgh police bureau.


Pittsburgh Councilman Dowd endorses Peduto for mayor

Pittsburgh Councilman Dowd endorses Peduto for mayor

2013-04-03 23:31:02

Patrick Dowd joins council members Natalia Rudiak and Bruce Kraus in supporting East End Democrat Bill Peduto.


Judge throws out all campaign finance limits in Pittsburgh mayoral race

2013-04-03 23:27:56

A hearing over Bill Peduto's request that Jack Wagner be barred from using $300,000 collected for earlier campaigns prompted the ruling.


Candidates offer opinions on reforming Pittsburgh government at mayoral debate

Candidates offer opinions on reforming Pittsburgh government at mayoral debate

2013-04-03 21:56:27

With few policy differences emerging yet among the three candidates, each is jockeying for position as lead reformer.


Pittsburgh Controller Lamb calls for end to mayor's special fund

2013-04-03 00:10:17

The fund used to pay mayor's office expenses, primarily for travel, is outdated and should be nixed, Michael Lamb said.


Questions arise over Pittsburgh mayor Ravenstahl's travel expenses

2013-04-02 00:08:24

Vague rules mean Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's traveling costs tap city and campaign funds.


New rule on assessment appeals drawing criticism on Allegheny County Council

2013-04-02 00:06:00

Council will challenge rules barring brokers or real estate agents from taking pay for representing property owners at assessment hearings.


Casey comes out in support of same-sex marriage

2013-04-01 16:45:05

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey announced that he supports gay marriage after being swamped with letters from couples seeking his support.


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