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Peduto wants to work with Ravenstahl

Peduto wants to work with Ravenstahl

2013-05-25 00:13:25

Bill Peduto, the Democratic nominee for mayor, hopes the Ravenstahl administration will work with him in his transition into the office.


Penguins, UPMC, PNC offer to share practices for hiring diverse workforce

2013-05-23 12:47:00

Members of the The Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable, the companies worked with others, community groups and Rich Fitzgerald.


Pittsburgh council president Darlene Harris switches registration from Democrat to independent

2013-05-23 11:51:58

The switch preserves her ability to challenge Bill Peduto and Josh Wander in the election for Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's successor.


Primary 2013/South: Two Dems take top spots on both ballots in Washington

2013-05-23 05:21:44

Cecil District Judge Valarie Costanzo and assistant district attorney Mike Lucas secure nominations from both parties for empty judge seats.


Primary 2013/East: Court nominee wins on both ballots in Westmoreland County

2013-05-23 05:01:39

Voters selected a Meagan Bilik DeFazio as the Republican and Democratic nominee for Common Pleas judge in the primary.


Allegheny County primary election results

2013-05-23 01:28:31

The unofficial results of Tuesday's primary election balloting in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.


Washington County primary election results

2013-05-23 00:25:48

Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary balloting across Washington County.


Beaver County primary elections results

2013-05-23 00:25:08

Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary balloting across Beaver County.


McKeesport solicitor gets house arrest

2013-05-23 00:23:50

Police say J. Jason Elash drove through a wooden fence and into a building in a January 2012 car crash.


Allegheny County Council approves air quality laws

2013-05-23 00:12:05

A trio of new air quality laws will tighten restrictions on printing plants, industrial solvents and wood-burning boilers.


Westmoreland County primary election results

2013-05-23 00:05:24

The unofficial results of Tuesday's primary election balloting in Westmoreland County.


Peduto won in smooth campaign

Peduto won in smooth campaign

2013-05-23 00:04:22

There is still a chance that an independent candidate could emerge and secure enough signatures to add their name to the general election.


Peduto outlines plans for government

Peduto outlines plans for government

2013-05-23 00:03:42

City Councilman Bill Peduto said his approach to the office will differ from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl in nearly every area of governance.


Former Auditor General Wagner unsure of plans after Pittsburgh mayoral primary loss

2013-05-23 00:01:42

Jack Wagner is undecided on whether to make another run, but says he plans to stay involved with Pittsburgh and the region.


Butler County primary election results

2013-05-23 00:01:05

The unofficial results of Tuesday's primary election vote across the county:


Primary 2013: Election results from around the region

Primary 2013: Election results from around the region

2013-05-22 23:58:14

Here are the unofficial results from Tuesday's primary vote in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.


Peduto claims 'mandate' to change Pittsburgh government

2013-05-22 16:49:13

Councilman Bill Peduto said he plans to conduct national searches for department heads, including for the bureau of police.


Democratic incumbent, GOP newcomers win Allegheny County Council nominations

Democratic incumbent, GOP newcomers win Allegheny County Council nominations

2013-05-22 01:06:50

A Democratic incumbent won his party's nomination for Allegheny County Council, while Republican voters chose new faces in other races.


Bench field narrows to six for four Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas seats

Bench field narrows to six for four Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas seats

2013-05-22 01:04:59

Bill Ward, a Corbett appointee, leads the Republican field, and deputy DA Mark Tranquilli heads the Democratic ticket.


Ex-teachers set to take Pittsburgh school board seats

Ex-teachers set to take Pittsburgh school board seats

2013-05-22 01:02:40

The three former Pittsburgh city schools teachers captured both the Democratic and Republican nominations.


Four Pittsburgh City Council Democrats head to November

Four Pittsburgh City Council Democrats head to November

2013-05-22 00:55:35

On Pittsburgh City Council, three incumbents hold onto their positions while a newcomer fills a seat vacated by Councilman Bill Peduto.


Peduto wins Democratic nod for Pittsburgh mayoral race

Peduto wins Democratic nod for Pittsburgh mayoral race

2013-05-22 00:51:52

City councilman Bill Peduto defeated Jack Wagner in the mayoral primary to become the odds-on favorite to succeed rival Luke Ravenstahl.


Bill Peduto: 'Today, we are a step closer to the new Pittsburgh'

Bill Peduto: 'Today, we are a step closer to the new Pittsburgh'

2013-05-22 00:40:28

Bill Peduto received a raucous ovation from a crowd of hundreds at Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers headquarters on the South Side.


DeFazio, Costanzo, Lucas get suburban judge nods

2013-05-22 00:39:23

Voters selected candidates for two judge seats in Washington County and one seat in Westmoreland County in Tuesday's primary.


Slate opposing school closure sweeps North Allegheny primary

2013-05-22 00:38:04

Scott Russell, Tara Fisher and incumbent Ralph Pagone win spots on both tickets.


Tax break sought to finish housing at Pittsburgh's Summerset site

2013-05-22 00:29:32

Summerset at Frick Park is seeking a TIF to divert $24 million in property taxes from the neighborhood to improve infrastructure.


Peduto defeats Wagner; Rudiak, Gilman, Lavelle win in City Council

Peduto defeats Wagner; Rudiak, Gilman, Lavelle win in City Council

2013-05-21 22:52:30

Bill Peduto is on the threshold of capturing the office he's sought in three campaigns.


Pittsburgh voters head to polls today

Pittsburgh voters head to polls today

2013-05-21 07:46:05

Today is primary election day in Pennsylvania. Across the state, voters will be choosing nominees for mayor, judge and school board.


Voting information: Polls open at 7 a.m. today

2013-05-21 00:45:52

Other than first-time voters, those voting today in Pittsburgh's mayoral primary will be asked, but will not be required, to show ID.


Latest results from Pittsburgh mayoral race

2013-05-21 00:15:51

Primary Day is finally here, and our interactive map of Pittsburgh has the latest on who leads the race for mayor in each ward.


Many yet to make tax-exempt case to Allegheny County

2013-05-20 00:10:57

Two-thirds of the county's charitable nonprofits have responded to the county's query, but many want more time.


Key Ravenstahl aide may leave post early

2013-05-19 00:27:00

Paul McKrell, a member of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's inner circle, is interviewing for a job in Ireland.


Primary 2013: Pittsburgh mayoral contenders spend final days 'mobilizing'

2013-05-19 00:11:55

With primary day fast approaching, the candidates for mayor are hitting the ground running, hoping to secure much-sought-after votes.


Trail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twist

Trail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twist

2013-05-19 00:02:23

The Pittsburgh mayoral race attracted a shifting cast of characters, including longtime politicians and a political neophyte.


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.


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