http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-05-23T01:04:14-04:00 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/pittsburgh-city-housing-authority-paying-consultant-to-plan-for-its-future-688739/ 2013-05-23T00:20:20-04:00 Rich Lord rlord@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

The Pittsburgh Housing Authority is turning to a Washington consultant to improve management.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/pittsburgh-population-moves-upward-by-152-688737/ 2013-05-23T00:19:52-04:00 Gary Rotstein grotstein@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

Pittsburgh's population grows a tad according to 2012 estimates, while some northern and western suburbs see an influx of residents.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/pittsburgh-democratic-nominee-for-mayor-bill-peduto-won-in-smooth-campaign-688670/ 2013-05-23T00:04:22-04:00 James O'Toole jotoole@post-gazette.com Joe Smydo JSmydo@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/family-of-slain-baby-appeals-for-help-688668/ 2013-05-23T00:03:49-04:00 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

The family of Marcus White Jr., the 1-year-old boy who was shot along with his two aunts, ask those with information to come forward.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/peduto-outlines-plans-for-government-688667/ 2013-05-23T00:03:42-04:00 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/former-auditor-general-wagner-unsure-of-plans-after-pittsburgh-mayoral-primary-loss-688660/ 2013-05-23T00:01:42-04:00 Rich Lord rlord@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/politics-local/peduto-claims-mandate-to-change-pittsburgh-government-688631/ 2013-05-22T16:49:13-04:00 2013-05-22T15:02:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/baby-killed-in-east-hills-picnic-shooting-identified-688624/ 2013-05-22T14:59:04-04:00 2013-05-22T00:35:00-04:00

The shooting Tuesday off the 2300 block of East Hills Drive in the Second East Hills housing complex also left two women injured.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/sales-and-profit-down-at-american-eagle-outfitters-688621/ 2013-05-22T08:53:27-04:00 2013-05-22T08:53:00-04:00

CEO Robert Hanson blamed the results on a "tough macro-environment as well as cooler weather" that slowed demand for seasonal styles.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-east/three-people-including-baby-shot-in-east-hills-688538/ 2013-05-22T01:15:37-04:00 2013-05-21T19:56:00-04:00

As many as three gunmen got out of a car and fired into a picnic around 7:30 p.m. at the Second East Hills housing complex.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/dem-incumbent-gop-newcomers-win-allegheny-county-council-nominations-688619/ 2013-05-22T01:06:50-04:00 Len Barcousky LBarcousky@post-gazette.com 2013-05-22T01:06:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/bench-field-narrows-to-six-for-four-allegheny-county-court-of-common-pleas-seats-688618/ 2013-05-22T01:04:59-04:00 Paula Reed Ward pward@post-gazette.com 2013-05-22T01:04:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/ex-teachers-set-to-take-pittsburgh-school-board-seats-688617/ 2013-05-22T01:02:40-04:00 2013-05-22T01:00:00-04:00

The two former Pittsburgh elementary teachers captured both the Democratic and Republican nominations.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/three-pittsburgh-council-incumbents-to-keep-seats-688615/ 2013-05-22T00:55:35-04:00 2013-05-22T00:53:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/peduto-wins-democratic-nod-688614/ 2013-05-22T00:51:52-04:00 2013-05-22T00:49:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/bill-peduto-today-we-are-a-step-closer-to-the-new-pittsburgh-688612/ 2013-05-22T00:40:28-04:00 Joe Smydo JSmydo@post-gazette.com 2013-05-22T00:38:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/tax-break-sought-to-finish-housing-at-pittsburghs-summerset-site-688606/ 2013-05-22T00:29:32-04:00 2013-05-22T00:19:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/polls-open-for-primary-election-688496/ 2013-05-21T22:52:30-04:00 2013-05-21T07:18:00-04:00

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

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/pittsburgh-foundation-considers-changes-to-all-digital-day-of-giving-688501/ 2013-05-21T22:15:08-04:00 2013-05-21T10:48:00-04:00

The all-electronic format taxes technology, and growth in donations may limit matching funds for nonprofit organizations that benefit.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/man-wanted-in-sheraden-party-bus-killing-is-arrested-688537/ 2013-05-21T18:53:50-04:00 2013-05-21T18:52:00-04:00

Michael Lyons, 22, was detained by U.S. Marshals task force officers around 4:30 p.m. in a residence on Susquehanna Street in Homewood South