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The City-County building. (Photo by Kat Procyk/PublicSource).

Local Government

When Pittsburgh and Allegheny County ‘piggyback’ on contracts, are taxpayers getting the best deal?

by J. Dale Shoemaker November 29, 2018July 26, 2019

Allegheny County voters veto proposed tax hike to establish $18 million children’s fund

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Mary Niederberger November 6, 2018March 18, 2019

(Photo by Elliott Stallion/ Unsplash)

DATA, Local Government

How voter registration rolls in Southwestern PA have changed since 2014

by Paul Ricci November 5, 2018November 19, 2018

Aftermath: Synagogue attack, Local Government, PUBLIC SAFETY, Uncategorized

In the wake of the shooting at Tree of Life, Pittsburgh City Council promises action on gun control. What is even feasible in Pennsylvania?

by J. Dale Shoemaker and Jeffrey Benzing October 31, 2018March 18, 2019

Aftermath: Synagogue attack, Local Government

Dozens of online fundraisers have sprouted since Saturday’s tragedy at Tree of Life. We’ve checked out the biggest ones.

by J. Dale Shoemaker October 29, 2018March 18, 2019

Braddock Borough Council president Tina Doose sits in council chambers at the borough municipal building. (Photo by John Altdorfer/PublicSource)

Local Government

Act 47 was intended to help distressed municipalities but has an unintended side effect on their police departments

by Natasha KhanOctober 2, 2018November 19, 2018

DEVELOP PGH, Economy & Housing, Local Government

Has Amazon HQ2 been a deviation in Pittsburgh’s transparency practices?

by Jeffrey BenzingSeptember 17, 2018November 5, 2021

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald speaks at an event at Montour Elementary School on Feb. 22. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

Local Government

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald won’t disclose his calendar to the public. Why not?

by J. Dale Shoemaker September 10, 2018March 18, 2019

Local Government

Pittsburgh is the only city in Pennsylvania without a record retention policy. Here’s why that matters.

by J. Dale Shoemaker July 30, 2018March 18, 2019

Buildings in downtown Pittsburgh can be seen from Hays Woods. (Photo by Ryan Loew/PublicSource)

AMAZON HQ2, DEVELOP PGH, Economy & Housing, Environment, GREEN, HEALTH, Local Government, Uncategorized

Pittsburgh is no longer a smoky city, but that doesn’t mean it has cleaned up its act

by Oliver Morrison July 19, 2018November 5, 2021